Plumbing emergency does happen all the time. This kind of problems doesn’t really need a licensed plumber to repair. Thus, that means that the problems are too simple to repair that you can D-I-Y it. On the other hand, before doing the repair operation, there are certain plumbing tools that you should have to make the operation possible and successful. Here are the following:
Pliers
Pliers are plumbing tools made in various types, shapes and sizes intended for various situation and purposes. With that being said, these type of pliers has different functions. For instance, some pliers are utilised to grip and twist pipes and some are used to cut some wires. The following are the different classifications of pliers:
Lineman’s pliers – this is a common type of pliers utilised in making sure that you have a good grip of the wire before cutting it.
Long nose pliers – quite similar to the lineman’s pliers, the long nose is utilised for holding wires or curve wires.
Utility pliers – utility pliers can be used in holding either flat square or hexagonal devices.
Diagonal cutting pliers – most of the time, this type of pliers is used to taking pins, skinning and fasteners.
Hacksaw
Hacksaw can cut different materials that ca be pipes, metals or non-metal conduits. Typically, this plumbing tool is a c-shape tool that clasps the blades under tension. Also, this comes in various size and shapes, so when choosing a hacksaw, make sure that it suits you best.
Plunger
The plunger is a type of plumbing tool you should have in order to get rid of obstructions that impede the flow of water either in your toilet or sink. The plunger is composed of a red rubber cup and shaft that commonly made of wood.
Pipe wrench
Commonly, a pipe wrench is either an aluminium or a steel tool used in holding pipes, bolts or nuts. Also, it’s an adjustable plumbing tool that advances in an up and down motion to tighten or loosen the bolt and the pipes. Similar to the pliers, pipe wrench comes in various sizes and shapes.
Closet auger
When a plunger is no longer useful in getting rid of obstructions in your toilet, a closet auger is present to substitute it. Thus, this means that closet auger has the same purpose with the toilet plunger. Typically, it removes the clogs by placing much pressure on the obstruction that enables the toilet to flush again.
Pipe cutter
Most of the time, when you want a clean and faster way of slicing pipes, pipe cutter is typically used compared to a hacksaw. Depending on the type of cutter, it has various sizes and shapes. For instance, a plastic type of pipe cutter looks similar to a pair of scissors. Also, this type of pipe cutter has the ability to changer blade when it starts to wear out.
Teflon tape
Teflon tapes are commonly white tape that is used to coat and wrap metal pipes or plastic pipes to avert leaks getting worse. However, you have to know that using a Teflon tape to solve your leak issues is only temporary. Thus, you have to come up a permanent solution to the predicament.