The Ultimate Plumbing Tools Identification Quiz

By: Talin Vartanian
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The Ultimate Plumbing Tools Identification Quiz
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About This Quiz

Plumbers are more than just handymen. They help to unclog toilets, drill screws in, adjust nuts and bolts and level surfaces. They typically use a variety of tools to get these types of jobs done. Some of these tools includes a pipe cutter, an adjustable spanner, a blowlamp and gas and a stubby screwdriver. A plumber often carries a variety of these types of tools for many kinds of jobs.

Some of the essential tools that a plumber carries include a file set, a spanner set, a screwdriver set and wrenches. A file set, for instance, is used to file and polish a finished job for an aesthetically-pleasing look. On the other hand, spanners and wrenches are used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts. For sawing or hacking away at hefty materials, plumbers may also use various types of powerful saws. Some of these includes the circular saw, jigsaw or the junior hacksaw.

A plumber is an expert with these types of tools, but let's see if you can name a few of these. Think you've got what it takes? Take our Ultimate Plumbing Tools Identification Quiz to find out!

Adjustable spanner
Wiki Commons by Batholith
Can you name this plumbing tool?
Plunger
Hacksaw
Adjustable spanner
Torch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Adjustable spanners come in large, medium and small sizes and are great for turning bolts and nuts. They can also be easily adjusted to the plumber's preference.

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Pipe cutters
newburghbmx via YouTube
Identify the plumbing tool in this photo.
Pipe cutters
Adjustable pipe wrench
Mole grips
Pipe bender
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pipe cutters are used to easily hack through pipes. They're also great for small spaces and come in a variety of diameter sizes.

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Telescopic tube cutter
Pixabay / byrev
Name this plumbing tool in the picture.
Slip joint pliers
Blowlamp and gas
Plunger
Telescopic tube cutter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Telescopic tube cutters are great for cutting pipes in a clean and efficient way. Most of these also come with a built-in deburrer for cleaner pipe cuts.

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Adjustable pipe wrench
Wiki Commons by M338
What's the name of this plumbing tool?
Adjustable pipe wrench
Stubby screwdriver
Knee pads
Mole grips
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pipes with a rounded surface are no match for adjustable pipe wrenches. These handy plumbing tools are essential for removing pipes that are stuck or for adjusting rounded bolts and nuts.

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Slip joint pliers
Wiki Commons by M338
Try to guess what this plumbing tool is called.
Radiator spanner
Radiator key
Slip joint pliers
Soldering pad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Slip joint pliers are a must for any plumber, as they are used to grip and hold a variety of nuts and bolts. These also have a pivot point that can be adjusted in size.

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Mole grips
Wiki Commons by Duk
What is the name of this plumbing tool?
Mole grips
Blowlamp and gas
Pipe bender
Tape measure
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mole grips are perfect for holding things in place due to their gripping power. These are also great for turning rounded bolts and nuts.

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Blowlamp and gas
Wiki Commons by Anthony Appleyard
Guess what the name of this plumbing tool is.
Stop cock key
Magnetic level
Claw hammer
Blowlamp and gas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Great for soldering copper pipes together, a blowlamp and gas produces high-temperature flames. The higher the quality, the less likely the soldered joints will leak.

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Pipe bender
EDWIN via YouTube
Identify the plumbing tool in this photo.
Junior hack saw
Pipe bender
Screwdriver
File set
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pipe bender does what its name says: It bends pipes! This handy tool can also bend pipes that are between 15 mm and 22 mm in width.

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Plunger
Wiki Commons by Nikkolo
What's the name of this handy plunger tool?
Plunger
Stanley knife
Long-nosed pliers
Spirit levels
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you've ever had a clogged drain or toilet, you've probably used a plunger before. These tools are cheap, and are efficient for unblocking just about any clogged toilet.

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Hacksaw
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
Name this plumbing tool in the picture.
Allen keys
Jig saw
Hacksaw
Pressure tester
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hacksaws are great for hacking at bolts, nuts and pipes. The blade may also be removed for finer and more precise cutting.

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Spirit levels
Wiki Commons by Svjo
What is the name of this plumbing tool?
Spanner
Spirit levels
Claw hammer
Bucket
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These tools come in small, medium and large sizes and are great for measuring how horizontal or vertical a surface is. It's always best to use the biggest spirit level for more precise measuring.

