Plumbing Tools

Tool operated by hand and is made

for tightening or loosening bolts, or
anything that needs to turn

Wrenches

A hand tool for cutting or tubing; one end of

the tool, which partially encircles the pipe
carries one or more sharp wheels, the
cutting edge of the wheels is forced against
the pipe by a screw on the other end of the
tool;
It is done by rotating the tool around the
pipe progressively

Pipe Cutter/Tube Cutter

A tool used to make watertight joints

between flexible copper tubing and
fitting or valve.

Flaring tool

Any of the several types of adjustable

tools for cutting external threads in
pipe ends

Pipe Die/Pipe Threader

A tool usually made from carbon steel. It is

used to create a threading system inside a
hollow pipe. It is used to create internal
threads or rethread metal piping and fittings

Pipe Tap

A tapered bit having sharp, spiral fluted

edges along the shaft. Used to enlarge
an opening or remove burrs from the
inside of a pipe especially after cutting

Pipe Reamer

A tool used to remove broken

threaded ends of pipe, plugs, fittings,
etc.

Pipe Extractor

A tool used to bend flexible copper

tubing without distortion

Tube bender

A tool used to straighten or to

expand flexible pipe, especially lead
pipe

Bending Iron

One of a number of pins in a set in a

staggered arrangement in a block which
are used in bending iron or lead pipe

Bending Pin

A hand-operated, single stage expander

used to expand tubing such as copper,
aluminum and soft steel tube

Tube expander

A vise for holding pipe or tubing during

cutting or threading operations; the
pipe is held in a V-shaped serrated jaws
or by chains.

Pipe Vise

Used to clean, declog obstruction

and maintain the efficient function of
piping system.

Drain Cleaners

Hand spinner

Flat Sewer Taps

for cleaning back mounted fixtures e.g. sinks,

where cable needs to be led down the pipe

Drop Head Auger

for use in exploring and breaking up

stoppages or returning sample to
surface to determine correct tool

Straight Auger

for use as second tool in line, breaks up

remains of stoppage left by straight
auger

Funnel Auger

for heavy and dense root stoppages in

pipes that require hooking and breaking
up

Hook Auger

for searching of cable which is broken

or lost in line

Retrieving Auger

for blockages caused by hardened,

glazed material such as chemical
deposits

Spade Cutter

For lines which have become badly

greased with detergents and have to
be opened

Grease cutter

for cleaning any stoppage caused by

roots, rags sticks, etc

Spiral Saw Tooth Cutter

for cleaning lines blocked heavily with roots,

unique design permits cutter to be removed
from damaged pipe without locking.

Saw Tooth Cutter

Four Blade Saw Tooth Cutter

for main sewers blocked by roots, leaf

debris, sticks, sawdust, cloth sacking.

Spiral Bar Cutter

for use in cleaning pipes of general

material clinging to pipe walls

Shark Tooth Cutter

for grease blockage in lines leading from

garbage disposal unit or waste pipe

Grease C Cutter

for use when rigorous action is required

for cleaning scale in pipes and boiler
tubes

Chain Knocker

For use in finish cleaning in boilers

and heat exchangers

Flue Brush

Plumbing equipment used to attempt

to unblock drains and sewers

Drain Rods

These are tools used to test plumbing

system for leaks and other defects. The use
of which must be done in accordance with
established standard procedures.

Testing Tool

Test plug

Inflatable Rubber Test Balls

Pressure Test Pump

A tool with a handle and shank, with a

tapered wedge-shaped tip which fits into
the recess in the head of a crew; used for
driving a screw in place or removing it by
turning the head of the screw

Screw driver

Left: Flat Head Screwdriver

Right: Philips Head Screwdriver

It is joining two pieces of metal or other

ductile material by deforming one or
both of them to hold the other

Crimping

A hand tool having one jaw movable

and other relatively fixed, the two
parallel jaws is opened or closed on a
pipe and rotated in one direction

Pipe Wrench

A tool fast and easy grip used on

constricted spaces or close to a wall
where pipes after their course.

