What tools are used with a power rodder?

• A. Finger grips.
• B. Pruning shears.
• C. Spring blades.
• D. Videotape camera.

Answer: (C)

A power rodder clears blockages by using cutting attachments at the end of the rod that actually break up and slice through obstructions inside the pipe. Spring blades are designed as flexible cutting elements that rotate or move with the rod, allowing them to chew through roots, grease, and other buildup as you feed the rodder through the line. That active cutting action is what makes the tool effective for clearing the line.

The other options aren’t suited for this purpose. Finger grips are simply handles or grips and don’t perform cutting or clearing. Pruning shears are manual hand tools for trimming vegetation, not built into a powered line-cleaning device. A videotape camera is used for inspecting the pipe interior, not for clearing obstructions, so it doesn’t contribute to the clearing action.