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product_id: 47989212
title: "Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set in Carry Bag (3 Pieces)"
brand: "bailey"
price: "$177.11"
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Bailey"
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# Heavy-duty waterproof carry bag 30 feet total rod length 3-piece versatile tool set Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set in Carry Bag (3 Pieces)

**Brand:** bailey
**Price:** $177.11
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Clear drains like a pro—Bailey Blues mean business!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set in Carry Bag (3 Pieces) by bailey
- **How much does it cost?** $177.11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47989212-bailey-5431-universal-drain-rod-set-in-carry-bag-3)

## Best For

- bailey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bailey brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-in-One Pro Kit:** Includes 3 essential tools with brass fittings, perfectly suited for builders, plumbers, and DIY pros who demand reliability.
- • **Rugged Portability:** Comes in a heavy-duty, waterproof carry bag with adjustable shoulder straps—ready to go wherever the job calls.
- • **Compact & Organized:** Designed for easy storage in your workshop, garage, or van—keeping your workspace clutter-free and tools always at hand.
- • **Built to Last & Perform:** Thicker tubing and solid screw connections ensure durability and strength, so you never worry about rods bending or snapping.
- • **Unmatched Reach & Power:** 30 feet of premium Bailey BLUE rods deliver professional-grade reach for tackling the toughest blockages with ease.

## Overview

The Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set features 30 feet of durable, thick-walled blue rods with brass fittings, housed in a waterproof carry bag with adjustable straps. This 3-piece professional-grade kit is engineered for strength and reliability, ideal for builders, plumbers, and DIY enthusiasts who need a compact, portable, and heavy-duty solution for clearing drains efficiently.

## Description

Product Description For professional people who require their tools to be at hand on a regular basis, this purpose designed set comes complete with a heavy-duty blue waterproof Bailey carry bag and supplied with adjustable shoulder straps. The compact nature of this set allows them to be easily stored in the works, shed, garage or van. This Universal Drain Rod set includes 30 feet of the Bailey Blue Rods® with brass fittings. The quality, reliability and strength of this equipment ensures that the toughest jobs can be tackled - an essential product for the builder, plumber, chimney sweep or handyman. Box Contains 1 x Bailey BAI5431 Universal Drain Rod Set (3) in carry bag

Review: Solid, reliable drain rods – great value - I bought the Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set (3 Pieces) from desertcart and I’m very pleased with the quality. The rods feel sturdy and well-made, with solid connections that screw together easily and securely. They’re strong enough to tackle blocked drains without feeling flimsy or bending under pressure. The carry bag is a nice bonus – keeps everything tidy and makes storage straightforward. For a 3-piece set, it’s very practical for general household drain clearing and ideal if you don’t want to spend a fortune on professional tools. Overall, a reliable and good-quality drain rod set that does exactly what it’s meant to do. Would definitely recommend for DIY drain maintenance. ***NOTE:When using these rods never turn them anti clockwise while you are pushing rods in a drain or a chimney or you risk unscrewing them and giving yourself a big problem.***
Review: Brilliant Bailey Blues. I Should've got two sets...Dohhhh!!!! - Never used rods before and read some awful reviews on here about some 'budget' rods snapping, so I thought I would pay extra for some quality rods. And at £25.49 with three very useful tools AND the carry case, this was a bargain ( A 'Tin Shed' is currently selling this for £39.99. I realised today whilst using these rods that I would need some more NOW....could not wait for delivery as the weather is due to get much colder this week. The local 'Tin Shed' sold me a set of 4 BLACK Bailey rods for £14.99, I was so gutted as they were not as heavy duty (ie made of slightly thinner walled tubing so more flexible, not that reassuring when rodding silted up rainwater drains), I could've bought another set of Blues for a little over £10 more with case and tools (and an additional 6 more heavy duty rods)...Dohhhh!!! Anyway, these blue rods are quality, well made slightly less flexible which makes them more heavy duty (as thicker tubing), so great if you are trying to power through thick silt (mostly grit washed off from those old fashioned red roof tiles) in a rainwater drain. Maybe if you need more flexibility these may not be for you, but they were perfect for the my purposes. The most useful tools for drain and gutter clearing have been included, usually you have to buy the drop scraper separately in a budget set, all of these come in a superb carry case, which you would have to buy separately with a budget set so this set represents amazing quality for amazing value!! I found the worm screw attachment particularly useful as the silt deposits were compacted and had to be loosened by churning them up allowing the rods to advance further down the pipe run. Don't forget the mantra 'TWIST CLOCKWISE ONLY' or you will regret it, especially if using a drop scraper that gets stuck down a pipe. And make sure you check all joints are screwed tightly together before and during the rodding as the rods can work themselves loose when being twisted the right way because of friction or being caught on something on the ground. I attached my garden hose to the rods wth cord ties, sent it down the drainpipe with a direct jet at full mains water pressure this allowed the rods to advance even further and more easily, and when withdrawn quickly (turn off the water first!!) brought up a lot of silt, did this a few times and then lastly set the hose on a wide conical jet, made sure it was just inside the pipe before giving it full mains pressure and slowly advancing the rods (and hose) up the pipe thus cleaning the pipe walls. Oh ! You do need to be quite fit to use these in a long blocked drain pipe, it is quite the workout, and be prepared for a serious amount of mess ! Job Done !!! .... No need to pay D. Rod £200 + to clear drains ... Result !!!

