Commercial tools?

[macka09]

Hi guys.

I normally only work on domestic stuff so all my tools are obviously geared to that.
My question is what sort of tools do you guys use for working with 54mm compression fittings? And copper threads?
Thanks.

 

[macka09]

They look smart.

 

[macka09]

Are these any good lads?

 

[FG28]

Go for the red handled version
Much better imo
Bit heavier but much more robust

 

[ShaunCorbs]

did you find out what boss you were using mucca?

 

[macka09]

did you find out what boss you were using mucca?

Yes mate. There's a couple on site. Theirs boss green and jet blue.

I have a bad habit of calling most joint compounds boss white for some reason.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes mate. There's a couple on site. Theirs boss green and jet blue.

I have a bad habit of calling most joint compounds boss white for some reason.

there fine boss green is ****

 

[macka09]

Any recommendations for wide jaw adjustables? Like 42mm and above

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Any recommendations for wide jaw adjustables? Like 42mm and above

42mm wide or for 42mm comp fittings?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Any recommendations for wide jaw adjustables? Like 42mm and above

42mm wide or for 42mm comp fittings?

and stilsons if your on about 42mm fittings

 

[macka09]

Fittings mate. The stilsons seem to chew the fittings.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Fittings mate. The stilsons seem to chew the fittings.

other than 400mm knipex pliers theres nothing

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Fittings mate. The stilsons seem to chew the fittings.

other than 400mm knipex pliers theres nothing (85mm nut)

 

[tolly]

Fittings mate. The stilsons seem to chew the fittings.

Ridgid used to do large hex wrenchs, they only do one size of hex wrench now, still handy for 35mm comp fittings.

 

[joni os]

Ridgid E110 wrench has many uses besides water pumps. Offset allows jaws to deepen as they widen. Best online price £39.00 with free delivery.

 

[macka09]

Thanks for the advice all. Personally I don't feel with a set of 10/12inch adjustables I can tighten that size fitting properly unless using a bar on the handle.
The job I'm on are moaning about the marks the stilsons leave on the fittings even though non of it is in show.

 

[tolly]

Thanks for the advice all. Personally I don't feel with a set of 10/12inch adjustables I can tighten that size fitting properly unless using a bar on the handle.
The job I'm on are moaning about the marks the stilsons leave on the fittings even though non of it is in show.

how many 35mm+ comp fittings do you have? Normally if we have to put say a lever valve on 35mm tube we would get 35mm to 1 1/4" end feed or press irons and use a screwed valve, bit more secure than compression, obviously has the disadvantage of being harder to take off depending on location but its easier to wind it on rather than doing up comp nuts.

 

[Scott_D]

I have got a pair of these
Ridgid 31400 Spud Wrench 10-67mm Capacity 300mm 31400

 

[macka09]

how many 35mm+ comp fittings do you have? Normally if we have to put say a lever valve on 35mm tube we would get 35mm to 1 1/4" end feed or press irons and use a screwed valve, bit more secure than compression, obviously has the disadvantage of being harder to take off depending on location but its easier to wind it on rather than doing up comp nuts.

Quite a few to be fair mate. 35/42/54 and lots of. We are using male irons on live side but compression the other.