| Lumber and galvanized irons are not the only items | | | | - Socket Set, also known as ratchet set uses |
| available in a hardware store. There are a variety of | | | | separate removable sockets to fit different fitting |
| other items sold in hardware stores that are essential | | | | and fastener sizes like nuts and bolts. |
| in construction and maintenance of buildings and | | | | - Flange plunger is especially shaped to seal toilet |
| houses such as plumbing tools. | | | | holes thus acting like a vacuum that clears toilet clogs. |
| In different areas of the house where plumbing is an | | | | Pipes is another fundamental element in a plumbing |
| integral part, there are also appropriate tools and | | | | system. Some of the tools used to handle pipes are: |
| equipments which a professional plumber or even a | | | | - Tubing cutters use a steel wheel to cut pipe |
| DIY homeowner could use to efficiently perform a | | | | precisely for well-fitted joints. A close-quarter mini |
| variety of plumbing tasks. | | | | tube cutter is recommended for tight work spaces. |
| In sinks, tubs and showers, here are some of the | | | | - Metal File smooths the pipe edges after cutting for |
| tools that prove to be useful: | | | | better seal at joints. |
| - Cup plunger, a commonly used plunger is a rubber | | | | - Hacksaw is a handy tool for cutting metal or plastic |
| cup attached to a wooden handle that gives a | | | | pipes and screws not intended for joint connections. |
| forceful burst of water to clear and unclog sinks, | | | | - Slip Joint Pliers are for grabbing, pulling, twisting, |
| tubs and showers. | | | | holding, tightening or loosening. Its other names are |
| - Shower Valve Socket Wrench is used to remove | | | | water pump pliers, tongue and groove pliers. |
| and install shower tub fittings and nuts. It features an | | | | - Adjustable Pipe Wrench is used when working on |
| extra deep socket fitting around the stem in hard to | | | | compression fittings. |
| reach areas. | | | | - Combination Tool is used in place of wire brushes, |
| - Faucet Seat Wrench to take out and replace the | | | | to clean the pipes. |
| faucet body valve seat in compression faucets which | | | | Other tools utilized in plumbing that is also available |
| are most of the times found in older homes. | | | | from hardware stores are: |
| - Basin Wrench to tighten and loosen the nuts under | | | | - Plumber's Tape or Putty to close threading, impede |
| a sink holding the faucet in place or to secure | | | | leaks at connections and avoid rust on steel pipes. |
| connections in deeply recessed places. Basin wrench | | | | - Washers and O-rings to stop dripping compression |
| may also be called as sink wrench. | | | | faucets. |
| - Adjustable wrenches offer the chance to change | | | | - Silicone Caulk or Caulk Gun to replace seals around |
| the grip on the wrench in performing different jobs | | | | sinks and tubs. |
| while a fixed wrench only offers only one type of | | | | - Spray Lubricants are used to loosen obstinate nuts |
| jaw opening. | | | | and pipe fittings. |
| Toilets is also another element that needs | | | | - Putty Knife to apply and remove caulk and toilet |
| appropriate tools like: | | | | wax ring residue. |