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1. Basin Wrench
2. Strap Wrench Wrench whose straps act as a jaw to grip objects that
are difficult to access or whose surfaces must not be
damaged.
3. Plunger Rubber funnel-shaped instrument, attached to the
end of a handle, used for unblocking toilets, sinks,
and other drains.
4. Teflon Tape Flexible waterproof ribbon for covering threaded
pipe joints to prevent leakage.
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5. Plumber's Putty A soft pliable caulking and sealing compound that
is used to make watertight seals around faucets and
drains.
6. Faucet Screen A small metal screen found in the faucet arm nozzle.
It catches small debris in the water system.
7. Hose Bibb External valve water fitting to which a water hose is
connected.
8. P-Trap A sink drainpipe designed in the shape of a "P". It
runs from the sink and down through the floor to the
main drain piping.
9. Sump Pump Electric pump used to remove water from a basement
or any collection pit.
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10. Shutoff Valve Any piping valve that stops the flow of water. Usually
a gate valve.
11. Tailpiece Section of pipe that runs between a fixture outlet and
the trap.
12. Nipple A short length of pipe installed between couplings or
other fittings.
13. Escutcheon A decorative metal flange beneath a faucet handle
that covers the faucet stem and the hole in fixture or
wall.
14. Pipe Wrench Adjustable wrench for gripping and turning pipes;
it has serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip pipe.
14-inch wrench is the ideal size for most projects. To
add to the wrench's persuasive force, slip a 1 ¼ inch
pipe over the handle to increase the leverage.
15. Wye A short pipe with a branch joining in at an acute angle.
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16. Pipe Strap Used to help secure tubing to walls, studs, or struc-
tures. It is a metal perforated strap.
17. Supply Line A metal or plastic line that carries water from the main
line to an individual fixture.
18. Vent A pipe that allows air into a drain system to balance
air pressure preventing water in traps from being
siphoned off.
19. O-Ring Rubber rings that are placed around faucets to pre-
vent water from leaking where two pieces of metal are
screwed together.
20. Flux A compound commonly used in plumbing applica-
tions where two joints are connected using solder.
21. PVC Cutter Scissor-type cutters for PVC; should only be used on
1" or smaller pipes.
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22. 4-in-1 Brush Cleans and prepares inside and outside joints for
solder.
23. Reducer Component in a pipeline that reduces the pipe size
from larger to smaller.
24. Locking Adjustable Wrench
Quickly tightens or releases nuts and
bolts.
25. Adjustable Wrench
Adjusts to grab nuts and bolts.
26. Groove-Joint Pliers
Useful for tightening and loosening
joints.
27. Flanged Plunger
Clears clogs in sinks, toilets, and
tubs. The funnel-like flange extends
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to fit snugly into a toilet. The flange
folds up to fit into a sink or tub.
28. Ribbed Plastic Declogger
If a clog is in a sink trap, you can use
this to pull hair and gunk out.
29. Hand-Crank Auger (Snake)
Used when plungers can't clear a
clog.
30. Putty Knife
Scrapes away old putty and other
types of hardened debris.
31. Screwdrivers (Phillips Head, Slot,
4-in-1)
Needed to disassemble fixtures and
fittings. 4-in-1 combines both types.
32.
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Wire Brush
Used to clean parts and encrusted
pipe threads.
33. Strainer Wrench
Helps twist out the upper parts of the
drain assembly in a sink or tub.
34. Lock-Nut Wrench
Removes a large nut like beneath a
kitchen sink basket strainer. Easier to
use than groove-joint pliers for this.
35. Seat Wrench
Used to get at the seat, a small part
inside the faucet body.
36. Plastic Pipe Saw (PVC Saw)
Inexpensive, cuts easily, and leaves
few burrs. Use it with a miter box to
ensure straight cuts.
37.
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Deburring Tool
Used for plastic pipe. After cutting
the PVC you need to remove the
burrs. This tool works better and
faster than a utility knife.
38. Plastic Pipe Cutter
Used to cut supply pipe (1 inch and
smaller).
39. PEX Plastic Tubing
40. Plastic Tubing Cutter
Used to cut PEX and other flexible
tubing.
41. Pressure Plunger
Expels a burst of water. Can some-
times clear clogs standard plungers
can't.
42. Toilet Auger
Used when plungers can't clear a
clog. Has a sleeve to protect the toilet
bowl's porcelain finish.
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43. Miter Box
Used to ensure straight cuts when
cutting pipe. Helps guide the saw.
44. Seat Wrench
Used to get at the seat, a small part
inside the faucet body.
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