Plumbing Tools

Plumbing tools are specialist hand tools used by plumbers and DIY enthusiasts to install, repair, and maintain water supply and drainage systems. These tools are specially designed for tasks related to plumbing, including tightening and loosening nuts and bolts and cutting, bending, and threading pipes to ensure work is done efficiently and safely. These specialist tools are significant for a plumber tool set kit and include a range of hand tools, including pipe cutters, wrenches, plungers, etc. 

Why Use Plumbing Tools?

Using the proper plumbing tools can save time, money, and potential headaches in the long run. These tools are indispensable for DIYers and professionals, ensuring proper maintenance and installation of different plumbing jobs. These plumbers' tools ensure the job is done correctly, safely, and efficiently.

Key Plumbing Tools and Their Functions:

There are various common plumbing tools, and each suits a different purpose. Among various types, some key plumbing tools include:

• Pipe Wrench –  A pipe wrench is a significant, heavy tool for tightening and loosening threaded pipes and fittings. It has adjustable jaws to grip pipes of various sizes.
• Basin Wrench – A wrench with a long shaft and a swivelling jaw at the end, specifically designed for tightening and loosening nuts on faucets in hard-to-reach places.
• Adjustable Wrench – A wrench with an adjustable jaw, allowing it to grip nuts and bolts of various sizes.
• Pipe Bender – Used to make bends in soft copper and other malleable pipes without causing kinks.
• Pipe Cutter – A tool used to make clean cuts on pipes. There are different pipe cutter types, including the standard pipe cutter, the rotary cutter for tight spaces, and the chain cutter for large pipes.
• Plunger – A plunger is a suction device that clears blockages in toilets, sinks, and drains. 
• Drain Cleaners – A drain cleaner is designed to unclog blocked drains.
• Pipe Flaring Tool – A pipe flaring tool is designed to widen the end of a pipe or tube to allow it to fit over another pipe or fitting.
• Toilet Auger (Closet Auger) – A tool designed to clear clogs in toilets. It has a long flexible shaft with a spiral tip that can be cranked to dislodge obstructions.
• Teflon Tape (PTFE Tape) – A non-adhesive tape used on threaded joints to prevent leaks.
• Tube and Pipe Brushes – Used to clean the insides of pipes and tubes.
• Tape Measure – Tape measures are crucial for measuring distances and sizes in plumbing work.