DIY homeowners often have to do plumbing tasks but invariably they find that they don’t have the right plumbing tools to do the job. This can be remedied by building a tool kit for the DIY plumber. There really aren’t a great many tools involved required for an adequate plumbing tool kit. By having the right tools available in your tool kit you can be a much more effective DIY plumber.

1. Pipe cutter: A plumbing kit must contain tools that can be used to cut metal and plastic pipe. Although a hacksaw is a good beginning there are other pipe cutting tools that are more effective to cut plastic and copper tubing.

2. Clamps or vise to hold things: A clamp or vise is often essential to hold a piece of pipe still when it needs to be cut. A vise is less important when cutting through copper tubing but it is a big asset when cutting black pipe. Holding the object stationary helps you make a square cut.

3. Adjustable pliers and wrenches: Adjustable pliers and wrench are frequently required for plumbing work. Pliers and wrenches are used to tighten or loosen nut and bolts and fittings on plumbing pipes.

4. Hacksaw: A hacksaw is an absolute necessity. It is the best tool for removing old plumbing pipes and equipment. A hacksaw also can be used for cutting through plastic or metal pipes.

5. Pipe reamer: A pipe reamer is needed to remove the internal burrs from pipes or tubing that result from cutting. Reamers are available in a wide selection of diameters, and are adjustable so that they can be used on pipes of various sizes.

6. Plunger: Every home should have a plunger in the immediate area of every bathroom in the house. A plunger is used to clear toilet and drains that have been clogged by natural materials and toilet paper.

7. Snake auger: A snake auger is used when foreign objects are flushed down the toilet and become an obstruction in the plumbing. An auger grasps on to an object so that it can be remove.

8. Tubing Cutter: A tube cutter is used to cut copper and plastic tubing.

9. Soldier kit: A soldering kit that consists of a soldering torch, solder and soldering paste is essential for repair and replacing copper tubing and pipe.

Some of the tools in the tool kit for a DIY plumber can be used for doing work other than plumbing. Having them available will shorting the time required to do routine tasks around the house.