End Pipe Wrench

It is a variation of pipe wrench with a

swiveling serrated jaw and knurled
control know located between the
frame forming the head and the handle.

Stillson Wrench

A variation of a pipe wrench, it has a deeper

and broader hook jaw housing which
provides a smooth, flat surface that is may
be occasionally used as a hammer.

Rap Wrench

A unique type of pipe wrench in which

the turning force applied is multiplied.
Ideal for freeing locked couplings and
joints frozen by age or damage.

Compound Leverage Wrench

A unique type of pipe wrench featuring

a jaw opening parallel to the handle and
a narrower hook jaw which provides
easy entry into tight spaces.

Offset Wrench

It has un-serrated jaws, used to turn

fittings of minimum strength, such as
copper and brass valve and drain trap
fitting or sinks and lavatories

Adjustable Spud Wrench

Erection Spud Wrench

Any one of the several types of

wrenches having one jaw fixed and the
other adjustable; set to a desired size or
opening by means of knurled.

Adjustable wrench

Pin Wrench

Locking Wrench

Are pliers that can be locked into

position, using an over-center action.

Locking pliers

A tool which resembles a pipe wrench,

except for its smooth jaws. It is used to
hold or turn a hardware having flat
surfaces such as nuts and drain fittings

Monkey Wrench

Used for any polished pipes particularly

plastic or synthetic and this walled or plated
which are relatively soft or may be scratched
or crushed by a wrench with serrated jaws.

Strap Wrench

For tightening taps without isolating the

water supply. Double-ended design
allows use on all standard sink and bath
tubs.

Jaw Dropper Wrench

Type of wrench used in no hub soil

pipe installation. It is used to ensure
tight, leak free joints.

Torque Wrench

A type of wrench used to install or extract 1

through 2 inches nipples. It is composed of
serrated slotted disks of different diameters
attached to a shaft, these disk expand by
eccentric action

Internal Wrench

A wrench with a hexagonal jaw which is multiside, used to provide secure grip on all
hexagonal nuts, square nuts, unions and valve
packing nuts. The extra-wide opening offset is
ideal for securing drain nut on sinks and tubs.

Hex Wrench

A wrench screws with hexagonally

shaped recess in its head.

Allen Wrench

This wrench has a swiveling jaw that enable a plumber

to reach into places not easily accessible with
conventional wrenches. One of the primary uses of
this type of wrench is to loosen and tighten nuts that
hold faucets, but the tool might be adapted for other
close-fit application.

Basin Wrench

These are available in sets and fir nearly all tub, tub and shower
valves. They are hexagonal on both ends and hollow core to fit
over faucet stem handles. Their importance lie on the fact that
faucet valve packing nuts and stem assemblies are brass; If the
workman uses an open-ended or adjustable wrench, strong
pressure may warp or break the nut thimble. These are practically
impossible to replace without tearing out the walls.

Packing Nut Socket Wrench

A tool used to tighten the nut that

secures the basket to the sink.

Basket Strainer Wrench

a type of wrench having a sprocket

chain that is slipped around a pipe and
then attached to the wrench handle.

Chain Wrench

allow the operator to turn the pipe in either

direction without removing the tong or
unhooking the chain. The handles are dropforged steel and have a heavy-duty I-beam
design.

Reversible Chain Tongs

4 Wheel pipe Cutter

Wide Roll Pipe

Hinged Pipe Cutter

Rachet Cutter

Mini Tube Cutter

Soil Pipe Cutter

Plastic Pipe Cutter

A tool for cutting plastic and metal

pipe.

