Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough.

[armyash]

Hi guys looking an adjustable that is big enough to get on pump valves.

Superwide Jaws Adjustable Wrench 8 inch (200mm) | Toolstation

Had this but it snapped when wrestling with a seized nut, i will be replacing it as it is handy on cisterns but not really strong enough for much else.

Any recommendations? I can't find any others big enough.

If anyone can help that would be great.

Thanks

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

I bought Bahco ones when I got all my tools nicked the second time. Seem ok but expensive.

 

[gasmanrob]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Pump unions and adjustable spanners is a recipe for disaster. Either the head will be in the way or your going to slip and hurt your digits. Either foot prints stilsons or a set of these

 

[Mike Jackson]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

18" Bahco but they are damned expensive.

 

[armyash]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Thanks guys. I know adjustables are not the preferred option for most on pump valves. I do have a set of stilsons that have come on handy. I will probably stick with these.

I have a couple of Bahco adjustables and i think they are quality. Lost a set and replaced them but it's a killer because they are not cheap. The last adjustable i got was a cheapo and it works fine but i obviously don't expect it to last long but for the price i paid i won't lose any sleep.

 

[armyash]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Pump unions and adjustable spanners is a recipe for disaster. Either the head will be in the way or your going to slip and hurt your digits. Either foot prints stilsons or a set of these
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What are these called?, i like the look of those smooth jaws, i have a set of grips with the smooth jaws from PTS, good but were not cheap either. And do not open particularly wide.

 

[Riley]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Rigid spud wrench
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...pud+wrench&dpPl=1&dpID=21k42JcjcGL&ref=plSrch pricey but brilliant

 

[armyash]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Rigid spud wrench
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...pud+wrench&dpPl=1&dpID=21k42JcjcGL&ref=plSrch pricey but brilliant

I'll have to wait for my numbers to come in tonight!

 

[Irish]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

I'll have to wait for my numbers to come in tonight!

sorry fella , try next week its my turn tonight

 

[Riley]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

I'll have to wait for my numbers to come in tonight!

I think if you look on the American amazon its miles cheaper including p&p I'm sure that's where I got mine

 

[gasmanrob]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Auto adjustable wrench

 

[Atouchofgas]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

How about one of these
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/ridgid-e110-31305-offset-hex-pipe-wrench-9-240mm-p14139

 

[armyash]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

How about one of these
Ridgid E110 (31305) Offset Hex Pipe Wrench 9½" (240mm)

I like that.

 

[stevetheplumber]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

12 inch footprints and two hammers

 

[Roger Welton]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

Proper spanner all the way, if it fails then battery grinder to cut nuts off and replace with recycled spares.

Pump Nut Spanner 52mm | Pipe Wrenches | NoLinkingToThis

 

[Subby]

Re: Looking for a super wide adjustable, can't find one big enough that's good enough

The best thing for pump valves and other large stubborn nuts is a chain wrench. Best tool I own for the big stuff. Good on iron pipe too and doesn't mark pipe/nuts like stillys do.