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Plumber Tools

The wrenches, torch, and clearing tools for the calls that come up every week, not the specialty press tools.

Screwdrivers

  • Klein Tools 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver Set

    Klein Tools 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver Set

    One handle covers Phillips, slotted, Torx, square bits, and three nut driver sizes, cutting down what you carry.

Pliers

  • Channellock 430CB 10" Tongue & Groove Pliers

    Channellock 430CB 10" Tongue & Groove Pliers

    Straight-jaw tongue-and-groove pliers for hose clamps, fittings, and anything round that needs a real grip.

Work Gloves

  • Mechanix Wear Original Work Gloves

    Mechanix Wear Original Work Gloves

    Synthetic-leather palm and touchscreen-compatible fingertips protect hands from sharp edges and hot parts without losing dexterity.

Pipe Wrenches

  • RIDGID 31005 Model 8 Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench

    RIDGID 31005 Model 8 Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench

    8-inch straight pipe wrench for fittings and shop plumbing, small enough to keep in a bag for daily rounds.

  • RIDGID 818/814 18" & 14" Aluminum Pipe Wrench Bundle

    RIDGID 818/814 18" & 14" Aluminum Pipe Wrench Bundle

    Two larger aluminum wrenches for fittings the 8-inch won't reach or grip, the complement to a small pipe wrench rather than a replacement for it.

  • RIDGID 31025 Model 18 Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench

    RIDGID 31025 Model 18 Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench

    An 18-inch ductile-iron wrench for larger fittings a 10-inch adjustable wrench can't grip, the second wrench most plumbers keep in the truck.

Safety Glasses

  • 3M Virtua AP Safety Glasses

    3M Virtua AP Safety Glasses

    Anti-fog, anti-scratch coating and side shields for basic eye protection cheap enough to keep several pairs around.

Basin Wrenches

  • Superior Tool 03812 Telescopic Basin Wrench

    Superior Tool 03812 Telescopic Basin Wrench

    Adjustable jaw that extends 11-17 inches for reaching faucet nuts under a sink where a normal wrench can't fit.

  • General Tools 140XL Telescoping Basin Wrench, Large Jaw

    General Tools 140XL Telescoping Basin Wrench, Large Jaw

    A larger 1" to 2" jaw capacity than the standard telescoping basin wrench in this catalog, for bigger faucet and supply-line nuts the smaller jaw can't open onto.

Adjustable Wrenches

  • Crescent RapidSlide 10-Inch Adjustable Wrench

    Crescent RapidSlide 10-Inch Adjustable Wrench

    One-hand jaw adjustment on fittings and nuts of varying sizes, a standard in any plumbing bag.

Torches

  • Bernzomatic TS4000 Trigger Start Torch

    Bernzomatic TS4000 Trigger Start Torch

    Trigger-start propane/MAPP torch for sweating copper joints, with an instant on/off instead of a match or striker.

Drain Augers

  • Cobra Products 10250 Drain Auger, 1/4" x 25'

    Cobra Products 10250 Drain Auger, 1/4" x 25'

    Hand-crank drain snake for clearing clogged sink and tub lines, long enough for most household runs.

Plungers

  • NEIKO 60166A Heavy-Duty Toilet Plunger

    NEIKO 60166A Heavy-Duty Toilet Plunger

    All-angle design seats against odd bowl shapes better than a flat cup plunger, aluminum handle holds up to daily use.

Tubing Cutters

  • RIDGID 32920 Model 15 Screw Feed Tubing Cutter

    RIDGID 32920 Model 15 Screw Feed Tubing Cutter

    Clean, square cuts on copper and aluminum tubing from 3/16 to 1-1/8 inch, with a fold-away reamer built in.

  • SharkBite U701 Pipe Cutter, 1/4-1 Inch

    SharkBite U701 Pipe Cutter, 1/4-1 Inch

    Ratcheting cutter for PEX and PE-RT tubing, a cheap second cutter that doesn't need copper's clearance to swing around the pipe.

