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very plumbing and heating engineer has heating engineer has their preferred ‘go-to’ tools that make repairs


little bit quicker and easier. From mending leaks to putting pipework mending leaks to putting pipework together, your kit can mean the difference between a job well done and one riddled wi


v ry plumbing and their preferred ‘go-to’ tools that make repairs or installations just that or installations just that


little bit quicker and easier. From together, your kit can mean the difference between a job well done and one riddled with complications – especially when the inevitable boiler breakdowns kick in. il r breakdowns kick in.


complications


Pipe benders are an essential tool for installers, but they need to for installers, but they need to be easy and comfortable to use. Bending a pipe to fit a par icular angle can often eliminate he need for additional jo nts and fittings, reducing potential points of failure and mitigating the risk of leaks or her plumbing complications. The Professional Pip Bender 15mm and 22mm copper pipes, as well as light grade stainless steels well as light grade stainless steel pipes. Its non-slip handle ensures a secure grip and comfortable operation, enabling the forming of precise and ripple-free bends. The Mini Pipe Bender, constructed from robust aluminium, also has an ergonomic handle design. This versatile tool is capable of accurately bending p pes ranging of up to 8 10 degrees.


1. Pipe benders 1. Pipe benders


Pipe bend s are an essential tool be easy and comfortable to use. Bending a pipe to fit a particular angle can often eliminate the need for additional joints and fittings, reducing potential points of failure and mitigating the risk of leaks or other plumbing complications. otThe Professional Pipe Bender is engineered to handle both is engineered to handl both 15mm and 22mm copper pipes, a pipes. Its non-slip handle ensures a secure grip and comfortable operation, enabling the forming of precise and ripple-free bends. The Mini Pipe Bender, constructed from robust aluminium, also has an ergonomic handle design. This versatile tool is capable of accurately bending pipes ranging from 6 to 10mm, achieving bends 1 0


from 6 to mm, achieving bends of up to 8 1 0 degrees. 2. Test pumps 2. Test pumps


Test pumps are indispensable for pressurising plumbing systems pressurising plumbing systems and identifying poten ial leaks. Use them before a system is put into operation to ensure that it can stand anticipated pressures


– especially when the inevitable boHere are the essential tools for installing and maintaining heating systems. systems.


Here are the essential tools for alling and maintaining heating


The kit that keeps your work moving


The kit that keeps your work moving


There are some items that should be in every plumber’s tool kit. With the busy heating season upon us, Arctic Hayes’s Lee Parsons highlights the favourite fi ve that professionals can trust to get the job done right every time.


There are some items that should be in every plumber’s tool kit. With the busy heating season upon us, Arctic Hayes’s Lee Parsons highlights the favourite five that professionals can trust to get the job done right every time.


areas, such as charging expansion vessels on boilers. Additionally, the range includes


a 180mm angled adapter for connecting to inaccessible spots, as well as a flexible 450mm connector equipped with a female Schrader quick release connection.


areas, such as charging expansion vessels on boilers. Additionally, the range includes


3. Keys and screwdrivers 3. Keys and screwdrivers Don’t forget those time-tested essentials that are used every day. Precision instruments like tape measures and levels play a critical role in ensuring installations are flawlessly aligned. A well-rounded toolkit should contain high-q ality versi


Don’t forget those time-tested essentials that are used every day. Precision instruments like tape measures and levels play a critical role in ensuring installations are flawlessly aligned. A well-rounded toolkit should contain high-quality versions of radiator keys, regular and long-reach screwdrivers, spanners and stopcock keys, spanners and stopcock keys, alongside magnetic part dishes, designed to keep nuts, bolts and


s of radiator keys, regular


and long-reach screwdrivers, alongside magnetic part dishes, designed to keep nuts, bolts and screws safe and within easy reach. screws safe and within easy reach. 4.Heavy duty gloves 4. Heavy duty gloves


