Basin wrench advise

[DaveyL88]

Looking to buy a basin wrench obviously want a one that's gunna last a lifetime, been looking at Rothenberger Telescopic Spring Loaded Basin Wrench, wondered if it was any good much appreciated No.7.0225

 

[Paulplumb]

None will last anywhere a lifetime but I persona prefer the monument one

Toolstation

 

[REDSAW]

None will last anywhere a lifetime but I persona prefer the monument one

Toolstation

seond that its the best i have and use.
the others are too bulky to get in

 

[PhoenixServices]

Thirded. Mine has lasted 5 years, just don't lose the bits.

 

[dancinplumba]

Fourthed , 20 odd yrs

 

[DrainMedic]

Toolstation sell a kit (43610 and its £29.80inc vat)

I bought one and it's ok-ish. It's excellent when it fits the nuts, but it always seems to be just slightly the wrong size. Still, it's worth 30 quid all day long though.

 

[tolly]

I hate those spring loaded tap spanners, get an Armeg Jaw dropper...much better.

 

[gasmanrob]

Jaw dropper for me best basin wrench I've ever owned.

 

[stani]

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got this from Ray couple of weeks ago, it works.

 

[DrainMedic]

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got this from Ray couple of weeks ago, it works.

Thats the set I was talking about. It's not bad, but never quite fits. still worth the £30!

 

[stani]

So, there's 2 sets in Manchester, they've got to be good.

 

[Whyme]

Whatever ya buy, buy two. nowt worse than forgetting the teeth are smoothing and you can't get em to stop slipping.

 

[DrainMedic]

So, there's 2 sets in Manchester, they've got to be good.

Aah you're in Manchester too!

 

[DaveyL88]

Thanks for the replies everyone I'll have a look at the ones mentioned and make my decision .thanks agen��

 

[R.Oak]

I bought the armeg jaw droppers last week and wished i had sooner. Apparently they dont fit all backnuts. I bought a 15mm and 22mm backnut from screwfix and tried it on them, as it worked fine i have now stocked up on those so that i will always have a backnut to use when the supplied one does not fit.

 

[stevetheplumber]

monument without a doubt the best there is i find it best to throw the tommy bar away and use what ever is to hand if i need itscrewdriver etc you can fit a shifter on the hex on the end or if realy tight access a ratchet and socket not as good quality as they used to be but nothing is first one lasted 20 odd years and had two since that

 

[plumben]

Ive got a selection the cheap £3 crows foot, a monument wrench like the rothenberger just not telescopic a few back nut and bars and just pick which suits the job best