A standard tool for any workman, Adjustable Wrenches are a handyman's best friend when it comes to working with nuts, bolts and fastenings. For working with pipes, we'd recommend getting hold of a pair to help avoid twisting pipework when tightening compression joints.

Also mainly for toilets, accordion plungers come in handy when flange plungers get you nowhere. Accordion plungers are made out of hard plastic, and they’re harder to use, but provide you with more pressure for unclogging those pesky toilets. Being made out of hard plastic, you are at an increased risk of damaging the toilet if you’re not careful (scratches are easily made). You might never know it though because you can’t see the vents unless you have a sink in an unfinished basement, where the vent is exposed as it goes up from the waste line. Otherwise, plumbers enclose the vents in the walls. Taking care of the tool bags will enhance their strength and performance. One way to do so is to keep the bag clean by following the proper washing instructions. The dual-compartment tool bag comes with more than two compartments. They are dual since both sides will flap open completely to offer you more storage. Also known as Allen keys, these especially come in handy when installing faucets or setting up shower valves. Unsurprisingly, you might come across different hex screws that need a proper turning, and not having available a hex key set can prove to be a major annoyance.As well as your trusty Tube Cutter, a Telescopic Tube Cutter can be adjusted to cut between 3-28mm tubing with the same clean cut. They're also great for when pipes are just that bit out of reach. When you are ready to empty the tub, stop the water flow and the elastic flanges will easily unclip and pull away from the pipe. empty the plumbtub and carry on draining. The aesthetic part of this bag is amazing. It has a unique octagonal design. Because of this distinct design, it will sit upright without collapsing. We’ve broken up the tools into 9 big categories, so feel free to jump around through all the different plumber tool categories: A versatile set of tools that come in handy not only for plumbers but also for a variety of other professionals, pliers have time and time again proved worthy of being one of the best plumbing tools a plumber can use. The type of pliers you’re most likely to use as a plumber are the split joint pliers and the vise grip pliers.

Cornerstone Pros have been in business for over 16 years but have a combined of over 50+ years of industry experience. We proudly serve homeowners throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and most of Citrus and Pinellas counties. In our HVAC division Cornerstone partners with top brands like Daikin, Carrier, Goodman, and more for new installations but can work on any brand for repairs. In our Plumbing division, we offer different brands of water heaters, water treatment systems, tankless water heaters, and much more. In our electrical division, we offer whole home generators, standby generators, panel replacements, and more. Call or message us for more information! Snakes and augers come in handy when plungers don’t manage to get the job done, you break out the big guns – snakes and augers, a plumber’s best friends and are considered to be one of the best drain cleaning tool by amateurs and professionals alike. Speaking of amateurs, one of the best drain auger for home use and overall best auger for toilet is the RIGID 59787. When it comes to the wellbeing of your and your home, it’s important that you hire a local plumber who will carry out their work safely and securely and to a professional standard. Being a licensed plumber and/or having the relevant plumber qualifications is a sign that they take their trade seriously and that they will work to certain standards, governed by their licensing body. Also known as a pipe reamer, the pipe deburrer is a conical tool for beveling or removing burrs from pipe ends. Even though it isn’t something you might use on a daily basis, it makes our list on the best plumbing tools out there as it can make the difference between bad and good piping work.Running toilet – A toilet that continuously runs after you flash it will be wasting a lot of water and needs to be fixed as soon as possible. A good plumber will happily give you references from previous customers that you can talk to if you want to verify the quality of their work before hiring them. Having a brief chat with the plumber’s previous customers is a great way to find a plumber you can trust.