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• Jul 9, 2016

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Knipex Cobra.

 

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• Jul 9, 2016

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I use Knipex too but the alligators. Little bit cheaper and I prefer the mechanism.

 

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• Jul 9, 2016

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Jackflash said:

Need some new grips, who's got the best water pump plier grips?

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I have, Knipex the best a Sparks can get

 

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• Jul 9, 2016

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Alligators


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• Jul 9, 2016

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i got one 250mm knipex alligator grips vde and one knipex wrench pliers 250mm vde, love em

 

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• Jul 9, 2016

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Andy78 said:

I use Knipex too but the alligators. Little bit cheaper and I prefer the mechanism.

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Ditto. Despite the difference in price I wouldn't say the mechanism on the alligators is in any way 'inferior' - I find it a bit easier to adjust.

 

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• Jul 9, 2016

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Rothenberger water pump pliers. Triple set for £43 from builder depot.

 

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• Jul 9, 2016

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Knipex cobra for me


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• Jul 9, 2016

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Leesparkykent said:

Rothenberger water pump pliers. Triple set for £43 from builder depot.

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I have some Rothenberger tools, they are first class quality, or they used to be . Mine are getting on a bit lol.

 

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ruston said:

I have some Rothenberger tools, they are first class quality, or they used to be . Mine are getting on a bit lol.

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lol, still not bad kit imo. Just brought a rothenberger blow lamp for £60

 

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These were my favourites.Worth their weight in gold.
http://www.transtools.co.uk/rothenberger-one-handed-speed-wrench-10in-250mm

 

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• Jul 10, 2016

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The knipex are great,the slip-joint type,such as the Rothenberger,can be spragged if used two handed and are possessed of awesome wasts.

There are also differences in use,between smooth and serrated jaws.

 

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can't beat bahco. anti-slip lock is indispensible.

 

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Yea i was about to buy the bahco's but then wondered what else is available, Knipex grips seem popular, i'l check them out.

is it worth getting VDE?

 

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