Best pipe wrenches according to redditors
We found 47 Reddit comments discussing the best pipe wrenches. We ranked the 30 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 47 Reddit comments discussing the best pipe wrenches. We ranked the 30 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Four of these.
Lots of specialized tool suggestions in here - I grabbed one of these for a similar job.
If you own a home a basin wrench is probably the biggest time saver you can get.
When something goes wrong, it's never planned, and it's usually water. This saves so much time and headache it's worth way more than $10-15.
First off that is your rifle
Ok enough with the jokes and on to the helpful stuff.
I have an AR556 as well, word of caution for you the deta ring (the ring at the back of the handguard that holds the handguard in place) on this is different than the standard delta ring.
A standard delta ring holds the handguard by pressure but this one twists to tighten and it might be a little tough to unscrew the first time, or if you over tighten it in the future.
Even though it is different it is compatible with just about any carbine length drop in handguard.
I would suggest getting a strap wrench just in case it is too tight to unscrew by hand, but you should never use the strapwrench to tighten it you could crack it.
You can also unscrew the delta ring and put some grease or anti-seize on the threads to make it easier to deal with in the future.
Other than the delta ring, and honestly the delta ring is not a big deal unless you plan to change your hand hurds frequently, this is a good solid choice for a first rifle.
My grandmother gave my wife the 1940's equivalent of [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076JLTHV5), and that is what she uses for difficult jars and such. But it may be overkill for what you are asking...
For the love of god don't use vice grips you'll only fuck it up more. Get yourself a small pipe wrench. They grip and provide rotational bite, vise grips are the worst tool know to mechanic monkeys they provide clamping force which doesn't help the nut any at all and will only lead to stripping it more.
One of these little mamajammas has damn near completely replaced all my visegrips.
https://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-31000-Pipe-Wrench-Red/dp/B0009GF3YS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=6%22+pipe+wrench&qid=1567901642&s=gateway&sr=8-1
You may need a cheater bar, I've used a 2' one on mine for something similar before.
If that nut is larger than 3/4 in (19mm) you may consider the next step up also. (8")
Call Grohe for the spray replacement and ask them for the o-ring for the base. I am sure they will either send it for free or charge something that is much cheaper than new faucet. To remove the faucet you'll need faucet wrench. Make sure you use plumber's putty when installing faucet back so no more leaks will form. Easy fix.
There is no cartridge in the handle. There is a stem that needs to be removed so one can replace the washer.
Stem removal kit
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Eastman-5-Piece-Plumber-s-Socket-Set-with-Bar-Handle-45041/205807861
If you want to remove everything, then unscrew the metal cover on top and use a movable head basin wrench to remove everything from the bottom.
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-WRN92001-Wrench-Capacity-11-Inch/dp/B01D4ZF0HA
Assuming it's the same system as around here, there isn't a lot you can do without proper tools. You'll need a tubular spanner of appropriate length and WD40.
Spanner can either be a more professional one like these: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-WRN92002-Telescoping-Capacity-10-Inch/
Or a cheap metal/plastic one if you think it'll move without too much resistance:
https://www.amazon.de/Connex-COX583007-Steckschraubendreher-mit-T-Griff
https://www.amazon.de/Steckschlüssel-Doppelendiger-Wasserhahn-Befestigung-Schraubenzieher
WD 40 helps to address rust. If you want to use heating (dangerous in close confines), make sure you let it cool before screwing and spray with WD 40 after. The heating is to "crack" the rust by widening the parts. If you try to screw while hot, the expansion will work against you.
I have nightmares about all of the issues I've had messing with plumbing crap. I just bought a similar tool on Amazon just now because this looks so much better than what I've used in the past.
love your collection - I'd recommend these if you do any type plumbing - they're by Wilde, and they're a smaller company - but I carry them for any plumbing work:
Wilde 10 in. Pipe Wrench Pliers
Another user /u/PM_PICS_OF_ME_NAKED posted this link for you, but the spam filter got it.
>Get a basin wrench. Problem solved.
