| st homes, you can usually find a number of general | | | | rubber bell shape device that is placed over the drain |
| plumbing tools to repair common plumbing problems | | | | hole on one end that is attached to a wooden handle |
| such as clogs in the drain. However, there are | | | | that is about 2 feet long. |
| problems that occur that not only require the services | | | | 4. Sink Auger: This device is used to clear clogs deep |
| of a professional plumber, but also specific tools. It is | | | | into the sink drain and tub drain. It is composed of a |
| important that certain tools are used for certain | | | | long flexible cable that has a steel auger piece on the |
| problems to prevent further damage and repair the | | | | end that is used to break up and remove tough clogs. |
| problem properly. Below are a number of tools used | | | | It can be turned to grasp and break up the clog. It is |
| for plumbing repairs: | | | | designed for different purposes than the toilet auger |
| 1. Pliers: Most homes contain a variety of different | | | | and should not be used in toilet drains. |
| types of pliers. Different pliers are required for different | | | | 5. Toilet Auger or Closet Auger: A toilet auger is a |
| plumbing jobs to prevent damage. Pliers are commonly | | | | snake that slides through the toilet drain to locate, |
| used for such tasks as: tightening and loosening | | | | break up, and remove clogs in the toilet drain. It is |
| different types of nuts or fittings and securing pipes or | | | | designed for different purposes than the sink auger |
| fittings into the proper position while soldering. | | | | and should not be used in sink drains. |
| 2. Pipe Wrench: A pipe wrench is one of the most | | | | 6. Teflon Tape: This tape is vital to prevent leaks at |
| common tools used by plumbers. This wrench is easy | | | | threaded plumbing joint connections. This inexpensive, |
| to identify as it is quite heavy and large. It is used for | | | | flexible, and thin tape is used to seal pipe threads that |
| grasping and holding a pipe fitting or pipe. It is handy to | | | | are being connected together such as in water line |
| use when removing large tight caps and nuts such as | | | | connections. It is also used to keep gas and air from |
| the cap on the main septic unit. The pipe wrench is | | | | leaking from threaded connections. |
| normally used on large and thick iron and steel pipes | | | | There are many common plumbing problems that |
| as it can damage small and fragile pipes. | | | | people can repair themselves using the proper |
| 3. Plunger: The plunger is a common plumbing tool that | | | | plumbing tools such as plunging a clog toilet. However, |
| can be found in nearly all homes. There are different | | | | with more serious problems, special tools and training |
| types of plungers available. It is best to use a strong | | | | are needed. In these cases, the services of a |
| and durable plunger that can found in plumbing supply | | | | professional plumber are required as they have the |
| stores and hardware stores. It is used most often to | | | | right tools and knowledge to repair the problem in an |
| clear clogs in toilets, but it is also effective and | | | | efficient and professional manner. |
| unclogging bath tub drains. The plunger itself has a | | | | |