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DIFFERENT TOOLS & EQUIPMENT IN PLUMBING
NAMES USES PICTURE
It is a tool commonly
used by plumbers to
cut perfectly in the
1. HACKSAW pipe.
With the help of a hole
saw, it is possible to cut
perfectly round holes in
a variety of different
materials. If a hole is
2. HOLE SAW needed for a drainage
or waste pipe, a hole
saw can be used to cut
the hole to the exact
size with a minimum of
effort.
It is primarily used to
hold metal parts in
place during welding,
3. MOLE GRIP similar to when a
plumber is using a
plumber’s torch to
solder and seal the
copper pipe.
The plumber’s torch is
a small, hand-held tool
that allows plumbers to
apply intense heat in
the most precise areas
to solder and seal new
4. Plumber’s piping to install and
Torch replace it.
Plumbers also use
pliers every day.
Plumbers should use
these smaller tools for
5. PLIERS loosening and
tightening nuts and
bolts that are too small
to grasp with a wrench.
The ratcheting pipe
threader tool allows
6. RATCHETING you to cut threads into
PIPE THREADER the pipe so that it will
SET accept the fitting when
the pipes are joined
together.
Used to grip or bend
pipe or circular bars.
The work of tightening
and loosening
hexagonal nuts and
fittings on pipes can be
7. Adjustable easily done using this
wrench. They are
Wrench available in a variety of
sizes, but plumbers
often have the 6- and
10-inch versions as
they consider them
perfect.
The plumber uses an
internal pipe wrench to
remove pipe plugs,
8. Internal Pipe fittings, small nipples,
Wrench and broken threaded
ends.
The no-hub torque
wrench is perfect for
pipe fitters and
9. Torque plumbers to use when
Wrench installing pipes,
couplings, and other
no-hub cast-iron work,
like installing soil pipes.
It is used to clear clogs
from the drain lines
and is also referred to
10. Hand Auger as a plumber’s snake,
drain snake, or toilet
jack.
A snake machine is
simply a bigger and
updated version of a
hand auger. Snake
11. Snake machines typically have
the strength to clear
Machine clogs that are
particularly deep or
challenging to move.
Most plumbers today
carry inspection
cameras, also called
borescopes, which
12. Drain used to be considered
top technology in the
Inspection plumbing trade. These
Camera/ tiny cameras attached
Borescope to a long, flexible cable
are inserted deep into
drains and sewer lines.
This gives a better look
at the condition of the
piping and whatever
else may be obstructing
it.
It is a very efficient way
to clean out sewer and
drain lines. The first
method for unclogging
13. Hydro Jetting blocked lines is usually
hydrojetting, which
Machine uses high-speed or
high-pressure water to
clear obstructions in
pipe systems. These
tools come with hose
attachments that will
blast water into drain
lines and sewer lines.
Not exactly a
traditional wrench, but
an essential item on
any list of plumbing
14. Faucet Key tools. Small, X-shaped
tools called faucet keys
are used for opening
and closing spigots and
sillcocks.
Used to cut pipe.
15. Copper Tube
Cutter
They are used for
sealing pipe threads.
16. PTFE Tape
The most common
plumbing tool in a
plumber’s toolbox is
the plunger. Sink and
toilet plungers are
commonly owned by
17. Plungers homeowners, but
plumbers should also
carry them. It is mainly
used to clear blockages
in drains or pipes
commonly used in
household toilets.
This tool is frequently
utilized to test the gas
18. Standard U- pipework’s tightness.
Gauge
Manometer
Drain-cleaning gloves
are one of the most
common and essential
plumbing tools, usually
made from leather,
PVC (rubber), or
19. Drain synthetic materials.
Cleaning Gloves This is significant
because plumbers
frequently handle
materials that others
would prefer to avoid
touching with their
bare hands.
Using the right safety
equipment is essential
if soldering is a regular
part of your day-to-day
activities. This will
protect both you and
20. Heat Shield the homeowner. It’s
or Pads good to round out your
plumbing tool list with
reliable heat shields
and pads. When
soldering is required,
they assist in
preventing heat
damage or fire to
plumbers and the
surrounding area.
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