In this article, we provide a list of the most common plumbing tools to have on hand to serve homeowners and solve even the most complex plumbing problems as efficiently as possible, giving your customers a highly professional service and experience.
Pipe Cutters
A vital part of a plumber’s tool kit is pipe cutters for both plastic and copper pipework. We have a vast selection of options firstly let’s take a look at copper pipe cutters
Mini tube cutters are adjustable and designed ideally to be used on copper, brass, aluminium and light gauge steel pipe of sizes between 3mm and 22mm. The mini tube cutter is an alternative to using a hacksaw during the installation of pipework and avoids swarf entering any system which can cause lots of problems. Using this type of pipe cutter assures a square and even cut.
Pipe Bender
These are designed for professionally being able to bend copper pipe and light grade stainless steel tube. Multi benders come with the appropriate pipe guides to complete the action. The pipe bender is robust, lightweight, easy to use and portable.
Solder Torch and Gas
Many plumbers seal copper piping by soldering it. You need heat to solder. Plumber's torches are small, handheld tools that allow plumbers to apply intense heat in precise areas, soldering and sealing new piping for installs and replacements. They’re a must-have for any plumbing tools list.
Screwdrivers
No Home or toolbox is complete without a screwdriver whether it be an electrical mains tester screwdriver or a long reach screwdriver to a complete 9 piece set. Here we have them all!
Multi-purpose screwdriver which is for general use fits 3 sizes of screws and has a Phillips PH2 head type.
Tape Measure
A tool kit is not a tool kit without a tape measure! It is a common measuring tool designed to measure a length of up to 5m / 16ft in either metric or imperial. Due to its handy size can be easily carried in a pocket or tool bag along with being clipped onto a belt whilst not being used. It is constructed of stiff curved metallic ribbon that can remain stiff and straight when extended which then retracts when realised.
The Wrenches
No tool is more associated with plumbing than the wrench, and no plumbing tools list would be complete without it! There's no single all-purpose wrench, however, so well-prepared plumbers usually bring several to a job site.
1. Pipe Wrench
The pipe wrench serves as a plumber’s largest wrench. Plumbers use these heavy tools to tighten and loosen nuts and fittings on pipework. They typically use two of these wrenches together — one to hold a pipe in place and the other to rotate the nut or fitting in the appropriate direction. Pipe wrenches come in various lengths, and prepared plumbers typically work with an entire set of these tools.
2. Basin Wrench
The basin wrench is a T-shaped tool plumbers use specifically to work on faucets. The clamp-like mechanism on one end of these wrenches allows plumbers to reach into narrow spaces and loosen or tighten the nuts that keep our faucets working (and not leaking).
3. Adjustable Wrench
The adjustable wrench tightens and loosens hexagonal nuts and fittings on pipes. These wrenches come in various sizes, but plumbers most often have the 6- and 10-inch versions on hand.
Radiator Drain Down Tools
There are many products out on the market for making draining down a radiator simple and without causing any mess or damage to carpet or flooring for professional plumbers & heating engineers along with homeowners removing radiators when painting and decorating a room.
Drain down hoses are normall 10-15 metres long and are non-kink, made of rubber and designed for draining down Central Heating Systems along with Tanks and Vessels.
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