Aug302016
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7 Must Have Plumbing Tools

Plumbers In Kanata Plan Ahead Before Things Get Messy!

Even though you have probably subscribed to the best plumbing service in town, it won’t do any harm to prepare yourself for a plumbing emergency, should it knock at your door when you least expect it (which it will-trust me). Plumber Kanata company John the Plumber can resolve all of your plumbing needs.

You’re bound to be troubled by dripping faucets, leaky pipes, clogged toilets, low water pressure, and the works! Sometimes, the drip or the leak gets so out of hand that it has to be attended to immediately. There are certain supplies or tools that should be in your tool box should such a situation arise. Here’s a checklist of the material.

  1. Tongue-and-Groove Pliers

This tool is THE ‘go-to’ tool for most plumbers any time they need to grab, pull, twist, hold, tighten or loosen something. They come in two sizes 10 in and 12 in. Get both.

  1. Basin Wrench

No tool can comply with the tightening and loosening of nuts that hold sink faucets in place like this one. The long shaft of the basin wrench allows easy and effective manipulation of its pivoting jaw to lock onto the nuts in the hard to reach places.

  1. Pipe Wrench

You’ll need two of these; one for turning and one for gripping and holding. These heavy wrenches are used to tighten and loosen pipes, fittings and nuts. Their serrated jaws can damage a fixture’s finish so you may need to wrap a cloth around the jaw for protection in case of a firmer grip.

  1. Hacksaw:

This is a must-need for every tool kit. You can cut through metal pipes, plastic pipes and hardware. Just be careful during the tougher cuts. Make sure the blade in the frame is tense.

  1. Metal File:

This tool smooths the edges and odd or rough projections of metal pipes after cutting. It’s best to have two files; half-round, which has both rounded and flat surfaces, and a rat-tail file, which is round and tapered.

  1. Plunger:

This is the most underrated instrument and every household needs at least one. It’s called a plumber’s best friend for a reason. It’s useful in unclogging toilets, sinks, tubs and floor drains.

  1. Closet Auger:

This is a manual un-clogging tool designed especially for toilets. It’s a long steel resilient cable which will get through the toughest clogs around.

Hope the tools in this handy list will help you stock up. It’s always better to prep for unprecedented events than to fret about it at that time. The best part is that these supplies are extremely economical and won’t be a burden on your pocket! If you are ever stuck give our Kanata plumbers a call for all your Plumbing needs.

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