## Features

- 30 feet of the finest Bailey BLUE rods
- Varying Tool options
- Quality, reliable and strong for the toughest jobs
- Heavy duty blue waterproof Bailey carry bag with adjustable shoulder straps
- Compact - easily stored in the works, Shed, garage or van

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0031JJCIS |
| Best Sellers Rank | 14,574 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 48 in Drain Augers 50 in Raw Building Materials |
| Brand | Bailey |
| Colour | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,158) |
| Date First Available | 21 Dec. 2009 |
| Item Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Material | Brass |
| Model Number | BAI5431 |
| Product Dimensions | 99.6 x 14.4 x 5.4 cm; 1.3 kg |

## Images

![Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set in Carry Bag (3 Pieces) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7130cJ+CNWL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Item Package Quantity, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these suitable for clearing blockages of outdoor drains (main ones under manhole cover)?**
A: Just used them for first time bit concerned that they might snap in pipe but followed advice from a few answers on here made sure tight when screwed on used worm first got about 5 metres inside pipe by slowly pushing and pulling and twisting clockwise about 12 inches at at time and retrieving remember to turn clockwise when pulling rods out to check all connections tight like I said got about 5 metres in and felt hard resistance so prodded slightly bit further  the water slowly dropped so pulled rods out and the water raised again then I attached the rubber disc to one rod only and put into the entrance of pipe about 6 inches and pushed forwards and backwards building pressure/vacuum.then heard the glug,glug and the waste water disappeared, beware the smell is horrid but the relief of knowing you can use loo again is fantastic. Overall took about 20 minutes.Money well spent remember take your time would recommend 5stars.

**Q: Do the rods bend easily?**
A: Note: the model 5431 requires constant turning to prevent links unscrewing in the pipe. The 5503 set is lockable and so a little more expensive.

**Q: I have a 70+ degree bend to get into the pipe inside the inspection chamber, then after 50cm, a 45-degree bend going underground. Will these work? Thx**
A: I have just purchased a set of these and they will work fine at 45 degrees  but 70 + may give you problems, even if you can push around the bend you could find they will jam when you try to pull back. I also found that the joints tend to unscrew themselves unless you keep up a clockwise pressure both in and when pulling back out. Apart from that they do the job well  and aregood value for the price.

**Q: Are the rod connections screw on, not snap on? Cheers**
A: Standard screw connection compatible with other makes. Just make sure that you turn them constantly clockwise as you push them into the pipe and retrieve them.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, reliable drain rods – great value
*by G***J on 11 January 2026*

I bought the Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set (3 Pieces) from Amazon and I’m very pleased with the quality. The rods feel sturdy and well-made, with solid connections that screw together easily and securely. They’re strong enough to tackle blocked drains without feeling flimsy or bending under pressure. The carry bag is a nice bonus – keeps everything tidy and makes storage straightforward. For a 3-piece set, it’s very practical for general household drain clearing and ideal if you don’t want to spend a fortune on professional tools. Overall, a reliable and good-quality drain rod set that does exactly what it’s meant to do. Would definitely recommend for DIY drain maintenance. ***NOTE:When using these rods never turn them anti clockwise while you are pushing rods in a drain or a chimney or you risk unscrewing them and giving yourself a big problem.***

