You must be able to handle a diverse range of situations to sustain a plumbing business. You’ll need various plumbing supplies to diagnose and remedy the common problems that clients experience with their systems. If you’re looking for the proper wrenches, consider the following models to add to your arsenal. 

What Wrenches Should Plumbers Have?

1. One-End

When you shop for plumbing supplies, don’t forget to pick up a few one-end wrenches with U-shaped, flat openings of various sizes. The open ends are used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts securing pipes and other plumbing parts in place. Choose wrenches with jointed or flexible heads so you can maneuver at awkward angles.

2. Combination

A combination wrench features a U-shaped opening at one end and a closed ring at the other. The open end is used to tighten and loosen bolts and nuts, while the closed end secures a plumber’s grip around these fasteners.

Ring diameter is based on wrench size. Combination wrenches are more useful in various situations, but you’ll need the correct size to get the job done.

3. Crescent

Only one end of a crescent wrench functions as a tool, while the other end is a handle. The large U-shaped opening of the workable end features an adjustable jaw.

This means you can expand or decrease the opening size to fit around any plumbing fasteners. Adjust the wrench’s screw to control jaw tension around a nut or bolt while you work.

For wrenches and additional plumbing supplies, visit Lincoln Winnelson. Since opening in 1990, the store has been a reputable provider of plumbing products by American Standard®, Bradley®, Onyx®, and other leading brands. Serving the Greater Lincoln, NE, area, the knowledgeable sales representatives can answer any questions you have about equipment and diagnose any concerns. Look online to browse the brands the store carries or call (402) 423-1610 to find out what plumbing supplies are in stock. See merchandise photos on Facebook.