Plumber Tools
The wrenches, torch, and clearing tools for the calls that come up every week, not the specialty press tools.
Screwdrivers

Klein Tools 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver Set
BestOne handle covers Phillips, slotted, Torx, square bits, and three nut driver sizes, cutting down what you carry.
$15.97
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Pliers

Channellock 430CB 10" Tongue & Groove Pliers
BestStraight-jaw tongue-and-groove pliers for hose clamps, fittings, and anything round that needs a real grip.
$25.95
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Work Gloves

Mechanix Wear Original Work Gloves
BestSynthetic-leather palm and touchscreen-compatible fingertips protect hands from sharp edges and hot parts without losing dexterity.
$23.59
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Pipe Wrenches

RIDGID 31005 Model 8 Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench
Best8-inch straight pipe wrench for fittings and shop plumbing, small enough to keep in a bag for daily rounds.
$31.79
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RIDGID 818/814 18" & 14" Aluminum Pipe Wrench Bundle
Two larger aluminum wrenches for fittings the 8-inch won't reach or grip, the complement to a small pipe wrench rather than a replacement for it.
$144.98
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RIDGID 31025 Model 18 Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench
An 18-inch ductile-iron wrench for larger fittings a 10-inch adjustable wrench can't grip, the second wrench most plumbers keep in the truck.
$59.97
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Safety Glasses

3M Virtua AP Safety Glasses
BestAnti-fog, anti-scratch coating and side shields for basic eye protection cheap enough to keep several pairs around.
$9.88
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Basin Wrenches

Superior Tool 03812 Telescopic Basin Wrench
BestAdjustable jaw that extends 11-17 inches for reaching faucet nuts under a sink where a normal wrench can't fit.
$15.84
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General Tools 140XL Telescoping Basin Wrench, Large Jaw
A larger 1" to 2" jaw capacity than the standard telescoping basin wrench in this catalog, for bigger faucet and supply-line nuts the smaller jaw can't open onto.
$31.47
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Adjustable Wrenches

Crescent RapidSlide 10-Inch Adjustable Wrench
BestOne-hand jaw adjustment on fittings and nuts of varying sizes, a standard in any plumbing bag.
$26.86
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Torches

Bernzomatic TS4000 Trigger Start Torch
BestTrigger-start propane/MAPP torch for sweating copper joints, with an instant on/off instead of a match or striker.
$65.15
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Drain Augers

Cobra Products 10250 Drain Auger, 1/4" x 25'
BestHand-crank drain snake for clearing clogged sink and tub lines, long enough for most household runs.
$17.95
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Plungers

NEIKO 60166A Heavy-Duty Toilet Plunger
BestAll-angle design seats against odd bowl shapes better than a flat cup plunger, aluminum handle holds up to daily use.
$10.69
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Tubing Cutters

RIDGID 32920 Model 15 Screw Feed Tubing Cutter
BestClean, square cuts on copper and aluminum tubing from 3/16 to 1-1/8 inch, with a fold-away reamer built in.
$40.49
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SharkBite U701 Pipe Cutter, 1/4-1 Inch
Ratcheting cutter for PEX and PE-RT tubing, a cheap second cutter that doesn't need copper's clearance to swing around the pipe.
$10.52
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Klein Tools 50063 Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter
One-handed ratcheting cutter sized for PVC, CPVC, and PEX up to 1-1/4" I.D., a dedicated plastic-pipe cutter that leaves a square edge a utility knife or saw won't.
$19.98
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Sealants

Oatey Hercules Sta Put Plumber's Putty, 14oz
BestSeals drain flanges and faucet bases without hardening, the standard choice for anything that needs to come apart again someday.
$13.95
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Pipe Threaders

RIDGID 36475 Exposed Ratchet Threader Set (1/2"-2" NPT)
BestA full manual ratcheting threader with dies from 1/2" to 2" NPT, for cutting new pipe threads on-site instead of hauling pre-threaded stock.
$925.86
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PEX Tools

iCrimp IWS-1234W PEX Crimping Tool Kit
BestCombo crimper for 1/2" and 3/4" copper PEX rings with a built-in cutter and go/no-go gauge, everything needed to make a code-checkable crimp.
$65.22
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Bucket Organizers

Bucket Boss The Bucketeer Bucket Tool Organizer
BestTurns a standard 5-gallon bucket into 30 pockets of tool storage while leaving the center open for parts, cheaper and more mobile than a rolling case.
$16.48
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Deburring Tools

Generic Pipe Deburring Tool Kit with Depth Gauge
BestInner/outer reamer for PVC, copper, brass, and aluminum pipe with a depth gauge, cleans up a cut before it goes into a fitting.
$9.99
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Toilet Augers

RIDGID 59797 K-6 Toilet Auger
BestA dedicated 6-foot toilet auger with a vinyl bowl guard, clears toilet clogs without scratching porcelain the way a sink snake would.
$97.61
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Thread Seal Tape

