Tools Every Plumber Needs in Their Toolbox
With SMMEs being the biggest growth sector in South Africa, many people are looking to run their own businesses. Plumbing is just one of the many, and — fortunately — is something you don’t need a massive import/export license for in terms of stocking up on the essential tools for a plumber.
What Tools Do You Need for Plumbing?
You don’t want to have done all the hard work beforehand to have secured a job and then arrive unprepared. We thought it might be helpful to compile a list of plumber basic tools for your consideration.
What`s in a plumbers tool kit?
The following list of 26 suggested essential tools for a plumber certainly doesn`t have to be exhaustive, but it`s definitely a very good place to start.
- Wrenches – adjustable, pipe and faucet
- Pliers
- Plungers
- Goggles
- Gloves
- Heat
- Hacksaw
- Copper tube cutter
- Plastic pipe cutters
- Handheld Torch
- Head Torch
- Spirit Level
- Allen Key Set
- Radiator Key
- Radiator Spanners
- Drain Rods
- Soldiering Mat
- Tape Measure
- PTFE Thread Seal Tape
- Silicone Tape
- Stanley Knife
- Hammer
- Bucket
- Mains Tester
- Cordless Drill
- Angle Grinder
Essential Tools For A Plumber
Remember, plumbing jobs can range from smaller issues to much larger ones, which means working on some pipes at the point of the problem — and others much farther back at different areas on the property. You cover the training and your customer base, and you can be sure that when it comes to plumber tools, you can get everything you need at BUCO.
Have the confidence to start your own plumbing business.
BUCO means many different things to different people. With our expansive, extensive ranges, you can go from DIY building and alterations to arts and crafts, cleaning, gardening, and — as with this category — sorting all your plumber basic tools too.
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