Best 35 Plumbing Tools List: With Images and Uses

✔ The following is a list of plumbing tools list that are essential for carrying out plumbing work. Plumbers use various tools, ranging from hammers to measuring tapes.

✔ Some plumbing tools crucial for a plumber to have nearby in case of any unforeseen circumstances are given below.

1. Plumbing Tools List  

Here is the plumbing tools list with images and uses: 

Names	Images	Uses
1. Copper Tube Cutter		Used to cut pipe.
2. Water Pump Pliers		They are used to tighten and secure grip on nuts and bolts.
3. Air Testing U Gauge Kit		They are used to test drains and sewers.
4. Solder Capillary Lead-Free Wire		They are used to produce perfect joints quickly and effectively.
5. PVC Pipe Cement		They are used for an airtight, leak-proof bond and PVC repairs.
6. Pipe Sealing Cord		They seal pipe threads, lubricate threaded connections, and prevent seizing during disassembly.
7. PTFE Tape		They are used for sealing pipe threads.
8. Super Fire 2 Torch		They are used for soldering and brazing.
9. Plastic Pipe Cutter		They are used for cutting plastic pipes.
10. Flux Brush		They are used for various purposes, such as applying acid, glue, paste, soldering, touch-ups, dusting, and other general-purpose tasks.
11. Silicone Lubricant Grease		Used to lubricate and prevent corrosion on valve stems, faucets, ballcock linkages, etc.
12. Drain Test Plug		Drainage plugs are designed to test the integrity of pipes and identify leaks or blockages under high pressure.
13. Hacksaw		They are used for cutting thin metal such as plastic, aluminum, brass, steel, or copper.
14. Pliers		They are used for gripping and holding firm objects.
15. Pipe wrench		They are used for tightening and loosening the threaded pipe joints.
16. Snake Machine		They are used to dislodge clogs in plumbing.
17. Borescope		A borescope camera is a commonly used device for examining pipes and sewer lines.
18. Crimpers		Crimping tools compress crimp rings for leak-free fittings.
19. Gloves		They protect hands against cold or heat, damage by friction, abrasion or chemicals, and disease.
20. Faucet Key		This device has been created to open up stubborn and secure sillcocks and hose bibs.
21. Plungers		They are used to clear blockages in drains and pipes.
22. Hand Auger		They are used to carry out a range of shallow digging necessary to obtain soil samples, make postholes, etc.
23. Goggles		They shield the eyes against liquid or chemical splashes and irritating mists.
24. Heat Shields/Pads		They are used to protect objects from overheating.
25. Stubby screwdriver		They are used to facilitate access to screws located in areas that cannot be reached easily by a regular screwdriver.
26. Drain Auger		They are used for removing clogs and obstructions from a drain.
27. Adjustable 2 Jaw Basin Wrench		They are used in tightening or loosening nuts in awkward positions, particularly those underneath basins or baths.
28. Adjustable Wrench: Extra Wide Jaws		This device serves the purpose of either tightening or loosening nuts and bolts.
29. Replacement Radiator Bracket		They securely fix your existing radiators to the floor or wall.
30. Standard U-Gauge Manometer		This tool is frequently utilized to test the gas pipework’s tightness.
31. Universal Drain Clearing Rod Set		This device is intended to efficiently remove obstructions from standard 100mm (4in) subterranean drainage pipes commonly in residential properties.
32. Contract Air Duster ( canned air )		Used to provide a pressurized blast, knocking loose dust and dirt.
33. High-Pressure Propane Regulator		This equipment is often used for various purposes, including blown-air heaters, grain drying, blowtorches, furnaces, outdoor catering, and similar applications.
34. Abrasive Mini Strips		They are used for roughing up, deburring, and removing paint and oxides from copper pipe and fittings before soldering.
35. Butane Propane Gas Cartridge		Gas cartridges containing butane and propane are utilized for soldering, thawing, and bending metal and plastic.