| If you want to be a do-it-yourself plumber, make sure | | | | can also adjust the size of the grip by using the |
| that you have following tools available to | | | | knurled screw mounted in one |
| you.WrenchesThere are many types of wrenches, but | | | | handle.ScrewdriversScrewdrivers are multipurpose |
| the two main types that will prove very handy for you | | | | tools. Whether it is changing faucet washers or |
| as a do-it-yourself plumber are: adjustable wrenches | | | | dissembling plumbing related appliances, these tools |
| and pipe wrenches.Adjustable WrenchesYou can | | | | come in handy. You must have various sizes and |
| open or close adjustable wrenches to fit nuts, bolts of | | | | types of screwdrivers available to you. It is better if |
| several sizes and fittings that have flat sides. You can | | | | you have two or three sizes of each standard. If you |
| find different sizes of adjustable wrenches that may | | | | have a 4-in-1 driver, it can be very useful for you. |
| range from 4" to 2' long. However, you, being a | | | | Make sure that the drivers fit closely in the screw's |
| do-it-yourself plumber, can do with 10" to 12" handle | | | | head, otherwise both the screw and the tip of the |
| only. They are good general-purpose-size wrenches. | | | | driver can be mangled.Pipe CuttersA few types of |
| When you are using an adjustable wrench, make sure | | | | pipe cutters are also very handy for the purpose. |
| you have positioned it in such a way that the force | | | | There are pipe cutters that you can use to cut copper |
| applies against the fixed jaw.Pipe WrenchesPipe | | | | or steel pipes. Their sharp cutting wheels and |
| wrenches are useful when it comes to gripping and | | | | adjustable jaw are specially designed for such |
| turning threaded pipes and pipe fittings. Their adjustable | | | | purposes. Another type is a plastic tubing cutter that |
| and toothed jaws are specially designed for the | | | | you can use to cut rigid and flexible plastic tubing like |
| purpose. These wrenches are available in various | | | | sprinkle pipes.Measuring TapeSometimes, you need to |
| sizes that can range from 12" to 18" in length. Larger | | | | measure runs of pipe. In such cases, measuring tapes |
| wrenches are suitable to fit larger pipes. In pipe | | | | come very handy. When it comes to measuring tapes, |
| wrenches also, make sure while using it, you are | | | | a retractable steel tape is the best choice for you. |
| applying the force against the permanent jaw, and not | | | | Moreover, it is better if you have a 25-footer measure |
| the adjustable one.PliersA do-it-yourself plumber must | | | | tape, as you can easily extend its blade for several |
| have the following pliers available to him/her.Rib-joint | | | | feet without any support.Drain Clearing Plumbing |
| PliersThese tools are very handy when it comes to | | | | ToolsWhen you face the problem of clogged drains, |
| turning pipes, nuts, and fittings. You can adjust the size | | | | drain-clearing tools can be very useful for you. Some |
| of its jaw by sliding the pivot along the slot and | | | | of the drain-clearing tools include drain augers, toilet |
| engaging it at various positions. This way, you can use | | | | augers, hydraulic blow bags, and toilet and sink |
| it to firmly grip objects of various sizes.Locking | | | | plungers, etc.These tools are essential for do-it-yourself |
| PliersYou can use these pliers for clamping actions. | | | | plumbing jobs. They are very useful and can make |
| You can use these tools to lock a bolt or a pipe. You | | | | your work much easier. |