7 Useful Tools and Materials for Plumbing: Must Use!

Do you want to know all the essential equipment that professional plumbers should carry, then swipe up and know more.

Sink Auger: The best tool for dislodging and removing obstructions in sink and tub drains is a sink auger. Also known as toilet augers

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Toilet or Closet Auger: To unclog toilets, use a toilet auger, also known as a closet auger or water closet auger.

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Flange Plunger: A long rubber flap that extends below the dome of the plunger head and aids in sealing the area around the toilet bowl's bottom hole.

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Sink and Tub Plunger: This tool is used to unclog obstructions in sinks, tubs, and showers. It has a rubber cup-like form with a wooden handle.

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Plumber's tape: is a crucial component in stopping leaks at threaded plumbing connections. commonly known as Teflon tape

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Channel-Type Pliers: These are standard adjustable pliers but have longer adjustment sections that let you grab pipes or other plumbing components.

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A faucet valve-seat wrench is a straightforward device used to take out the valve seats on a compression faucet

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Contact Wood's Plumbing if you want to learn more about the equipment. We are able to assist you with your plumbing issues.

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