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Do you recognize this prying tool?
Crowbars are commonly used as levers to pry objects apart and feature split ends for removing nails effectively.
What is the name of the tool for gripping and bending shown here?
Slip joint pliers feature an adjustable pivot allowing for varying jaw openings, with some models offering multiple positions.
What is the name of this item used as a basin stopper?
Sink plugs include older chain plugs made of rubber and newer pop-up plugs operated by a lever assembly integrated into the drain.
What is the name of this specialized tool?
PEX crimpers ensure a secure, watertight seal when crimping rings on PEX pipes. While professionals often own them, DIY enthusiasts may opt to rent PEX crimpers for occasional projects.
What item for creating a watertight fit is depicted in this image?
Plumbers use thread sealing tape, scientifically known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or Teflon tape, to create watertight seals in plumbing fittings lacking built-in rubber seals.
Which useful heat source is depicted in this image?
A blowtorch is essential for soldering pipes and has additional uses such as loosening stuck nuts and bolts or thawing frozen water in pipes.
Can you identify this tool used for gripping and bending wire?
Needle-nose pliers feature long, narrow jaws that taper towards the end, available in straight, curved, or angled shapes for versatile use.
Do you know the name of this common tool?
A claw hammer functions as both a nail driver and remover, featuring a curved claw for pulling nails; straight-claw versions are known as rip claw hammers, while larger versions are called framing hammers.
Can you identify the coiled tool shown in this picture?
When plungers fail, plumbers turn to drain snakes, auger tools designed to clear stubborn clogs in basin and toilet drains; available in manual, motorized, and drill-fitted versions.
Do you recognize this power tool used for polishing?
Angle grinders are versatile power tools used for cutting, grinding, and polishing various materials. They can be fitted with attachments such as sanding discs, polishing pads, diamond blades, grinding wheels, and wire brushes.
What is another name for these specialized screwdrivers?
The hex key, also called an Allen key or wrench, functions similarly to a screwdriver and is designed for hexagonal screws.
What is the name of this tool used for sealing holes?
Caulking, commonly made of silicone or latex, is applied using caulking guns designed to handle various types of caulking materials.
Can you identify this tool used for hot water cylinders?
Immersion heater wrenches are specialized tools used to tighten or loosen immersion heater elements in hot water cylinders. They come in cranked, ring, and box types.
Can you identify these protective items?
Eye protection, including safety goggles, spectacles, hoods, and face shields, safeguards against injuries from sharp objects, dust, shards, and chemicals.
Which well-known plumbing tool is depicted in this picture?
Gaskets, made from materials like rubber, metal, paper, cork, or fiberglass, seal surfaces together; gasket cutters are specialized for cutting specific materials.
What is the name of this widely used home improvement tool?
A spirit level, also known as a bubble level, ensures straightness in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal alignments using ethanol-filled vials.
Can you identify this cutting tool?
Hacksaws are versatile for cutting various pipe materials with blades ranging from 14 to 32 teeth per inch (TPI) to suit different thicknesses.
Can you identify this powered cutting tool?
The sabre saw, also known as a jigsaw, is a versatile powered cutting tool used for slicing through metal, plastic, and wood.
Can you recognize this cutting tool?
A pipe cutter cuts pipes and tubes faster and with cleaner edges compared to a hacksaw.
What tool for inspecting pipes and drains is shown in this image?
Inspection cameras are equipped with camera snakes of varying lengths, some exceeding 100 feet. They enable users to inspect inside holes, crevices, and deep within pipes or drains to locate blockages without invasive methods.
Which tool for clearing blockages is depicted in this image?
Sink plungers have a simple rubber hemisphere, while toilet plungers have a rubber hemisphere with an extension flange.
Can you name this widely used tool?
Adjustable wrenches have one fixed and one movable jaw, adjustable to fit various sizes of nuts, bolts, and pipes; some models are self-adjusting.
What is the name of this essential plumbing tool?
The PO plug wrench is designed for installing and removing pop-up or pop-out plugs in basins or tubs, tailored for specific drain types.
Can you name this tool used for clearing clogs?
While a sink plunger may work for some toilet clogs, a toilet plunger with an extension flange provides a better seal around the drain, making it more effective for stubborn clogs.
Can you name this versatile tool?
Locking pliers, also known as mole grips or vise grips, are essential for gripping rounded nuts and bolts securely. They allow plumbers to hold work pieces in place while keeping both hands free.
Which lighting device is shown in this picture?
For plumbers working in confined, poorly lit spaces, a headlamp provides a hands-free lighting solution, more practical than a handheld flashlight.
Do you know the name of this tool used for tightening and loosening fasteners?
A basin wrench is indispensable for accessing and loosening nuts and bolts in hard-to-reach areas under sinks, crucial for faucet removal.
Which cutting tool is depicted in this image?
Utility knives come with fixed, folding, or sliding blades, all of which are sharp and ideal for tasks like cutting PEX pipes.
Can you name this useful plumbing tool?
Single cut flat files feature parallel teeth, while double cut files have crisscrossing teeth, the latter being effective for removing larger amounts of material during shaping.
Can you identify the safety gear shown in this photograph?
Plumbers rely on protective gear like heavy-duty nitrile gloves due to the sharp tools and potentially hazardous chemicals they work with.