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tools of the plumbing trade
basic homeowner plumbing tools

plunger
clears clogged drains & toilet traps through air & water pressure
phillips head screwdriver
contains a head w/ 2 partial slots crossed at right angles (x-shape head)



slot head screwdriver
conventional straight or slotted head
pliers
w/ a sliding joint, permitting the span of the jaws to be adjusted to hold various sizes of nuts & bolts
pipe wrench
adjustable tooth-jawed wrench designed to grip pipe
adjustable wrench
has a stationary jaw & another that moves up & down on a worm screw
utility knife
specialized knife designed for a number of practical construction purposes
tape measure
long, flexible metal strip marked w/ subdivisions of the foot or meter
teflon tape
a flourocarbon polymer w/ slippery, nonsticking properties used to wrap around pipe threads to seal a joint. Also called pipe tape.
flashlight
small, portable electric lamp powered by batteries or a tiny generator. Also called a torch in Britain.


safety goggles
protects eyes from stray chips, chemicals or flames
wire brush
bristles made from thin wire gauge, used for cleaning pipes, fixtures, surfaces
fire extinguisher
safety precaution
rib joint pliers, snake & closet auger, pipe joint compound

 

 

optional tools
valve seat wrench, misc valve seat tools & below:

hard hat & ear plugs
channel joint pliers
adjustable to keep the jaws parallel over a wide range of settings
reciprocating saw
cordless drill
 

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