Plumbing Tool List - Best Tools - Part 3

   This is a series looking into the best 21 tools for plumbers. From wrenches, to pipe work tools, to safety first tools.

Today, we are analyzing the wrenches section of our 21 tools. Concretely, we are looking into  adjustable wrenches.




An adjustable wrench is a light tool that plumbers use to remove or tighten nuts. The adjustable wrench allows a plumber to use the thumb to adjust - open or close - the wrench as necessary.

Compared to Pipe wrenches, adjustable wrenches are lighter and are smaller in size.



Wrenches


  • 1. Pipe wrench

  • 2. Basin wrench

  • 3. Adjustable wrench

  • 4. Faucet key

Pipe Work

  • 5. Hacksaw

  • 6. Tube and plastic pipe cutters

  • 7. Plumber’s torch

  • 8. Thread sealing tape

  • 9. Pliers

  • 10. Press fitting systems

Clearing clogs

  • 11. Plungers

  • 12. Hand Auger

  • 13. Snake Machine

Safety first

  • 14. Goggles

  • 15. Gloves

  • 16. Heat shields/pads

Other essentials

  • 17. PEX pipe expander & fittings

  • 18. Crimpers

  • 19. Stubby screwdriver

  • 20. Borescope

  • 21. Plumbing business software

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