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Building your basic plumbing tool bag

There’s no harm in having some essential plumbing tools on hand when you need them.

Whether you’re a DIY plumber, a complete novice, or a plumbing extraordinaire, these tips will help you assemble your own basic plumbing tool bag full of essentials.

At Plumbing Sales, we are Australia’s largest online plumbing supply store. We stock a complete range of plumbing tools that will help you solve any problem with your pipes. Check out the whole collection online now and stock up on the sharpest tools in the shed.

Our Best Tool Bag Tips

Building the right plumbing tool bag all depends on you. You need to consider what type of work you might be doing, or the common issues you might face in your home or building. With that in mind, here are some ways you can grow your tool kit.

Essential items for your plumbing too bag

-   Get wrenches in different sizes - if you just want the basics, get one that can fit around pipes, and one that can fit around smaller nuts and bolts. A lot of wrenches are adjustable, so if you pick one with a large maximum opening, you will have more options.

-   The faithful plunger is an essential for any plumbing tool kit. This tool will use manual suction to help you unblock and unclog drains and toilets. We stock the ultimate plunger online in our store. You can find out why it is ultimate by clicking through to the product details.

-   A hacksaw can cut through both metal and plastic pipe. While there are other cutting tools that can do a more precise job for different materials, this is a good basic option to have on hand when you don’t have other tools.

-   A tradesman’s knife is another great cutting tool that will help you manage quick cutting jobs without any downtime. They are an essential item for anyone who uses a tool kit.

-   A rubber protection mat will help you protect your body while you are completing any plumbing work. This mat is waterproof and soft enough to relieve any pressure on your knees.

-   Get some pliers in different sizes

Think about a kit

Building a plumbing tool bag is easy if you let someone else do it for you. Check out these pre-made plumbing tool kits that will help you with different jobs.

-   Need to make holes in pipe or wood? This hole saw kit is a great addition to any tool bag. A lot of plumbing projects will require a hole saw — don’t get stuck without one.

-   A drill bit kit will mean you always have the right drill fitting for the job. Keep your handy kit on hand and you will save time and money in the long run.

-   A PEX manual tool kit is perfect for those working with PEX pipe and fittings. These products are notoriously easy to use and maintain when you have the right tools on hand.

Miscellaneous tools for special projects

-   This flexible connector wrench is essential for projects in confined spaces. It fits all brands of flexible connector and the palm size makes it easy to use when you have less room.

-   Is your house full of copper pipe and fittings? You might want to invest in a copper press crimp tool that can help you install all of your fittings.

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