Plumbing Tools

[The Medway Handyman]

Bought a couple of really useful items recently, helped with the plumbing jobs no end;

First was a Monument stopcock key

perfect for those jammed stopcocks hidden behind cupboards or positioned right in a corner where it's impossible to get any purchase on them. Means you can get that final half turn that stops those annoying drips.

Second was a Stanley adjustable locking wrench

a cross between an adjustable wrench and mole grips. Really handy on plumbing jobs because it frees up a hand. Also good for really tight fittings. Adjust the wheel then lock the clamp and it simply doesn't slip off.

FYI.

[John Stumbles]

Not seen one of those before. I generally use a regular stopcock key (sort you use for turning underground stopcocks) to give a bit of welly to indoor ones, but it only works if you can get it in line with the axis of the stopcock handle. Looks like this one might work where the stopcock is at an angle e.g. pointing off to the side - does it?

Been looking for one of those locally (doubting Thomas: want to try before I buy).

[John Rumm]

I have been using one of those for years in my plumbing kit, I have found it very good I must say.

[The Medway Handyman]

Indeed it does. Had a stopcock right behind a cupboard the other day, could only reach it from the side and is was really stuck! Worked a treat.

Only place I've ever seen them is Axminster Power Tools. Guess you could send it back if you don't like it?

Anyway - trust me - I'm a handyman :-)

[Lurch]

On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:51:21 GMT, "The Medway Handyman" mused:

Hmmm......

[The Medway Handyman]

Oooh! Honest Dave the customers friend - that's me!

[Owain]

"When you wake up you will think you have a shiny new fitted kitchen.

3-2-1 you're back in the room"

Owain

[John Stumbles]

Typo there ....................... ^

;-)