  • Klein Tools 50063 Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter

    Klein Tools 50063 Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter

    One-handed ratcheting cutter sized for PVC, CPVC, and PEX up to 1-1/4" I.D., a dedicated plastic-pipe cutter that leaves a square edge a utility knife or saw won't.

Sealants

  • Oatey Hercules Sta Put Plumber's Putty, 14oz

    Oatey Hercules Sta Put Plumber's Putty, 14oz

    Seals drain flanges and faucet bases without hardening, the standard choice for anything that needs to come apart again someday.

Pipe Threaders

  • RIDGID 36475 Exposed Ratchet Threader Set (1/2"-2" NPT)

    RIDGID 36475 Exposed Ratchet Threader Set (1/2"-2" NPT)

    A full manual ratcheting threader with dies from 1/2" to 2" NPT, for cutting new pipe threads on-site instead of hauling pre-threaded stock.

PEX Tools

  • iCrimp IWS-1234W PEX Crimping Tool Kit

    iCrimp IWS-1234W PEX Crimping Tool Kit

    Combo crimper for 1/2" and 3/4" copper PEX rings with a built-in cutter and go/no-go gauge, everything needed to make a code-checkable crimp.

Bucket Organizers

  • Bucket Boss The Bucketeer Bucket Tool Organizer

    Bucket Boss The Bucketeer Bucket Tool Organizer

    Turns a standard 5-gallon bucket into 30 pockets of tool storage while leaving the center open for parts, cheaper and more mobile than a rolling case.

Deburring Tools

  • Generic Pipe Deburring Tool Kit with Depth Gauge

    Generic Pipe Deburring Tool Kit with Depth Gauge

    Inner/outer reamer for PVC, copper, brass, and aluminum pipe with a depth gauge, cleans up a cut before it goes into a fitting.

Toilet Augers

  • RIDGID 59797 K-6 Toilet Auger

    RIDGID 59797 K-6 Toilet Auger

    A dedicated 6-foot toilet auger with a vinyl bowl guard, clears toilet clogs without scratching porcelain the way a sink snake would.

Thread Seal Tape

  • Oatey 31212 PTFE Thread Seal Tape, 3/4"x260"

    Oatey 31212 PTFE Thread Seal Tape, 3/4"x260"

    Wider PTFE tape for larger NPT threads, the cheap consumable every threaded fitting on a job needs.

Inspection Cameras

  • Milwaukee 2313-21 M12 Cordless Inspection Camera

    Milwaukee 2313-21 M12 Cordless Inspection Camera

    A cordless borescope for looking inside walls and small drain lines before cutting anything open, saves a guess-and-patch repair.

Press Tools

  • Milwaukee 2473-22 M12 Force Logic Press Tool Kit (1/2"-1")

    Milwaukee 2473-22 M12 Force Logic Press Tool Kit (1/2"-1")

    One-handed cordless press tool that makes a code-checkable ProPress/press-fit copper and PEX joint in seconds without a torch, the tool that's replacing sweated joints on most modern service trucks.

Drain Camera Reels

  • VEVOR Sewer Camera with 512Hz Locator, 165ft

    VEVOR Sewer Camera with 512Hz Locator, 165ft

    A reel-mounted 165-foot self-leveling camera with a built-in transmitter for locating the exact spot of a clog or break underground, for sewer-line runs a cordless borescope can't reach.

Faucet & Sink Installer Tools

  • RIDGID 57003 EZ Change Plumbing Wrench

    RIDGID 57003 EZ Change Plumbing Wrench

    A quick-change multi-tool for faucets, shut-off valves, supply lines, and basket strainers, reaches under a sink in tight spots a standard wrench can't swing into.

Torch Tips

  • TurboTorch 0386-0102 A-5 Acetylene Tip Swirl

    TurboTorch 0386-0102 A-5 Acetylene Tip Swirl

    A swirl-combustion replacement tip that concentrates heat on the joint for cleaner copper brazing, the wear part every acetylene torch setup eventually needs.

