The list of essential tools for plumbing:
- Nose pliers: This tool is used to cut and remove plumbing pipes, as well as to unscrew threaded fittings.
- Adjustable Wrenches: Useful for tightening or loosening bolts, these wrenches are indispensable for plumbing work as they can be used on metric or imperial threads.
- Leak detector: This electronic device allows the plumber to quickly find a leak without having to dig along the wall or floor. It usually consists of a microphone and a pair of earbuds that allow the technician to pinpoint the source of the problem.
- Phillips screwdrivers: Phillips screwdrivers are specially designed to reach hard-to-reach screws when they are located behind any object (sink, bathtub, etc.). They offer a greater grip and give access to inaccessible places thanks to their unique shape.
- Pipe cutter: This type of tool is mainly used by professionals to make clean cuts on metal tubes such as those used in plumbing or central heating in particular.