Name that tool

[jaydebruyne]

I had to change a 3/4 inch rad valve today and the tail had 2 grooves instead of a hex key.

Is there a specific tool for these tails as I had to borrow another guys makeshift tool to get it out

Cheers

 

[jaydebruyne]

Hmmm I have 3 tools on my list to buy:

1. rad key for large tails with lugs
2. Pair of footprints
3. 15mm olive cutters (the puller I have is a load of pooh)

Which do I get first... :/ I'm thinking the olive cutters

 

[Neil K]

Senior hacksaw blade I use for cutting the olives off

 

[dancinplumba]

Foot prints obv

 

[Neil K]

Just buy one tool a week or month depending on how often you get paid

 

[jaydebruyne]

Senior hacksaw blade I use for cutting the olives off

I usually use a junior but sometimes I can't get enough space to saw

 

[jaydebruyne]

Just buy one tool a week or month depending on how often you get paid

But I want them all.. nooooowwwwww haha

 

[Neil K]

You won't be long building them up trust me

 

[jaydebruyne]

You won't be long building them up trust me

I love buying tools ... Think I'm going to get the olive cutters first!

 

[PlumbBobBob]

footys, usually get them for peanuts on ebay

 

[GrahamM]

One like this? I have one but can only recall needing it once. But for couple of quid its worth having.

Center radiator allen key

 

[jaydebruyne]

One like this? I have one but can only recall needing it once. But for couple of quid its worth having.
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Center radiator allen key

I have one too but not big enough for 3/4 inch tails

 

[CXR100]

this is the one ive got Multi Purpose Plumbing Key | Plumbing and Heating Servicing Tools , that will fit all types of valves , tank connectors, holds basin wates in place etc

 

[Mike Jackson]

I had one of those, I snapped it trying to get a stiff rad tail out.

 

[Neil K]

I have one too but not big enough for 3/4 inch tails

They're cheap and handy to have but theyre only made out of a cheap alloy and the grooved parts on them break or get rung out of shape. Get the ratchety thing!

 

[Rckape]

I'd add my voice to those endorsing the ratchety thing - top tool!

As for the olive cutters, go for the ones that pinch both sides of the olive with two handles, don't bother with the ones that screw in to cut the olive. It's an expensive tool, but I find myself using it pretty often and well worth the money.

 

[DrainMedic]

I love tools :jester:

 

[jaydebruyne]

I'd add my voice to those endorsing the ratchety thing - top tool!

As for the olive cutters, go for the ones that pinch both sides of the olive with two handles, don't bother with the ones that screw in to cut the olive. It's an expensive tool, but I find myself using it pretty often and well worth the money.

I got the monument cutters in the end.. they're great

 

[Gouldy]

Anyone know if you can get the rad key attachment for the rothenberger socket rachet as a spare? Lost mine but don't want to shell out for a new handle as well.

 

[kris]

Anyone know if you can get the rad key attachment for the rothenberger socket rachet as a spare? Lost mine but don't want to shell out for a new handle as well.

Cant say ive seen them seperate Gouldy but im sure you could , mind you there fair down in price to what they used to be eh ,

 

[kris]

Anyone know if you can get the rad key attachment for the rothenberger socket rachet as a spare? Lost mine but don't want to shell out for a new handle as well.

Here u go , if theres this site there will be others mate, but check the crazy price lol cheaper with new one
Gas spud wrench set with ratchet Rothenberger

 

[Gouldy]

Christ on a bike!

 

[chris watkins]

Now this is one of my favourites, so quick & does the job right but what can it be ?

 

[rpm]

Internal deburrer

 

[kris]

View attachment 21083Now this is one of my favourites, so quick & does the job right but what can it be ?

Pipe de burer ?

 

[chris watkins]

Well how about this then? what ever good Plumber should have with his standard set of ……….
DrainMedic will lov,em.