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Junior hacksaw
DIY Doctor via YouTube
Try and guess the name of this plumbing tool.
Adjustable pipe wrench
Mole grips
Junior hacksaw
Pipe cutter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Great for small and enclosed spaces, a junior hacksaw can hack through just about anything. Most junior hacksaws also have a fine-toothed, removable blade.

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Allen keys
Pixabay / Capri23auto
What do you think the name of this plumbing tool is?
Pipe freezer spray
SDS drill
Soldering pad
Allen keys
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Allen keys are a must for removing or adjusting ahex grub screws that hold shower heads in place. They're also great for use in enclosed and small spaces.

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Pipe deburrer
Wiki Commons by Cschirp
Name this plumbing tool in the photo.
Pipe deburrer
Radiator key
Stop cock key
Drain rod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pipe deburrers are like the jack of all trades for plumbing. This tool can snip tins, cut pipes and enhance the final look of a finished product or plumbing job.

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Drain rod
dereton33 via YouTube
What's the name of this plumbing tool?
Torch
Drain rod
File set
Pressure tester
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Drain rods can be hooked together to help unclog stubborn drains and sewers. The ends can be easily attached and removed by a plumber.

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Soldering pad
Some Old Guy Coding via YouTube
Guess the name of this plumbing tool.
Sabre saw
Circular saw
Jig saw
Soldering pad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Soldering pads are fire-resistant and are used to protect the plumber and his/her workspace during the soldering process. They can be easily attached and removed at any time, and won't catch fire.

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Radiator key
Wiki Commons by Noggo
Try and guess this plumbing tool.
Radiator key
Radiator spanner
Long-nosed pliers
Stubby screwdriver
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Radiator keys are essential for unblocking clogged air from a radiator. The keys are considered to be universal and helps to unlock "bleed screws."

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Sabre saw
Wiki Commons by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
What is the name of this plumbing tool?
Magnetic level
Sabre saw
Gas meter box key
Inspection camera
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The toothed blades of a sabre saw are used to cut plastic, wood, metal and a variety of other materials. Great for refurnishing dated pipework, these saws are both fast and powerful.

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Long-nosed pliers
Wiki Commons by Raysonho
Guess the plumbing tool in this photo.
Long-nosed pliers
Basin spanner
SDS drill
Angle grinder
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Essential for wire work, long-nosed pliers have strong grips and a long reach for safety and accuracy. A must for any plumber, these pliers are able to bend and cut wire.

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Magnetic level
NewMetalworker via YouTube
What's the name of this plumbing tool in the picture?
Spirit level
Screwdriver
Magnetic level
Slip joint pliers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Magnetic levels are used to "level" various types of surfaces. Due to the magnetic power of these tools, a plumber can work hands-free while the level "sets" on its own.

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Stubby screwdriver
ToolGuyd via YouTube
Try and name this popular plumbing tool.
Tape measure
Knee pads
Long phillips head screwdriver
Stubby screwdriver
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Stubby screwdrivers are great for adjusting bolts that are in hard-to-reach places, like under your sink. These screwdrivers also fit nicely in the palm of a plumber's hand for an easy grip.

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Tape measure
Wiki Commons by redjar
Identify the plumbing tool in this photo.
Tape measure
Stop cock key
Spirit level
Magnetic level
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tape measures can be quite handy for measuring things on the go. It can also easily extend and retract whenever the plumber wants.

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Long phillips head screwdriver
Pixabay / blickpixel
Try and name this popular plumbing tool.
Angle grinder
Long Phillips head screwdriver
Immersion heater spanner
Basin spanner
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Useful for plumbing work that is in tight spaces, this screwdriver features a long reach and an easy-to-grip handle. The long reach is also great for keeping the plumber's hands and knuckles out of the way.

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Knee pads
Wiki Commons by Targje
Guess this plumbing tool in the picture.
Spanner
Pipe bender
Knee pads
Pipe cutter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For plumbers who work on their knees for extended periods of time, knee pads are great for alleviating pain and discomfort. Each knee pad provides ample amounts of cushion and they are fairly inexpensive to purchase.

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Stanley knife
Wiki Commons by J.C. Fields
Try and guess the name of this plumbing tool.
File set
Stanley knife
Pipe deburrer
Soldering pad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Stanley knives are great for cutting a variety of materials and can easily fit in just about any pocket. The blades are also retractable for safety purposes.

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Claw hammer
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
Guess the name of this plumbing tool.
Hacksaw
Tube cutter
Claw hammer
Adjustable spanner
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is called a claw hammer because of its "claw" that is used for prying nails out. The flat end of the hammer is used for hammering in nails.

