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guy from transco had a cool tool that was a cross between a screwdriver and a socket which was specifically for taking the nuts off of meters test nipples

it was like a screwdriver in that it had a long shaft and a socket in that it went over the nut and held it till you screwed it back in to the meter

it had a handle which looked like these allen keys
DRAPER 35383 10PCE T HANDLE METRIC ALLEN KEY SET IN STAND 2MM TO 10MM | eBay

far better than struggling with a screwdriver or risk snapping those nuts with an adjustable spanner

I want one but can find where you can get them from, somebody point me in the right direction

thanks
 
I don't know what's it called but I'm sure your plumber should have one that's where I got mine from.
 
guy from transco had a cool tool that was a cross between a screwdriver and a socket which was specifically for taking the nuts off of meters test nipples

it was like a screwdriver in that it had a long shaft and a socket in that it went over the nut and held it till you screwed it back in to the meter

it had a handle which looked like these allen keys
DRAPER 35383 10PCE T HANDLE METRIC ALLEN KEY SET IN STAND 2MM TO 10MM | eBay

far better than struggling with a screwdriver or risk snapping those nuts with an adjustable spanner

I want one but can find where you can get them from, somebody point me in the right direction

thanks

I have 2 made by CK grey handles 8mm fire, SIT gas valves test points etc and 10mm for meters, i asked for sockets drivers
 
The one and only tool I've ever bought from the pound shop was a socket set for this very purpose, the handle is narrow therefore you don't get much grip ( perfect so I don't snap the text point) I've taped the 10mm socket onto the bar to stop it falling off when I put it in the (screwdriver) side pocket of the tool bag
I chucked the other sockets in the bin haha as I only wanted it for test point I've had it for years and its still going strong
 
I just use a screwdriver, or failing that an adjustable spanner!!

Yes I could use a nut driver, but never felt the need to be honest.
 
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