Lee Parsons Lee Parsons


Business unit director for DiversiTech UK


Business unit director for DiversiTech UK


 A work mat to take the pressure off aching knees


 A work mat to take the pressure offaching knees


 The Professional Pipe Bender will get pipes into shape


 The Professional Pipe Bender will get pipes into shape


Test pumps are ind spensable for and identifying potential leaks. Use them before a system is put into operation to ensure that it can withstand anticipated pressures without any leaks, providing plumbers with the means to plumbers with the means to thoroughly assess their work. We here at Arctic Hayes offer the Digital Pressure Vessel Hand Pump, featuring a clear, easy-to-read LCD screen that prov des accurate measurements in various units and and KG/CM and KG/CM


without any leaks, providing thoroughly assess their work. We here at Arctic Hayes offer the Digital Pressure Vessel Hand Pump, featuring a clear, easy-to-read LCD screen that provides accurate measurements in various units and scales, including PSI, BAR, KPA, 2. Its 3-metre-long hose


scales, including PSI, BAR, KPA, 2. Its 3-metre-long hose


grants access to hard-to-reach grants access to hard-to-reach


NEW KNIPEX QUALITY – MADE IN GERMANY 00 21 51 HK S


KNIPEX Modular X15 Plumbing Essentials COMPACT TOOL BACKPACK u


Lightweight model with high load capacity and quick tool access u


High flexibility: 58 attachment options with tool loops, tool pockets, MOLLE webbing on the front and inside, and FIDLOCK®


magnetic closures


 The Digital Pressure Vessel Hand Pump from Arctic Hayes features a clear LCD screen that provides accurate


 The Digital Pressure Vessel Hand Pump from Arctic Hayes features a clear LCD screen that provides accurate


measurements in various units and scales


measurements in various units and scales


 Extra strong 8g nitrile Dirty Grippers Diamond Grip helps to keep hands protected and offer improved handling of materials


 Extra strong 8g nitrile Dirty Grippers Diamond Grip helps to keep hands protected and off er improved handling of materials


dexterity, these are designed to help professional plumbers tackle help professional plumbers tackl the toughest jobs with confidence. A diamond grip texture provides outstanding traction on wet, greasy and oily surfa es, helping plumbers maintain a secure hold on tools, pi Built for durability, they offer excellent resistance to punctures excellent resistance to punctures and abrasions while remaining comfortable and flexible enough for all-day wear. Wh ther working in plant rooms, under sinks or o busy construction sites, extra-strong 8g nitrile Dirty Grippers Diamond Grip gloves help keep ha ds protected, imp ove handl ng and support


Offering superior hold and Offering sup rior hold and


d xterity, these are designed to the toughest jobs with confidence. A diamond grip texture provides outstanding traction on wet, greasy and oily surfaces, helping plumbers maintain a secure hold on tools, pipework and fittings. pework and fittings.


Built for durability, they offer and abrasions while remaining comfortable and flexible enough for all-day wear. Whether working in plant rooms, under sinks or on busy construction sites, extra-strong 8g nitrile Dirty Grippers Diamond Grip gloves help keep hands protected, improve handling and support safer, more efficient working. safer, more efficient working. 5. Surface protection 5. Surface protection


 A well rounded tool kit should contain long-reach screwdrivers for tricky workspaces


 A well rounded tool kit should contain long-reach screwdrivers for tricky workspaces


Last but not least, one of the most important elements of the modern important elements of the modern e vice engineer’s toolkit is good su Our padded work mats make life easier on aching knees, dust sheets easier on aching knees, dust sheets prov de protection to customers’ furnitur , while shoe covers and self-adhesive floor protecto s help avoid damaging or marking installation and servicing work. installation and servicing work.


Last but not least, one of the most service engineer’s toolkit is good surface protection products. rface protecti n products.


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a 180mm angled adapter for connecting to inaccessible spots, as well as a flexible 450mm connector equipped with a female Schrader quick release connection.


High-quality brand tools from (partly VDE-tested according to DIN EN 60900)


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