Oatey 31212 PTFE Thread Seal Tape, 3/4"x260"
BestWider PTFE tape for larger NPT threads, the cheap consumable every threaded fitting on a job needs.
$6.54
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Inspection Cameras

Milwaukee 2313-21 M12 Cordless Inspection Camera
BestA cordless borescope for looking inside walls and small drain lines before cutting anything open, saves a guess-and-patch repair.
$379.95
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Press Tools

Milwaukee 2473-22 M12 Force Logic Press Tool Kit (1/2"-1")
One-handed cordless press tool that makes a code-checkable ProPress/press-fit copper and PEX joint in seconds without a torch, the tool that's replacing sweated joints on most modern service trucks.
$2,105.00
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Drain Camera Reels

VEVOR Sewer Camera with 512Hz Locator, 165ft
BestA reel-mounted 165-foot self-leveling camera with a built-in transmitter for locating the exact spot of a clog or break underground, for sewer-line runs a cordless borescope can't reach.
$569.98
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Faucet & Sink Installer Tools

RIDGID 57003 EZ Change Plumbing Wrench
BestA quick-change multi-tool for faucets, shut-off valves, supply lines, and basket strainers, reaches under a sink in tight spots a standard wrench can't swing into.
$22.99
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Torch Tips

TurboTorch 0386-0102 A-5 Acetylene Tip Swirl
BestA swirl-combustion replacement tip that concentrates heat on the joint for cleaner copper brazing, the wear part every acetylene torch setup eventually needs.
$99.99
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Putty Knives

HYDE TOOLS Putty Knife
BestScrapes old plumber's putty, caulk, and gasket residue off a sink or drain flange before resealing it, a two-dollar tool that saves a sloppy reinstall.
$8.09
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Tubing Benders

RIDGID 38048 Model 608 Heavy-Duty Tubing Bender, 1/2"
BestBends copper and aluminum tubing up to 180 degrees without kinking it, avoids adding an elbow fitting where a clean bend will do.
$219.99
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Faucet Seat Wrenches

Superior Tool 03860 Universal Faucet Seat Wrench
BestSix-step hex and square ends remove and reseat worn compression faucet seats, a five-minute fix for a dripping faucet instead of replacing the whole valve.
$13.99
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Water Heater Tools

Supplying Demand 49057 Water Heater Element Wrench (1-1/2" & 1-7/8")
BestDual-hex socket wrench sized for the two most common screw-in element sizes, breaks a stuck element loose without rounding it off the way a pipe wrench does.
$20.49
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Sink Strainer Wrenches

DURATECH Long Reach Basket Strainer Wrench
BestA sliding-handle double-ended wrench that locks and turns a kitchen sink basket strainer's lock nut, purpose-built where an adjustable wrench slips on the flats.
$11.99
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Power Drain Machines

RIDGID 55808 PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine
BestClears clogged tub, shower, and sink lines beyond what a hand toilet auger reaches, with auto-feed so it's a one-person job.
$222.68
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Pipe Vises

RIDGID 16703 Model 425 Portable TRISTAND Chain Vise
BestFolding jobsite stand holds pipe steady for cutting and threading, distinct from the bench-mounted threader already covered.
$406.04
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Pressure Gauges

Watts 0950200 Water Pressure Test Gauge
BestScrews onto a hose bib to diagnose high or low static pressure complaints and run code-required pressure checks, cheap enough to always keep in the truck.
$12.99
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Fitting Cleaning Brushes

Oatey 31328 3/4" Fitting Cleaning Brush
BestCleans oxidation inside a copper fitting for a proper solder joint, a separate step from deburring the pipe end.
$5.18
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Hacksaws

Milwaukee 48-22-0050 12" High-Tension Hacksaw
BestCuts pipe, threaded rod, and bolts cleanly on rough-in and repair jobs, a basic cutting tool the catalog was missing entirely.
$24.97
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Pipe Locators

General Pipe Cleaners Magnetomatic Pipe & Cable Locator
BestFinds buried metal pipe or cable before digging or drilling into it, cheap insurance against an expensive mistake.
$57.50
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Handheld Drain Augers

XtremepowerUS Handheld Portable Auto-Feed Drain Auger, 25' Cable
Powered, portable auger for sink and lav lines when the job doesn't call for hauling out the full drum machine.
$84.95
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Tape Measures

Stanley FMHT74038A FatMax 25-Foot Tape Measure (2-Pack)
BestWide, rigid blade holds a straight line further out than a standard tape, and the 2-pack means a spare when one walks off.
$40.95
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Headlamps

Streamlight 61051 Trident 80-Lumen LED Headlamp
BestHands-free light for working inside an engine bay or under a truck where a flashlight means one hand is never free.
$46.22
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