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3 Major Players in Plumbing Tools: Welcome to the Plumb Connection!

It’s the Game Where Contestants Share What They Can Do for Home Plumbing!

If someone came to this article looking for love, they are in the wrong place; if they came for a breakdown of basic plumbing equipment, they have come to the right place. In introducing three of the most commonly used plumbing tools, this article’s purpose is to increase customer knowledge of the world of the professional plumber and help homeowners ask the right questions when they encounter a problem with their home plumbing. 

Contestant Number One: The Pipe AugerPerson using a drain snake to clear a clogged sink, illustrating a key plumbing tool for homeowners.

The pipe auger is essential for any professional plumber. Often referred to as a pipe snake or drain snake, these tools are key in removing all forms of drain clogs, from the toilet to the kitchen sink and beyond. 

Snakes can be operated either manually or with an electric motor. Here are a few of the different types of drain snakes and their particular areas of usage:

  • Top Snakes: These are the smallest augers and are particularly useful for sink and tub drains. They can fit into the smaller pipes used for such drains and are among the shortest, with around 25 feet of cable.
  • Toilet Snakes: As the name states, these augers are specifically designed for unclogging a toilet. They can remove stubborn clogs that the good old household plunger cannot resolve.
  • Medium Drain Auger: The medium machine has a 50-75 foot cable and works well for kitchen drains and main clogs. One cannot use this in the bathroom pipes as it can cause damage to them.
  • Large Drain Auger: This heavy-duty machine is used for unblocking a serious clog in the main drain line. It can have 100 feet of cable and is built sturdily to extract even the toughest of nasty clogs.

Contestant Number Two: The WrenchWrench tool commonly used in plumbing, highlighting essential equipment for professional plumbers, relevant to plumbing maintenance and services.

While the term ”wrench” describes more a category of tools than a single tool, it is a word that tends to evoke images of the traditional tools of the plumbing trade. There are many types of wrenches used in a variety of industries, and a professional plumber would not use many in their everyday work. 

There are a few specific types of wrenches that a plumber must have ready in their tool belt. The list below includes a few wrenches likely to be found in any plumbing professional’s inventory: 

  • Adjustable Wrench
  • Channel Locks
  • Pipe Wrench
  • End Pipe Wrench
  • Offset Wrench

Contestant Number Three: The Safety Kit

Safety equipment is one category of tools that are often used but often neglected in lists. The proper safety equipment keeps both the technician and the clients safe and free from injury or property damage. 

Safety equipment can be as simple as the steel-toed boots a worker wears or as advanced as molded ear protection made specifically to fit a certain person’s ear. Gloves and safety goggles are perhaps the most often used in the world of plumbing. Gloves in particular protect and assist with gripping tools and make the technician more effective at their job.

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