Plumbers Tools

Wood Chisels:Wood chisels are great when you need to set pipes into wooden joists as they give you accuracy. They are also good for cutting holes in plasterboard. You should use them with a hammer, goggles and dust mask. Hammersmith Plumbers use wood chisels. Pliers:Pliers have been the staple of plumbers for many years. Pliers are very useful, with the long nosed version normally selected for electrics and the large version for heavy work like soldering, WC valves. Lots of styles are availableSpirit Level:This tool is a must for checking that fixtures and fittings are level and true. Like lots of tools they are available in many guises. The one that everyone sees is the small wooden bodied version with the level sat in the middle. Good tool and used by a Hammersmith Plumber.Hammers:There are three hammers used by plumbers and DIY amateurs, the first being a claw hammer for knocking in new nails and clawing out old. Secondly, the small tack hammer for pins and really small nails, and third, the large clump hammer for lifting up floorboards and knocking holes in plasterboard and brickwork. An essential tool.Chain Wrench:This particular device has a handle, a jaw with teeth and chain that grips pipework and large nuts. Its chain wraps over the item that needs to be turned, engage the chain and the toothed jaw levering the handle for grip. It is a really useful tool for working on, old pipes, larger nuts and threaded galvanized pipework.Measuring Tools:There are two measuring tools that a good plumber will need. Firstly, a wood, metal or plastic rule for marking holes. Secondly, the flexible tape measure for longer measurements like the position of taps, radiators and pipework runs.The Basin Wrench:Is a wrench with a longer handle and is specifically designed for use when fitting taps. The jaw of the wrench is turned over into tighten or untighten mode and then is operated with a pivoting movement.