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Tools of the Trade

Recommended tools for Plumbing professionals.

Wrenches

2 tools

Adjustable Pipe Wrench

Grip and turn threaded pipe and fittings. Choose a properly sized wrench and protect finished surfaces.

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Basin Wrench

Reach faucet mounting nuts in the tight space behind a sink basin.

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Drain Tools

2 tools

Drain Auger

Mechanically clear localized drain obstructions. Choose the cable and head for the fixture and line.

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Drain Inspection Camera

Inspect drain interiors to locate obstructions or damage before choosing a repair.

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Sewer & Drain Machines

4 tools

Milwaukee M12 Drain Snake

Cordless drum snake for fixture and sink lines. Milwaukee lists a 25-foot cable and applications for roughly 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 inch drain lines; confirm cable size and line fit for the job.

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL High Speed Chain Snake

Cordless chain-style machine for 1-1/4 to 2 inch pipes. Match chain knockers and accessories to pipe material and diameter.

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sewer Sectional Machine

Cable-drive sectional machine for sewer lateral lines. Milwaukee lists 2 to 8 inch lines and up to 200 feet of cable capacity; select compatible cable for the obstruction and line.

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Milwaukee MX FUEL Sewer Drum Machine with POWERTREDZ

Trailer-free, battery-powered sewer drum machine with lift assist. Milwaukee lists 3 to 8 inch sewer laterals and 5/8 or 3/4 inch cable; check cable compatibility and transport requirements.

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Tubing & Cutting

1 tool

Copper Tubing Cutter

Make controlled, square cuts in copper tubing; deburr the cut before joining.

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Joining Tools

2 tools

iCrimp PEX Crimp System

Browse iCrimp PEX crimp and cinch tools, including options for copper crimp rings and stainless-steel clamp rings. Confirm the fitting system, applicable standard, and tool range before choosing a kit.

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PEX Expansion System

Join compatible PEX-A tubing with an expansion tool, rings, and fittings. Match components to the tubing system and follow the tool maker instructions for checking each connection.

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Pipe Threaders

1 tool

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader Kit

Cordless threader kit with compact NPT die heads for 1/2 to 1-1/4 inch pipe. Use the correct dies, cutting oil, and pipe support for the material and thread standard.

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Press Tools

2 tools

Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool

Cordless press tool platform for compatible press fitting systems. Jaws are sold separately; verify the tool, jaw, fitting, and pipe-material compatibility matrix before use.

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Milwaukee M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool Kit

Compact press-tool kit supplied with 1/2 to 1 inch CTS-V copper jaws. Other materials and fitting systems require compatible jaws; verify the manufacturer compatibility matrix.

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Powered Pipe Cutters

1 tool

Milwaukee M12 Plastic Pipe Shear

Cordless shear for PVC, CPVC, PEX, ABS, and other listed plastics. Milwaukee rates it for up to 2 inch Schedule 80 PVC; confirm material and size limits before cutting.

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Other Tools & Brands

4 tools

Vevor Brand Plumbing Tools

Vevor provides a wide selection of tools at their website.

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Ridgid Brand Tools

Ridgid tools provides a whole line of tools for every job and task.

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Dewalt Power Tools

Tools by Dewalt to tackle most difficult jobs.

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Milwaukee Brand Tools

Tools for the trades that most workers swear by.

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