The problems
that plumbers face are often complicated. More often than not, he’s going
to need some specialized tools. Here are some examples of the job-specific tools
they use:
Snake
If a clog proves too stubborn, plumbers will use
what’s called a plumbing snake. This looks like a cone-shaped coil of wire
connected to a zigzag-shaped offset crank. To remove a clog, the plumber unrolls
the snake and pushes it into the pipe until resistance is felt. The plumber
will then turn the crank to push the snake further into the resistance, and
once the clog attaches to the snake, he will pull it back to the surface.
Pipe
Cutter
This specialised cutting tool provides the plumber
with a manual means of cutting metal or plastic pipes. A sharpened disc
protrudes from the centre of the cutter’s C-shaped body. A knob on the tool’s
exterior allows the plumber to adjust the size of the opening. To cut a pipe,
the plumber loosens the opening, places a pipe inside, tightens the cutting
disc onto the pipe, and rotates the tool around the pipe until it is cut.
Level
A level is a fairly common tool, but you may not know
that there are different types. Torpedo levels, carpenter’s levels, and line
levels are among the kinds of levels frequently used by plumbers. In plumbing,
a level is often used to determine the slope of drain pipes.
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