Putty Knives

  • HYDE TOOLS Putty Knife

    HYDE TOOLS Putty Knife

    Scrapes old plumber's putty, caulk, and gasket residue off a sink or drain flange before resealing it, a two-dollar tool that saves a sloppy reinstall.

Tubing Benders

  • RIDGID 38048 Model 608 Heavy-Duty Tubing Bender, 1/2"

    RIDGID 38048 Model 608 Heavy-Duty Tubing Bender, 1/2"

    Bends copper and aluminum tubing up to 180 degrees without kinking it, avoids adding an elbow fitting where a clean bend will do.

Faucet Seat Wrenches

  • Superior Tool 03860 Universal Faucet Seat Wrench

    Superior Tool 03860 Universal Faucet Seat Wrench

    Six-step hex and square ends remove and reseat worn compression faucet seats, a five-minute fix for a dripping faucet instead of replacing the whole valve.

Water Heater Tools

  • Supplying Demand 49057 Water Heater Element Wrench (1-1/2" & 1-7/8")

    Supplying Demand 49057 Water Heater Element Wrench (1-1/2" & 1-7/8")

    Dual-hex socket wrench sized for the two most common screw-in element sizes, breaks a stuck element loose without rounding it off the way a pipe wrench does.

Sink Strainer Wrenches

  • DURATECH Long Reach Basket Strainer Wrench

    DURATECH Long Reach Basket Strainer Wrench

    A sliding-handle double-ended wrench that locks and turns a kitchen sink basket strainer's lock nut, purpose-built where an adjustable wrench slips on the flats.

Power Drain Machines

  • RIDGID 55808 PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine

    RIDGID 55808 PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine

    Clears clogged tub, shower, and sink lines beyond what a hand toilet auger reaches, with auto-feed so it's a one-person job.

Pipe Vises

  • RIDGID 16703 Model 425 Portable TRISTAND Chain Vise

    RIDGID 16703 Model 425 Portable TRISTAND Chain Vise

    Folding jobsite stand holds pipe steady for cutting and threading, distinct from the bench-mounted threader already covered.

Pressure Gauges

  • Watts 0950200 Water Pressure Test Gauge

    Watts 0950200 Water Pressure Test Gauge

    Screws onto a hose bib to diagnose high or low static pressure complaints and run code-required pressure checks, cheap enough to always keep in the truck.

Fitting Cleaning Brushes

  • Oatey 31328 3/4" Fitting Cleaning Brush

    Oatey 31328 3/4" Fitting Cleaning Brush

    Cleans oxidation inside a copper fitting for a proper solder joint, a separate step from deburring the pipe end.

Hacksaws

  • Milwaukee 48-22-0050 12" High-Tension Hacksaw

    Milwaukee 48-22-0050 12" High-Tension Hacksaw

    Cuts pipe, threaded rod, and bolts cleanly on rough-in and repair jobs, a basic cutting tool the catalog was missing entirely.

Pipe Locators

  • General Pipe Cleaners Magnetomatic Pipe & Cable Locator

    General Pipe Cleaners Magnetomatic Pipe & Cable Locator

    Finds buried metal pipe or cable before digging or drilling into it, cheap insurance against an expensive mistake.

Handheld Drain Augers

  • XtremepowerUS Handheld Portable Auto-Feed Drain Auger, 25' Cable

    XtremepowerUS Handheld Portable Auto-Feed Drain Auger, 25' Cable

    Powered, portable auger for sink and lav lines when the job doesn't call for hauling out the full drum machine.

Tape Measures

  • Stanley FMHT74038A FatMax 25-Foot Tape Measure (2-Pack)

    Stanley FMHT74038A FatMax 25-Foot Tape Measure (2-Pack)

    Wide, rigid blade holds a straight line further out than a standard tape, and the 2-pack means a spare when one walks off.

Headlamps

  • Streamlight 61051 Trident 80-Lumen LED Headlamp

    Streamlight 61051 Trident 80-Lumen LED Headlamp

    Hands-free light for working inside an engine bay or under a truck where a flashlight means one hand is never free.