There are many different radiator key types. A radiator key can be used for many things, such as bleeding radiators, closing a lockshield, or replacing a radiator valve. I have been replacing and repairing radiators full-time for over a decade and have bought more plumbing tools and radiator keys than I could ever need. In […]
The best plumbing blow torch for soldering copper pipes is without a doubt the Rothenberger Super Fire 2. Rothenberger make some crap tools but their gas torch is definitely one of the best tools around. I have been plumbing and soldering for over a decade and in this post, I’ll show you why I think
Press tools have changed the game for plumbers when it comes to copper pipes, they make doing pipework a lot easier. Soldering copper fittings still has its uses over press-fit fittings but for the most part, press-fit tools are so much better. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and moving from
A thermal imaging camera is one of the best plumbing tools and can save the day for a plumber. They allow you to see temperature differences in surfaces and can help you with water leak detection, blockages in pipes, and show you exactly how a radiator heats up to check for sludge. I have been
The best plumbers tool bag is subjective as some plumbers use the best tool bag money can buy and some use cheap buckets to carry their tools. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and have bought many tool bags over the years, from the cheapest to the best quality and most
Water pump pliers, called grips by plumbers, are adjustable pliers that are much-needed and one of the best tools in every plumbers tool kit. I have been plumbing and buying plumbing tools (many more than I need) for over a decade and have had my first and best water pump pliers since day one. Here
Adjustable spanners (or adjustable wrenches) are an essential part of any plumbing tool kit. Having the best tools as a plumber will make jobs go much more smoothly. I have been a full-time plumber and buying plumbing tools for over a decade and have bought many more tools than I need. Here I’ll show you the
If you buy cheap plumbing tools as a plumber you will be replacing them often. Cheap tools break more easily and wear out much quicker than quality tools. I use hand tools every day and have many more than I need. I started plumbing two decades ago and mostly bought cheap tools, now I buy
