Drain Clearing Plumbing Tools

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Some of the drain-clearing tools include drain augers, toilet augers,  hydraulic blow bags, and toilet and sink plungers, etc. Rib-joint Pliers These tools are very handy when it comes to turning pipes, nuts, and  fittings. Adjustable Wrenches You can open or close adjustable wrenches to fit nuts, bolts of several sizes  and fittings that have flat sides. There are pipe cutters that you can use to  cut copper or steel pipes. It is better if you have two or three sizes of each  standard. Pipe Wrenches Pipe wrenches are useful when it comes to gripping and turning threaded pipes  and pipe fittings. Larger wrenches are suitable to fit larger pipes. 

Wrenches There are many types of wrenches, but the two main types that Hydraulic Workholding will prove very  handy for you as a do-it-yourself plumber are: adjustable wrenches and pipe  wrenches. Screwdrivers Screwdrivers are multipurpose tools. Measuring Tape Sometimes, you need to measure runs of pipe. Pliers A do-it-yourself plumber must have the following pliers available to him/her.  You can adjust the size of its jaw by sliding the pivot along the slot and  engaging it at various positions. When it comes to measuring tapes, a  retractable steel tape is the best choice for you. In pipe wrenches also, make  sure while using it, you are applying the force against the permanent jaw, and  not the adjustable one. These wrenches are available in various sizes that can  range from 12" to 18" in length. Moreover, it is better if you have a 25-footer  measure tape, as you can easily extend its blade for several feet without any  support. Locking Pliers You can use these pliers for clamping actions.If you want to be a  do-it-yourself plumber, make sure that you have following tools available to  you. However, you, being a do-it-yourself plumber, can do with 10" to 12" handle  only. Make sure that the drivers fit closely in the screw's head, otherwise both  the screw and the tip of the driver can be mangled. In such cases, measuring  tapes come very handy. Whether it is changing faucet washers or dissembling  plumbing related appliances, these tools come in handy. Another type is a  plastic tubing cutter that you can use to cut rigid and flexible plastic tubing  like sprinkle pipes. . When you are using an adjustable wrench, make sure you have positioned it  in such a way that the force applies against the fixed jaw. You must have  various sizes and types of screwdrivers available to you. If you have a 4-in-1  driver, it can be very useful for you. They are good general-purpose-size  wrenches. Pipe Cutters A few types of pipe cutters are also very handy for the purpose. You can find  different sizes of adjustable wrenches that may range from 4" to 2' long. 

Drain Clearing Plumbing Tools When you face the problem of clogged drains, drain-clearing tools can be very  useful for you. These tools are essential for do-it-yourself plumbing jobs. Their sharp  cutting wheels and adjustable jaw are specially designed for such purposes. You  can also adjust the size of the grip by using the knurled screw mounted in one  handle. They are very useful and can make your work much easier. You can use  these tools to lock a bolt or a pipe. This way, you can use it to firmly grip  objects of various sizes. Their adjustable and toothed jaws are specially  designed for the purpose.

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