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The 6 Best Water Pump Pliers – Guidebook

SaleComparison winner of the editors KNIPEX Tools - Cobra Water Pump Pliers (8701250), Red,10-Inch

The 6 Best Water Pump Pliers – Guidebook

The water pump pliers can be made flexible in size. Thus, it combines the functions of many tools in one tool and should therefore also find a place in your toolbox.

We have put together a selection of great water pump pliers in our product recommendations. You can find all information about water pump pliers in our checklist.

Checklist For Water Pump Pliers

Water Pump Pliers
  • Water pump pliers are usually made of chrome vanadium steel. Many models are coated with phosphate in the pliers area, as this protects against rust.
  • The handle , on the other hand, is coated with plastic to ensure a good grip.
  • The surfaces of the pliers should be without burrs and the handles should be sturdily bonded.
The Construction
  • If the handle closes too tightly, you can easily jam your fingers or hands while working. By shaping the handle accordingly, many water pump pliers have a pinch guard that prevents unpleasant bruising.
  • In addition, the pliers should be optimally ergonomically shaped so that you can master even greater efforts effortlessly. The ease of movement of the joints also plays a major role.
The Grip Strength
  • Self-clamping water pump pliers can make your work much easier. Therefore, pay attention to the corresponding specifications of the manufacturer. The pliers should have a good power transmission and have as flexible a span as possible.
  • A stable pliers joint and handles with good leverage are indicators that make a good water pump pliers.
  • Tip: Test the water pump pliers with a simple sheet of paper. If it can hold it without any problems, you have made a good choice.
The Span
  • The larger the specified span, the more versatile you can use the water pump pliers. The values can vary greatly. Some models only have a span for pipes of just 35 mm, others of almost 100 mm.
  • If you want to loosen nuts with the water pump pliers, it may be that the span differs here. This is because the jaws of the pliers are often square.
The Weight
  • The weight of the water pump pliers can also vary greatly from model to model. From 250 g to well over a kg, anything is possible.
  • A heavier pair of pliers will tire you out more quickly when working for longer periods of time, but they also have much more stability and usually much better power transmission than their featherweight competitors.

We have compiled the best and most interesting water pump pliers. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.

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The Best Sellers Of Water Pump Pliers

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular water pump pliers for you.

