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Hi guys looking an adjustable that is big enough to get on pump valves.

Superwide Jaws Adjustable Wrench 8 inch (200mm) | Toolstation

Had this but it snapped when wrestling with a seized nut, i will be replacing it as it is handy on cisterns but not really strong enough for much else.

Any recommendations? I can't find any others big enough.

If anyone can help that would be great.

Thanks
 
Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Pump unions and adjustable spanners is a recipe for disaster. Either the head will be in the way or your going to slip and hurt your digits. Either foot prints stilsons or a set of these
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Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Thanks guys. I know adjustables are not the preferred option for most on pump valves. I do have a set of stilsons that have come on handy. I will probably stick with these.

I have a couple of Bahco adjustables and i think they are quality. Lost a set and replaced them but it's a killer because they are not cheap. The last adjustable i got was a cheapo and it works fine but i obviously don't expect it to last long but for the price i paid i won't lose any sleep.
 
Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

gasmanrob said:
Pump unions and adjustable spanners is a recipe for disaster. Either the head will be in the way or your going to slip and hurt your digits. Either foot prints stilsons or a set of these
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What are these called?, i like the look of those smooth jaws, i have a set of grips with the smooth jaws from PTS, good but were not cheap either. And do not open particularly wide.
 
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armyash said:
I'll have to wait for my numbers to come in tonight! :)
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I think if you look on the American amazon its miles cheaper including p&p I'm sure that's where I got mine
 
Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Proper spanner all the way, if it fails then battery grinder to cut nuts off and replace with recycled spares.

Pump Nut Spanner 52mm | Pipe Wrenches | NoLinkingToThis
 
Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

The best thing for pump valves and other large stubborn nuts is a chain wrench. Best tool I own for the big stuff. Good on iron pipe too and doesn't mark pipe/nuts like stillys do.
 

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