What wrench to used for big glands?

[Mustard85]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering what tool do you all used for gland bigger than M63? I'm using stilltons but I rather not used that as they mark the glands. Any suggestions would be great thanks.

 

[LewisM]

Boeing spanner, expensive but good.

 

[Mustard85]

Boeing spanner, expensive but good.

I've seen the ridgid offset hex wrench they look like what I want but the Jaws max up to 67mm. Is there anything similar with bigger jaws opening?

 

[LewisM]

They have ones at work that go up to 300mm but they are Boeing ones so probably cost a fortune

 

[Scintillam]

I've seen the ridgid offset hex wrench they look like what I want but the Jaws max up to 67mm. Is there anything similar with bigger jaws opening?

knipex have an xl version of the pliers wrench That open to 85mm, I have a smaller set and they are my go to for not marking glands as the jaws are flat and open parallel,

ETA
£105 on amazon

 

[Mustard85]

knipex have an xl version of the pliers wrench That open to 85mm, I have a smaller set and they are my go to for not marking glands as the jaws are flat and open parallel,

ETA
£105 on amazon

That is perfect thank you

 

[LeeH]

Rigid e110’s.

RIDGID E-110 Offset Hex Wrench (31305)

RIDGID E-110 Offset Hex Wrench, Hex jaw design gives multi-sided, secure grip on all hex nuts, square nuts, unions and valve packing nuts. The extra-wide opening offset model is ideal for securing drain nuts on sinks and tubs. Thin, smooth jaws slip into the tightest places.

ridgidtoolshop.co.uk

 

[Mustard85]

Rigid e110’s.

RIDGID E-110 Offset Hex Wrench (31305)

RIDGID E-110 Offset Hex Wrench, Hex jaw design gives multi-sided, secure grip on all hex nuts, square nuts, unions and valve packing nuts. The extra-wide opening offset model is ideal for securing drain nuts on sinks and tubs. Thin, smooth jaws slip into the tightest places.

ridgidtoolshop.co.uk

Thank you for your post. I have seen that but the jaw only goes up to 67mm needed something bigger. Like the knipex xl wrench

 

[Pennywise]

I have 2 sets of the large xl Knipex pliers, they're amazing for the larger glands and they have smooth jaws so don't mark the brass ?

 

[Mustard85]

I have 2 sets of the large xl Knipex pliers, they're amazing for the larger glands and they have smooth jaws so don't mark the brass ?

I really do like them. Trying to find somewhere that's less than £100!!

 

[pc1966]

This seems to be best price I found at £75:

https://www.alternate.co.uk/Knipex/Pliers-Wrench-XL-86-03-400/html/product/1265545

 

[Gareth John]

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[DPG]

Big glands - great title, but not as good a thread as I had hoped for!

 

[Mustard85]

Bargain down from £105!!!

 

[Mustard85]

Big glands - great title, but not as good a thread as I had hoped for!

What were you hoping for?

 

[Red Tony]

Who needs spanners or wrenches when you have a big flat head and hammer ?

 

[Mustard85]

Who needs spanners or wrenches when you have a big flat head and hammer ?

That I used for the lock nut.

 

[derek]

I can't find them on Amazon for that price, can you post the link please, I want some!! The cheapest I've seen is £75.

 

[Mustard85]

I can't find them on Amazon for that price, can you post the link please, I want some!! The cheapest I've seen is £75.

Unfortunately it gone up to £80.

I put the tool on my wishlist and I had an notification from the app saying the wrench gone down in price!

 

[derek]

Oh well, thanks for letting me know, did you manage to order a set for yourself before the price went up?

 

[Mustard85]

I did luckily.