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant Bailey Blues. I Should've got two sets...Dohhhh!!!!
*by M***P on 18 November 2013*

Never used rods before and read some awful reviews on here about some 'budget' rods snapping, so I thought I would pay extra for some quality rods. And at £25.49 with three very useful tools AND the carry case, this was a bargain ( A 'Tin Shed' is currently selling this for £39.99. I realised today whilst using these rods that I would need some more NOW....could not wait for delivery as the weather is due to get much colder this week. The local 'Tin Shed' sold me a set of 4 BLACK Bailey rods for £14.99, I was so gutted as they were not as heavy duty (ie made of slightly thinner walled tubing so more flexible, not that reassuring when rodding silted up rainwater drains), I could've bought another set of Blues for a little over £10 more with case and tools (and an additional 6 more heavy duty rods)...Dohhhh!!! Anyway, these blue rods are quality, well made slightly less flexible which makes them more heavy duty (as thicker tubing), so great if you are trying to power through thick silt (mostly grit washed off from those old fashioned red roof tiles) in a rainwater drain. Maybe if you need more flexibility these may not be for you, but they were perfect for the my purposes. The most useful tools for drain and gutter clearing have been included, usually you have to buy the drop scraper separately in a budget set, all of these come in a superb carry case, which you would have to buy separately with a budget set so this set represents amazing quality for amazing value!! I found the worm screw attachment particularly useful as the silt deposits were compacted and had to be loosened by churning them up allowing the rods to advance further down the pipe run. Don't forget the mantra 'TWIST CLOCKWISE ONLY' or you will regret it, especially if using a drop scraper that gets stuck down a pipe. And make sure you check all joints are screwed tightly together before and during the rodding as the rods can work themselves loose when being twisted the right way because of friction or being caught on something on the ground. I attached my garden hose to the rods wth cord ties, sent it down the drainpipe with a direct jet at full mains water pressure this allowed the rods to advance even further and more easily, and when withdrawn quickly (turn off the water first!!) brought up a lot of silt, did this a few times and then lastly set the hose on a wide conical jet, made sure it was just inside the pipe before giving it full mains pressure and slowly advancing the rods (and hose) up the pipe thus cleaning the pipe walls. Oh ! You do need to be quite fit to use these in a long blocked drain pipe, it is quite the workout, and be prepared for a serious amount of mess ! Job Done !!! .... No need to pay D. Rod £200 + to clear drains ... Result !!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Job - but bendy rods.
*by R***7 on 18 January 2017*

Bought these for Chimney rods on the assumption drain rods and Chimney rods are the same, and bought 16" Baileys brush separately. The rods are blue with brass fittings which means I have confidence they will not unstick in the fire place. (you know because blue is apparently a good colour for rods if you read the other reviews). The rods have paid for themselves in the first day of course, following cleaning two chimneys which a sweep would have charged my £60-80 to do. Its a dead simple job up and down and turn the right way and I'm sure they will last a good 10 yrs ... because they are rods so what can really go wrong? I may even start a chimney sweep business as it was so quick to do. So why just 4 stars... The good points: Brass fittings should last a while Blue rods (and blue is calming and reassuring) Nice carry case that is very handy for storing dirty rods Three attachments included which I'm sure are handy for something though I dont really get them The bad points The rods are very bendy. I was expecting some give as they are drain rods but I tried to use to reach a gutter (3 rods long) and the rods could not support the weight (they didnt snap just bent back to the ground). The gutter is an awkward place so I have to think of another way to reach it now when I hoped the rods would achieve the job. No space in bag for Brush or additional attachments No brush included but understand as different brushes for different chimneys. Rods are blue :)

## Frequently Bought Together

- Bailey 5431 Universal Drain Rod Set in Carry Bag (3 Pieces)
- Bailey 1751 4-Inch Uni Plunger
- Bailey 1740 UNI CLEARING Wheel

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*