A plumber is responsible for installing and repairing pipes and water supply systems in both commercial and residential buildings. As part of this job, plumbers need specialized tools to work on plumbing systems. Depending on the job and the company, there are many different types of tools that might be used. Many of these tools are standard across the plumbing industry and are used in different ways by different types of plumbing professionals. Some of the most common tools used by plumbers include: Plumbing Pipe Wrenches - These tools are used to turn pipes and other fittings, such as valves and faucets. They can be operated manually or with a pneumatic impact wrench. PVC and copper Pipe Benders - These are used to create loops in pipes, creating bends, or to force pipes into fixed connections or fittings that would otherwise be too small to fit over. Copper Pipe Cutting and Bending Shears - These are used for cutting and bending copper pipe. They are often paired with a PVC pipe cutting shears for cutting PVC pipe. Pipe Measuring Tape - This is a specialized tool for measuring pipe and fitting sizes, including diameters, locations, and distances from one connection point to another. Pipe Clamps - These are often used to temporarily connect two pipes together. They are also used to clamp pipes together to form a joint or repair a broken connection. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Pipe Benders - These are heavy-duty tools that are used to create large loops in pipe, as well as to force two pipes together. They are often used for connecting large, high-pressure pipes, such as those used for water or sewage. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Pipe-Cutter Shears - These tools are used to cut large-diameter pipes. They are often used in place of PVC pipe-cutting shears due to their larger cutting capacity.
J-B Wrenches
J-B wrench - An adjustable wrench that is commonly used to turn plumbing fittings and valves. They come in different sizes, depending on the fitting or valve being used.T-Handle Pipe Tester - This tool is used to determine whether pipes are pressurized. It consists of a handle attached to a rubber tube that is attached to a gauge. The gauge is used to measure the pressure inside the pipe.
Copper Pipe
Copper pipe cutter - This is a specialized tool for cutting copper pipe. It is often used in commercial plumbing because it is capable of cutting through thick copper pipe.Copper pipe bender - Copper pipe benders are used to create large loops in copper pipe that are too large to fit through tight spaces. PVC pipe benders are too small to create the loops that copper benders are capable of.
Copper Pipe Bending Shears
Plastic pipe cutter - This is a specialized tool for cutting PVC pipe. It is often used in commercial plumbing because it is capable of cutting through thick PVC pipe. Plumbing Pipe Shears - These are often used to make quick, easy cuts in pipe, especially copper and PVC. They are less specialized than the other tools listed above, and can be used for cutting any type of pipe.
T-Handle Pipe Tester
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Pipe Tester - This tool is used to test the pressure in pipes. It is often used by commercial plumbing, where it is necessary for employees to test the pressure at various points in the system. Pneumatic/Hydraulic T-Handle Pipe Tester - This tool is similar to the above tool, but uses a different method for measuring the pressure in the system. It measures the amount of water in the system by measuring the pressure in the pipes.
Summing up
A plumber is responsible for installing and repairing pipes and water supply systems in both commercial and residential buildings. As part of this job, plumbers need specialized tools to work on plumbing systems. Depending on the job and the company, there are many different types of tools that might be used. Many of these tools are standard across the plumbing industry and are used in different ways by different types of plumbing professionals. Some of the most common tools used by plumbers include: Plumbing Pipe Wrenches - These tools are used to turn pipes and other fittings, such as valves and faucets. They can be operated manually or with a pneumatic impact wrench. PVC and copper Pipe Benders - These are used to create loops in pipes, creating bends, or to force pipes into fixed connections or fittings that would otherwise be too small to fit over. Copper Pipe Cutting and Bending Shears - These are used for cutting and bending copper pipe. They are often paired with a PVC pipe cutting shears for cutting PVC pipe. Pipe Measuring Tape - This is a specialized tool for measuring pipe and fitting sizes, including diameters, locations, and distances from one connection point to another. Pipe Clamps - These are often used to temporarily connect two pipes together. They are also used to clamp pipes together to form a joint or repair a broken connection. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Pipe Benders - These are heavy-duty tools that are used to create large loops in pipe, as well as to force two pipes together. They are often used for connecting large, high-pressure pipes, such as those used for water or sewage. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Pipe-Cutter Shears - These tools are used to cut large-diameter pipes. They are often used in place of PVC pipe-cutting shears due to their larger cutting capacity.