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Essential Tools for Every Plumber
A general survey of what goes into a plumber's kit: wrenches, cutters, torches, drain tools, and the supplies and safety gear that round out a working tool bag.
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Plumbing Tool Kits
Tools for installing, repairing and fitting pipes.
Essential Tools for Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Which pipe cutters, reamers, threaders and joining tools you need for copper, plastic, PEX and steel pipe, and how the right choice depends on the material.
Essential Tools for Plumbing Installation
Tools for roughing in and setting new fixtures and supply lines: layout, drilling and cutting framing, supports, connectors, and the testing steps that follow.
Essential Tools for Plumbing Repair
The leak repair tools, clog clearing gear and cleanup supplies worth keeping on hand, plus how to shut off water first and replace worn fittings safely.
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