Go-to Tools for a Plumbing Tool Kit

Take a look inside this toolbox to see the basic tools that editor Patrick McCombe relies on when repairing water lines, drains, and plumbing fixtures.

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[jerrellstrawn]

"Kits" that develop by job application over time are the best.

[gmesmo]

These are great videos. Please keep em coming

[jonblakemore]

I agree the inside cutters leave a bit to be desired, but how else are you going to trim the fitting below subfloor (or worse, a slab) for a street fitting if you're working with minimal height?

Sometimes it's the only thing that seems to work.

[richardcarver]

The Rigid 101 imp cutters are really handy, they cut a wider range of copper pipe.

[harleys-and-more]

You need to mix some electrical stuff in your kit as well because sometimes you run across electrical as well such as water heaters and ect

[ivtec]

Missing key things imo but I'm no plumber either. Shark bite caps shark bite removel tool pex crimper pex rings/fittings and a tub drain fork

[italy]

Is it okay to store a maap canister on its side?