Water pump pliers

[Dickie]

OK, so it's time for some views on which ones you guys have. I'm currently using Bahco, but I've tried all sorts.
Please share you views.

 

[LPC]

These: Waterpump Pliers 254mm (10") | NoLinkingToThis

As good as any expensive brand i've used. and it's way less painful when they go missing.

 

[Ermintrude]

These: Waterpump Pliers 254mm (10") | NoLinkingToThis

As good as any expensive brand i've used. and it's way less painful when they go missing.

Not the same as cobra. But agree less painful.

 

[kay-jay]

But agree less painful.

something of a relief i would have thought :8:

 

[LPC]

The way I see it, those cheap ones I use a)grip things b)don't slip. When you're talking about pump pliers, when those 2 features are locked in, the money-to-improvement curve takes a dive at that point. I've got a big pair of old Bahco ones that I found in a loft and which i'm informed are 'the dogs' and they grip and don't slip either.
Every time I lose a £30 pair of adjustables I cry a bit inside. But they justify paying the extra.

 

[pipefitter]

I need to try these cobras ..there getting raved about...gutted lost a pair of crescents this morning think the spark picked them up by mistake

 

[Ermintrude]

I need to try these cobras ..there getting raved about...gutted lost a pair of crescents this morning think the spark picked them up by mistake

Go to yes electrical and use sparks account to buy new ones! Strange that electrical merchant sells better plumbing tools than plumb centre!

 

[Dickie]

Unless it's Rothy the national Plumbers' Merchants will not sell it. Goes to show where the profit margins are, cause quality is not the reason they stock their items.

 

[kay-jay]

Unless it's Rothy the national Plumbers' Merchants will not sell it. Goes to show where the profit margins are, cause quality is not the reason they stock their items.

Correct. We don't call em 'rottenbuggers' for nowt eh!

 

[buckley plumb]

You guys are seriously going on site with Draper tools???!! OMG you'd be a laughing stock here if you did that?? Are you sure these Cobras are not a Silverline clone???

why is it that most people think they need the best make tools - seen young plumbers and they insist the need the most expensive power tools etc - its not the tools that make the plumber.no offens intended just cant see the point of wasiting money when not req

 

[Ermintrude]

Think its has a lot to do with how nice good quality tools feel and work. A bacho shifter vs forged one from screwfix ..... No contest. Milwaukee m18sds with Hilti 7mm drill vs 14v combi drill with shiny silver masonry bit from the market?

I was surprised how nice footprints were..... Been a few years.... But my offset 14" rigids 1/2 the weight.

 

[vern]

One word = RIGID

 

[Ermintrude]

Break them and replaced foc on the day at crossings!

 

[REDSAW]

i am allergic to footprints,

i remember being a lad when i used them and was always taking the skin off the palms of my hands.

memories stick!!

 

[stevetheplumber]

real plumbers use footprints

 

[REDSAW]

i still use a bass bag,lol

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

knipex alligators are the best and only pump pliers you need ,roths are not bad,bacho though the adjustable are the best make carp pump pliers

 

[tamz]

Here is cheap if you are skint
Our Offers - 3 Piece Pipe Wrench Set - Lidl UK

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

here is cheap if you are skint
our offers - 3 piece pipe wrench set - lidl uk

new knuckles not included

 

[Kyle87]

The cheap ones pinch the bottom of your palm when the handles come together and it kills!!

A decent pair don't!!

 

[Ermintrude]

real plumbers use footprints

What on pushfit?

 

[tamz]

The cheap ones pinch the bottom of your palm when the handles come together and it kills!!

A decent pair don't!!

Ditch the gloves and grow some calluses like a real plumber and you won't feel it :lol:

 

[Kyle87]

Ditch the gloves and grow some calluses like a real plumber and you won't feel it :lol:

Plumbing work in general abuses the body.

I'd rather if my own kit didn't abuse me aswel

 

[Dickie]

One word = RIGID

Oh there's no debate Rigid stillies are the best, specially if you've been swinging on them for the last 30years!!
Sorry, never tried their water pump pliers.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Ditch the gloves and grow some calluses like a real plumber and you won't feel it :lol:

i dont need steel wool with my calluses,lol

 

[Kyle87]

i dont need steel wool with my calluses,lol

Rough w*nk then?