Pipe wrench
Plumbers use pipe wrenches to tighten and loosen nuts and fittings on pipes. Two of these are often used together, one for holding a pipe in place and the other for rotating a nut or fitting.
Adjustable wrench
Also known as an adjustable spanner or crescent, is a tool used to loosen or tighten a nut or bolt.
Basin wrench (“Sink Wrench”)
A T-shaped tool that plumbers use specifically on faucets. It’s unique design allows plumbers to turn fasteners in confined spaces that would otherwise be impossible to reach.
Faucet key
An X-shaped tool that plumbers use to open and close spigots and sillcocks. Torque wrench
A tool used to apply a specific torque to a nut or bolt.
Internal pipe wrench
Commonly used to remove old rusted fittings on galvanized pipe.