Plumbing

Grab all your plumbing tools right here at Sydney Tools with Australia’s best range at the best prices. 

Whether you’re fixing a leaky home or you’re a plumber by trade, we’ll see you right with specialised hand tools and adhesives and a full range of pumps, water jetters, drain snakes and inspection cameras that make it easy to do great work.

You’ll find tools and supplies from brands like Bostik, Honeywell, Ridgid, Bahco, Pearpoint and many more of the biggest names.

Looking for advice? Sydney Tools have over 30 locations all over Australia and you can drop in any time knowing our team of experts are always happy to help.

Tips for using a drain snake

The drain snake or drain auger is one of the most important tools in a plumber’s toolkit.

The risk with using a drain snake is that you can damage your pipes and create major leaks if you use them incorrectly. 

When you’re using a manual drain snake, make sure you keep the handle as close to the entrance of the pipe as possible to remove slack from the line and turn the handle at a steady pace until you encounter the blockage. 

Apply even pressure without forcing the auger into the walls of the pipe, and work it backwards and forwards until you clear the obstruction.

Buying the right pipe or tube cutter 

Cutting different types of pipe and tube is a big part of a plumber’s daily life. There’s a few different kinds of cutter so it’s good to know which one you need for the task at hand.

Cutters for metal pipes usually come with bearings for making smooth cuts without burrs. They often have a wheel for adjusting the cutter size and may be suitable for cutting plastics as well as metal.

Ratchet cutters make clean, burr-free cuts in plastic of all kinds and rubber hose, but you can’t use them on metals.

Shear type cutters will work on rubber and thin plastic for quick cuts, but should only be used for small tasks where the fit and finish aren’t the top priority.

Working with metal pipes? Check out our range of butane gas torches.