Plumbers tools

lagi

I would like to move a radiator and make some adjustments to my taps (fit a garden hose, type things).

What would i need as a basic toolkit?

I have a 15mm pipe cutter already. (gotta start somewhere)

Does anybody do a cheap kit?

pds_2

lagi wrote: »

I would like to move a radiator and make some adjustments to my taps (fit a garden hose, type things).

What would i need as a basic toolkit?

I have a 15mm pipe cutter already. (gotta start somewhere)

Does anybody do a cheap kit?

Wickes do some kits, in my experience pretty helpful with advice and what you need.

lagi

just checked website and can't see one, is there a link to it???

robv_3

lagi wrote: »

I would like to move a radiator...

Not a fully inclusive list but for starters.....

Dust sheet
Plastic sheet
Container for rad content
Hose pipe
Wet and dry vac
Torch/Gas/Heat mats
Abrasive pad, etc
2 x spanners
Wrench
Pipe bender

Solder
Flux
Pipe
Endfeeds
New valves?

lagi

Cheers Robv, never would of thought of a heat mat until it was too late...:eek:


What sort of pipebender? Would a cheap one do, any links to style please.

ormus

2 prs of plumbers (water pump) pliers and some 15mm compression fittings, and youre away.
you can get the cheap diy pliers from the pound shop!

robv_3

lagi wrote: »

Cheers Robv, never would of thought of a heat mat until it was too late...:eek:


What sort of pipebender? Would a cheap one do, any links to style please.

Something like this. For a DIYer expect its better to use solder joints rather then buying a bender. Benders are used as it reduces the number of joints which equals faster, cheaper and can look better.

robv_3

ormus wrote: »

2 prs of plumbers (water pump) pliers and some 15mm compression fittings, and youre away.
you can get the cheap diy pliers from the pound shop!

IMHO your better off using spanners (or adjustable spanners) as they will mark the valves less. eg, this

lagi

Thanks, i am going to get some 15mm pipe now. Provided i can fit it on the vehicle.

latecomer

Get yourself a fine round file for cleaning up the edges of the pipe once you've cut it.