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Review on πŸ”§ KNIPEX - 81 11 250 Tools - Pipe Gripping Pliers With Interchangeable Plastic Jaws (8111250) by Pius Aponte

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Incredible quality

I liked them so much I bought pliers and pliers with nylon jaws. It's worth it even if you don't use them for aircraft connectors. My request was a plumbing repair. My current house is over 25 years old and I have lived in houses that are 60 years old. Sooner or later you will come across rusty/corroded valves, caps and cartridges that are very difficult to remove. The pliers have a very loose jaw opening. It's not a stray goose like Channelock. The fulcrum is adjustable with a push button detent. Nylon sponges work very well with metal sponges. I assume you can order this nozzle separately by contacting the seller, but I found it more convenient to order one pair of pliers with nylon jaws and one without. In the plumbing industry, time is money, and the downtime associated with closing the entire house for renovations is unacceptable (to my wife). The lack of a proper tool can also damage old parts, requiring the entire valve to be ripped out. How many people carry around a brand new crude repair kit and valve to easily fix a leaking valve? So imagine you are an astronaut in space who better have all sorts of tools to get the job done because you won't get a second chance. This is primarily my justification for buying Quality + Versatility.

Pros
  • Replacement plastic jaws for soft surfaces that prevent metal transfer to the work piece and prevent corrosion
Cons
  • Wrinkled