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1 WISEUP Groove Joint Pliers 7 Inch with Fast Adjustable Pliers V-Jaw Tongue and Groove Pliers Wrench for Water Pump,Home Repair,Plumbing,Gripping,Nuts,Bolts,Pipe,Fittings WISEUP Groove Joint Pliers 7 Inch with Fast Adjustable Pliers V-Jaw Tongue and Groove Pliers Wrench...
2 Olympia Tools Tongue and Groove Pliers, Straight Jaw Pliers with Cushion grip, 5 Jaw positions, 1.7' Jaw Capacity, Water pump plier (8-Inch) Olympia Tools Tongue and Groove Pliers, Straight Jaw Pliers with Cushion grip, 5 Jaw positions, 1.7"...
3 KNIPEX Tools - Cobra Water Pump Pliers (8701250), Red,10-Inch KNIPEX Tools - Cobra Water Pump Pliers (8701250), Red,10-Inch
4 KNIPEX Cobra Water Pump Pliers KNIPEX Cobra Water Pump Pliers
5 KNIPEX Tools - Alligator Water Pump Pliers (8801250), 10-Inch KNIPEX Tools - Alligator Water Pump Pliers (8801250), 10-Inch
6 TEKTON 10 Inch Angle Nose Slip Joint Pliers (2 in. Jaw) | PGA16010 TEKTON 10 Inch Angle Nose Slip Joint Pliers (2 in. Jaw) | PGA16010
7 DAKCOS Water Pump Pliers,Comfortable Toothed Groove Design Pliers for Screw for Connector for Nut 8-Inch Cr-V DAKCOS Water Pump Pliers,Comfortable Toothed Groove Design Pliers for Screw for Connector for Nut...
8 THANOS 7-10-12 inch Tongue and Groove Pliers,3 Set Slip Joint Pliers,Water Pump Pliers with Push Button,Quick Adjustable Pliers Channel Locks Pliers Set THANOS 7-10-12 inch Tongue and Groove Pliers,3 Set Slip Joint Pliers,Water Pump Pliers with Push...
9 DURATECH 2-Piece Groove Joint Pliers Set with Rolling Pouch, 10 & 8-Inch Adjustable Water Pump Pliers, Straight Jaw Tongue and Groove Pliers for Home Repair, Gripping, Pipe & Fittings DURATECH 2-Piece Groove Joint Pliers Set with Rolling Pouch, 10 & 8-Inch Adjustable Water Pump...
10 HORUSDY 2-Pliers Groove Joint pliers Set, 8 & 10-Inch Adjustable Water Pump Pliers HORUSDY 2-Pliers Groove Joint pliers Set, 8 & 10-Inch Adjustable Water Pump Pliers
11 Slip Joint Pliers, HOUSERAN Water Pump Pliers, 10 Inch Groove Joint Pliers, Wrench Pliers with Comfort Red Grips, CRV Tongue and Groove Pliers for Home Repair, Gripping, Nuts, Bolts, Pipe & Fittings Slip Joint Pliers, HOUSERAN Water Pump Pliers, 10 Inch Groove Joint Pliers, Wrench Pliers with...
12 Water Pump Pliers, BOOSDEN Slip Joint Pliers, 10 Inch Groove Joint Pliers, CRV Steel Wrench Pliers, Quick Adjust Tongue and Groove Pliers for Home Repair, Gripping, Nuts, Bolts, Pipe & Fittings Water Pump Pliers, BOOSDEN Slip Joint Pliers, 10 Inch Groove Joint Pliers, CRV Steel Wrench Pliers,...
13 HORUSDY 3-Pieces Water Pump Pliers Set, 7-Inch, 10-Inch and 16-Inch Curved Jaw Quick Adjustment Pliers Set HORUSDY 3-Pieces Water Pump Pliers Set, 7-Inch, 10-Inch and 16-Inch Curved Jaw Quick Adjustment...
14 WORKPRO 9-1/2-Inch Groove Joint Pliers, Fast Adjust Tongue and Groove Pliers, V-Jaw Water Pump Pliers with Comfort Grips WORKPRO 9-1/2-Inch Groove Joint Pliers, Fast Adjust Tongue and Groove Pliers, V-Jaw Water Pump...
15 HighFree 3PCS Water Pump Pliers Set 7Inch, 10Inch, 16Inch Channel Lock Pliers Quick Adjustment by Pressing and Sliding Grips Any Shaped Object HighFree 3PCS Water Pump Pliers Set 7Inch, 10Inch, 16Inch Channel Lock Pliers Quick Adjustment by...
16 KNIPEX Cobra® XS Water Pump Pliers grey atramentized, embossed, rough surface 100 mm 87 00 100 KNIPEX Cobra® XS Water Pump Pliers grey atramentized, embossed, rough surface 100 mm 87 00 100
17 MAXPOWER Water Pump Pliers 10 inch, Plumbing Pliers with Hammer Head Quick Adjust Groove Joint Pliers MAXPOWER Water Pump Pliers 10 inch, Plumbing Pliers with Hammer Head Quick Adjust Groove Joint...
18 SHALL 3-Piece Groove Joint Pliers Set (12, 9-1/2, 7 Inch), Push-Lock Water Pump Pliers In Cr-v Steel, Fast Adjustable Tongue and Groove Pliers with Tool Roll Bag for Home Repair & Plumbing SHALL 3-Piece Groove Joint Pliers Set (12, 9-1/2, 7 Inch), Push-Lock Water Pump Pliers In Cr-v...
19 TOOLEAGUE Heavy Duty Water Pump Pliers, Large Plumbing Pliers, 16-inch Groove Slip Joint Set, Push Button Quick Adjustable Pliers TOOLEAGUE Heavy Duty Water Pump Pliers, Large Plumbing Pliers, 16-inch Groove Slip Joint Set, Push...
20 DURATECH Water Pump Pliers Set, Push-Lock Pliers Set, Upgrade Thicker Handle, 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, Chrome Vanadium Steel, Organized in Pouch DURATECH Water Pump Pliers Set, Push-Lock Pliers Set, Upgrade Thicker Handle, 8-inch, 10-inch,...

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Current Offers Of Water Pump Pliers

You can find the best current offers on water pump pliers in this list.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
KNIPEX Tools - Cobra Water Pump Pliers (8701250), Red,10-Inch
KNIPEX Tools - Cobra Water Pump Pliers (8701250), Red,10-Inch
Cobra Water Pump Pliers; Cobra Water Pump Pliers; Cobra Water Pump Pliers; Cobra Water Pump Pliers
$57.48 −39% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 2
KNIPEX Tools - Alligator Water Pump Pliers (8801250), 10-Inch
KNIPEX Tools - Alligator Water Pump Pliers (8801250), 10-Inch
Good access to the workpiece due to slim size in the head and joint area; Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required
$43.30 −37% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Water Pump Pliers

What is a water pump pliers?
A water pump pliers is a tool for gripping with an adjustable joint. The flexible design of the size creates different opening widths of the jaw, so that the water pump pliers can adapt to different sizes.

Water pump pliers – what size?
The size of the water pump pliers depends on the component you want to grab. For simple screws, a small water pump pliers is sufficient. For massive or large components, a large water pump pliers is needed.

What are water pump pliers used for?
Water pump pliers are mainly used for gripping nuts and bolts, sockets and gripping pipes. Since they are adjustable in size, they are used as a universal tool to eliminate the need for additional tools.

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