Hacksaw Cutter

Yoke and Screw Type Flaring Tool

Spiral Ratchet Pipe Reamer

Combination Pipe Reamer

Tube bendeer

it has internal legs and tray hat folds in for easy carrying and
set-up large vise base overhangs front legs for clear tool
swing; it has complete slots for hanging plumbing tools, has
pipe rest and three pipe benders and ceiling base crew

Portable tri-stand chain vise

yoke and base are made of strong,

dependable iron. It has hardened alloy steel
jaws and convenient pipe rest and bender

Bench Yoke Vise

it has crank handle on base, rugged cast iron base has

jaws of hardened alloy steel with handy pipe rest, pipe
bender. Toothless jaws and neoprene coated to
prevent scratching of pipe.

Bench Chain Vise

a handy stand chain vise is made of sturdy cast

iron frame with allows steel jaws. It is equipped
with pipe rest, pipe bender and tool tray.

Stand Chain Vise

light, strong, portable post chain vise which fits

any kind of post. It is equipped with tray for oil
can and handy pipe bender

Portable Chain and Yoke Vise

made of durable performance-proven material and

designed to resist strain, heat and warping during tacking.
Machine swivel nuts and pins together with special chain
screws give smooth and trouble-free assembling of vise
onto pipe.

Pipe Welding Vise

L: Straight Pipe Welding Vise

R: Angle Pipe Welding Vise

L: Elbow Pipe Welding Vise

R: Flange Pipe Welding Vise

L: Sink Plunger
R: Toilet Plunger

L: Accordion Plunger
R: Air Operated Plunger

a metal pot and spoon like scoop used for

melting and pouring molten lead into a
caulked joint and other related application

Melting Pod and Laddle

Chambers Pot

a torch which generates high intensity flame;

used for heating soldering irons, melting lead
in a melting pot, burning off paint, etc.
(example propane torch)

Blow Torch

Soldering fitting to tubing

Profane Torch

is a kind of peening hammer that has 2 ends.

One end is shaped like an ordinary
hammerhead while the other is ball shaped. It
is used in striking and shaping metal materials.
It is the tool that is utilized to form the general
shape of the material in metal fabrication

Ballpeen Hammer

this is a rugged tool designed for use in

trimming and shaping poles.

Half hatchet Hammer

Ripping Claw Hammer

Also known as a baby sledge hammer, a tool

used for heavy hammering or demolition work.

Engineers Hammer

Curve Claw Hammer

Used for the heavier jobs, such as driving in

stakes or to break up concrete, stone or
masonry.

Long Handle Sledge Hammer

Masons Hammer

Tinners Hammer

are used to drill steel into rock or to drive

wedge and feathers into cracks or drilled holes

Hand Drilling Hammer

More often referred to as 'powered nailers',

these take the hard work out of fitting nails,
staples etc.

Power Hammer

a chisel-like tool used to pack and compress

hemp rope into the bell of a cast iron pipe for
the purpose of making a joint.

Yarning Iron

Offset Yarning Iron

Curved Offset Iron

Long Curved Offset Iron

used upon pouring of molten lead to ensure

air bubbles in the material are removed and
provide a leak-free joint.

Caulking Iron

Pick-out Iron

Stub Iron

Trimming Iron

type of clamp device typically used to hold a

wood or metal workpiece, and often used in,
but are not limited to, carpentry and welding.

C-Clamp

also known as a bar clamp or speed clamp, is a

type of clamp

F-Clamp

sometimes called bolt cropper, is a tool used

for cutting chains, padlocks, bolts and wire
mesh.

Bolt Cutter

for precise cutting of PP, PE, PEX, PB and PVDF

pipes up to 75 mm.

Plastic Pipe Shear

is a type of manually operated tool that's used

to install blind rivets

Hand Riveter

a chisel used for cutting metal.

Cold Chisel

steel hand tool with small sharpteeth on some

or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood
or metal.

Flat File

water closet auger which through a clog or

retrieve an obstruction like a rag.

Toilet Auger/Closet Auger

Long Handled Shovel

Grain Shovel

Spade Shovel

Trenching Shovel

Snow Shovel

Slip Joint Pliers