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Open-ended spanner set
Pixabay / 41330
Identify these tools in the photo.
Open-ended spanner set
File set
Screwdriver set
Pipe cutters
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Spanners are great for adjusting a variety of nuts and bolts. A plumber usually has an open-ended spanner set in varying sizes for a variety of jobs.

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Pressure tester
Sparky Channel via YouTube
Look at this photo and guess the plumbing tool in it.
Screwdriver
Pressure tester
Inspection camera
Jig saw
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Before doing any work on pipes, a plumber uses a pressure tester to check how much pressure is in the pipes. These are very easy to use and are essential for any plumbing job.

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File set
Wiki Commons by Lucasbosch
Guess the name of this essential plumbing tool.
Magnetic level
Spirit level
Circular saw
File set
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A file set consists of files that vary in shapes and sizes. These are used to help polish the finishing look of almost any plumbing job.

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Bucket
Wiki Commons by Kottakkalnet
Name this plumbing tool in this photo.
Torch
Bucket
Blowlamp and gas
Knee pad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When plumbers are fixing a joint leak, they often place a bucket underneath the pipes to catch any loose drips. Buckets are also fairly inexpensive to purchase.

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Inspection camera
Ultimate Handyman via YouTube
What's the name of this essential plumbing tool?
Inspection camera
Gas meter box key
Cordless combi drill
Stubby screwdriver
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Plumbers like to use inspection cameras to see the inside of pipes and drains. These handy cameras are also useful for identifying problems and blockages that may not be seen with the naked eye.

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Jig saw
Wiki Commons by Артём В.
Name the type of saw in the photo.
Hacksaw
Junior hacksaw
Jigsaw
Circular saw
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jigsaws are particularly useful for cutting irregular shapes and patterns. They are also easy to use and consists of a comfortable grip.

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Cordless combi drill
Wiki Commons by Mark Hunter
What's the name of this tool in the photo?
SDS drill
Pipe bender
Pipe cutter
Cordless combi drill
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This rechargeable drill is essential for drilling in almost any type of screw. These are also used to drill holes into a variety of material, and are considered to be quite powerful compared to most types of drills.

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Circular saw
Wiki Commons by Mark Hunter
Try and guess this handy plumbing tool from the photo.
Angle grinder
Circular saw
Spanner
File set
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Circular saws are ideal for cutting through just about any type of material, including wood, plastic and metal. The blades of this tool are also interchangebale.

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SDS drill
Ultimate Handyman via YouTube
Name this powerful plumbing tool.
Immersion heater spanner
Pipe deburrer
SDS drill
Soldering pad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known as a "Special Direct System" drill, the SDS drill is used for those tough drilling jobs. These drills also come in a variety of settings, including chiselling and hammer action drilling.

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Pipe freezer spray
Trade Counter Direct via YouTube
Name this plumbing tool that is useful for freezing pipes.
Tape measure
Knee pads
Pipe freezer spray
Bucket
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Plumbers use pipe freezer spray to freeze pipes so they don't have to switch off the water supply. This spray can also freeze pipes for an extended period of time without damaging them.

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Basin spanner
Home Repair Tutor via YouTube
Identify this plumbing tool from the picture.
Angle grinder
Basin spanner
Stubby screwdriver
Adjustable spanner
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Plumbers use a variety of tools for work in tight spaces, and the basin spanner is essential for those kinds of jobs. This tool is used to adjust under-sink fittings.

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Immersion heater spanner
dereton33 via YouTube
What's the name of this type of plumbing tool?
Immersion heater spanner
Torch
Long-nosed pliers
Pipe cutter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Used for hot water cylinder jobs, the immersion heater spanner is used to fit within various types of immersion heater elements. These tools are often large in size as well.

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Angle grinder
Wiki Commons by souflish
Name this powerful plumbing tool.
Sabre saw
Allen keys
Plunger
Angle grinder
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Angle grinders are used to cut or polish a variety of materials. It also works with sanding discs, grinding wheels and various types of blades.

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Stop cock key
Ultimate Handyman via YouTube
Name this type of key from the photo.
Gas meter box key
Stop cock key
Wrench key
Circular key
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Stop cock keys are typically used in outdoor settings to stop the flow of water from the main water supply. Stopcocks are often hard to turn off, which is where the stop cock key comes in!

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