>https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-WRN92001-Wrench-Capacity-11-Inch/dp/B01D4ZF0HA/
Use a plumbers wrench. May need two. If you have the nerve go down to the home depot and just use the ones on the shelf. Find an ent working there and they will certainly help!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-31020-Straight-Pipe-Wrench/dp/B0000224J8/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343082519&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=plumpers+wrench
They are line pinching pliers. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003WZX7UA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1464364966&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=pinch+off+pliers&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2BCeCe6FjL&ref=plSrch
I must know what this is called.
Edit: I found it: https://smile.amazon.com/Loggerhead-BG8-01R-01-8-inch-Bionic-Grip/dp/B000KG8EXO/
Any bag or bucket will do - it's what you put in it that counts. Something cheap is best, like a 5 gal bucket, since the tools are going to cost you...
The tools I recommend having immediately:
-Hammer (22oz Estwing steel hammer is great, I still have the first one I ever bought 14 years ago)
-Nail puller
-Flat pry bar
-2-lb sledge (if you're doing commercial work you'll be setting a lot of hangers :)
-12" or shorter level (preferably with grade marks - I like these ones
-Set of cold chisels
-Adjustable pliers (some like channellocks, but after using both for many years, I have come to the conclusion that due to mechanical advantages and better engineering, these Knipex pliers are the best pliers on the face of the earth, period. You can get a 3-pack on ebay for less than $100. But you can also just get the 10" ones which you'll use most often for around $30 online.
-"Rat-tail" file and flat file
-4-in-1 or 8-in-1 screwdriver
-utility knife (preferably one that stores blades in the handle and one that easily changes blades)
-Sharpies (or pencils - I prefer sharpies, since they more visibly mark metal)
-12", 8", and 6" crescent wrench. Get something cheap, because eventually you'll want these and they're effing expensive, so you might as well get some basic stuff now, knowing that you'll eventually upgrade when you have about $800 to spend on hand tools.
-5/16" nut driver
That's all I can think of right now....don't get too worried about getting the perfect stuff now, because as you steadily become a master of your craft, your style of organization, tool selection, and approach will gradually become more specific, and you'll go through lots of old crappy "apprentice" tools before you start to have thousands of dollars invested in super-special stuff like this, this,this, this, this, boy I could go on forever. You don't use a lot of stuff very often, but when you need it, nothing else will do. Oh, and pipe wrenches...aluminum Ridgid pipe wrenches.
EDIT: Oh I forgot! If you're doing commercial work and cast iron piping, you'll definitely want one of these.
Just get a mini pipe wrench.
https://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-31000-Pipe-Wrench-Red/dp/B0009GF3YS/
Um, this is on Amazon
(8-in-1) faucet and sink installer,multi-purpose wrench plumbing tool for Toilet Bowl/Sink/Bathroom/Kitchen Plumbing and more (red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MSBY2S6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FxgwDb2NADWC2
I love dyi projects. Never had this problem but I’m sure one day I will. So I did some research and found that a faucet wrench might help. Pretty responsible price on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01D4ZF0HA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506486803&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=basin+wrench&dpPl=1&dpID=31p%2B3ll2XML&ref=plSrch
I got you
Most faucets come with a specially designed plastic tool for securing that nut, if you know the faucet model you should be able to get a replacement for it. Or you can try a universal tool like this: https://www.amazon.com/installer-multi-purpose-plumbing-Bathroom-Plumbing/dp/B07MSBY2S6
Superior tool basin buddy
https://smile.amazon.com/Superior-Tool-03825-Wrench-Wrench-coupling/dp/B007BI7IJA/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3MVMO3N7DDBT7&keywords=superior+tool&qid=1568886959&sprefix=superior+tool%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-4
1/4 dive socket set up to 9/16 or the metric equivalent plus extensions
https://smile.amazon.com/TEKTON-4-Inch-6-Point-Ratchet-32-Inch/dp/B07P7WMK4L/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3LFRNNYLLK74W&keywords=1%2F4+drive+socket+set&qid=1568887157&sprefix=1%2F4+drive+%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-4
Tool bag ( may as well start thinking about having more then one )
https://smile.amazon.com/DEWALT-DGL573-Lighted-Technicians-Tool/dp/B00QNTVV6Y/ref=sr_1_4?crid=9LFYMX8PWTBT&keywords=dewalt+tool+bag&qid=1568887426&sprefix=dewalt+tool%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-4
I really like that tool bag, use an old tool bag for spare / rare tools
One of these, perhaps? Not clear it'll transmit the torque you need. If you can get to it from the side, it looks like the inner end has a standard 1.5" or so hex....
