WorksheetsPLUMBING TOOLS- WRENCHES
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 24mins
A hand tool having one jaw movable and other relstively fixed, the two parallel jaw is opened or closed when placed on a pipe and rotated in one direction
Stillson wrench
Pipe wrench
Rap wrench
It is a variation of pipe wrench with a swiveling seriated jaw and knurled control knob located between the frame forming the head and the handle of the wrench. Daniel Stillson
Stillson wrench
End pipe wrench
Pipe wrench
A tool fast and easy grip used on constricted spaces or close to a wall where pipes alter their course. They are set at a slight angle to the wrenches handles and they have teeth in the jaw for an improved grip
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A variation of a pipe wrench , has a deeper and broader hook jaw housing which provides a smooth, flat surface that is may be occassionally used as a hammer
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A unique type of pipe wrench in which the turning forceapplied is multiplied . Ideal for freeing locked couplings and joints frozen by age or damage.
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A unique type of pipe wrench featuring a jaw opening parallel to the handle narrower hook jaw which provides easy entry into tight spaces
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It has un-serrated jaws, used to turn fitting of minimum strength, such as copper and brass valve and drain trap fitting or sinks and lavatories
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Any one of the several types of wrenches having one jaw fixed and the other adjustable, set to a desired size or opening bymeans of knurled. Crescent is a brand name
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Are pliers that can be locked into position, using an over-center action. Vise grip and mole grips are brand name
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A tool which resembles a pipe wrench, except for its smooth jaws . It is used to hold or turn a hardware having flat surfaces, such as nuts and drain fittings. An open or adjustable wrench may ge substituted for this purpose. Invented by charles moncky
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For tightening taps without isolating the water supply. Adjustable jaws allow for access to both the pipe union nut and the tap back nut with the same spanner. Double ended design allows use on all standard sink and bath nuts
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This is used for any for any polished pipes particularly plastic or synthetic and this walled or plated which are relatively soft or may be scratched or crushed by a wrench with serrated jaws. It has a long nylon strap wrench which gives tight grip
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This is an innovatove wrench specifically designed to allow quick, easy removal and installation of all steel rise piping on underground storage tanks. Ideal for use in spill containment reservoir and manholes
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A type of wrench used in no hub soil pipe installation. It is used to ensure tight, leak free joints. The drive tightness with a fast ratchet until the wrench clicks for an accurate 60 pound torque for every application
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A type of wrench used to install or extract 1 through 2 inches nipples. It is composed of serrated slotted of diffrent diameters attached to a shaft, these disks expand by eccentric action and provides tight grip between the interior walls of the pipe and the disk. This is used to hold closet spuds and bath,basin and sink with a diameter ul to 2 inches.
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A wrench with a hexagonal jaw which is multi-side, used to provide secure grip on all hexagonal nuts, square nuts, unions and valve packing nuts. The extra-wide opening offset is ideal for securing drain nut on sinks and tubs
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A wrench screws with hexagonally shaped recess in its head
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This is used to remove faucet valve seat
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A tool designed to fasten the closet seat to the closet bowl
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This wrench has a swiveling jaw that enable a plumber to reach into places not easily accessible with conventional wrenches. It used to loosen and tighten nuts that hold faucets, but the tool might be adapted for other close-fit application
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These are available in sets and fit nearly all tub, tub and shower valves. They are hexagonal on both ends and hollow core to fit over faucet stem handles
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A tool used to tighten the nut that secures the basket to the sink
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A type of wrench having a sprocket chain that is slipped a round pipe and then attached to the wrench handle. Sometimes called chain tong
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Allow the operator to turn the pipe in either direction without removing the tong or unhooking the chain. The handles are dropped-forged steel and have a heavy-duty I-beam design
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Designed and sized to provide extra leverage for the toughest jobs
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