At Bowen Plumbing Supply, we work extensively with plumbers to provide the supplies they need for their trade. However, we also work with both home and business owners. We can help you get the tools, hardware, and other supplies you need to keep your plumbing in great condition. In this article, we’ll go over some plumbing equipment we believe everyone should own. Keep reading to get a list of tools you can use to take care of the most common plumbing issues around your property.
- Plunger – One piece of plumbing equipment you probably already have is a plunger. This humble tool can be used to clear up most minor plumbing clogs, which makes it a valuable tool to have in your possession.
- Snake – Another piece of equipment you should invest in is a plumbing snake. This tool consists of a length of flexible cabling with a hook on the end, and it can be used to clear up clogged pipes when your plunger fails. To use it, insert the hook end into the affected drain and extend the cable through the pipes until you meet resistance. Then, rotate the cable to make the hook catch on the material, then pull it out to break up the blockage.
- Adjustable Wrench – A third piece of plumbing equipment that will come in handy is an adjustable wrench. This type of wrench has moveable jaws, which can be opened and closed to fit around pipes of a variety of sizes. If you plan to do your own plumbing repairs, you will undoubtedly need this tool sooner or later.