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-WRN92004-Telescoping-Capacity-10-Inch/dp/B01D4ZF034/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524174576&sr=8-1&keywords=basin+wrench+tekton
https://www.amazon.com/Tohnichi-Adjustable-Torque-4200PHL-60-300ft-lbs/dp/B012YD9E5W
Draft Warehouse Faucet and Hex Nut Wrench with Vinyl Coating, Heavy Duty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00829HKEK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_XOavybTT6PTZP
Here you go. Works great!
Sounds like you're done with the conversion itself, but this is what I used: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=453105
Maybe you have the same fridge even! The only thing that doesn't say to get is the right tool to fasten the faucets on the inside of the tower. It's a bitch without the proper tool. It's just so tight in the 2 faucet towers. Here is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00829HKEK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00J97GJHI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NH6YW8176WY4Y44J4VD
If you're doing a 1 faucet tower I wouldn't worry about it though. Also, I use a bungee cord to secure the CO2 to the small shelf.
I just copy and pasted the equipment descriptions into google for things I didn't have. As for the copper pipes, that's what I did too. I got some wall brackets for the pipes and screwed them into the wall inside and ran them up the tower using some elbow connectors. I got the pipes and brackets at Home Depot, along with the copper pipe cutter tool. I did that instead of a fan.
Pipe wrench pliers. Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Tool-06010-Smooth-Wrench/dp/B004HLTR7K
A good head torch. €50+ worth.
Those Bionic Grip Wrench.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000KG8EXO/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
A 3 step steps.
I'm trying to thread some pipes with a pipe threader like this, but different brand. I think the result is a tad too big. When I tried to screw in a pipe connector, it only got in for about 1-1/2 rotations before it stopped. I could force screw it with a wrench to get a bit more in, but is there a better way to make it work?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DIN9P/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_QAHUtb1VJ99MN4EP
One of those bad boys should do the trick for you, if it doesn't, get one for both hands. One for the jar, one for the lid. Arrange them so you can squeeze the handles together and every jar in the world will bow before your might.
https://www.amazon.com/31040-Heavy-Duty-Straight-48-inch-Plumbing/dp/B0000224JC
These are much more handy: https://www.amazon.com/31040-Heavy-Duty-Straight-48-inch-Plumbing/dp/B0000224JC/
We had an epic clog in the bathroom sink once. The prior owners liked to cram hair down there or something. We ended up having to shut off the water to the bathroom, removed the piping, and manually scraping out all the goop and hair in the pipes. Then put it all back together and water test it. Took about 90 minutes and it has worked well ever since.
If you have to go that route get a pair of disposable gloves, one of those plastic drain snakes (about $2-$4 at HD), and a hook and pick set (saw one at autozone for $1.79). Don't forget some plumber's tape(just got some for $0.52 at walmart).
You can use either a big channel-lock pliers or an actual plumber's wrench (usually more expensive) to take apart the pipes, if you need to buy some measure your pipe sizes ahead of time. You will either need 2 of them, one to counterbalance your wrenching, or some other way to hold the other end in-place while you unscrew stuff.
Good luck!
As an aside: the amazon stuff I linked is waay over priced, but it lets you know what I am talking about, and I'm too lazy to find the best prices for stuff in your area.
Amazon: Loggerhead BG8-01R-01 8-inch Bionic Grip Wrench https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KG8EXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EMhODb1JV9R25