Plumbing Grips

[Jupiter01]

I am in the market for a new set of grips. I only work on residential systems - mainly 15mm and 22mm fittings. I already own a bahco adjustable spanner.
I've had bahco, rothenberger and Knipex suggested to me. Can I please get your view on what you guys use on a daily basis and also is the 180mm the ideal size for me?

Thanks in advance.

 

[polesapart]

I've had bahco, rothenberger and Knipex suggested to me.

All excellent options. Down to taste, really, and how the tool moulds to your hand . Yes, 180mm for those sizes.

 

[CountryFan]

is the 180mm the ideal size for me?

Depends on what you're undoing usually, but for general day to day use they're probably ok. I use Knipex and awaiting my new 180mm ones as I lost my others . I also have a larger set of Knipex. As above all great makes.

 

[Jupiter01]

Is the Knipex Cobra or the new ES ones you guys are using/recommending?

 

[muggles]

I like the Irwin Groove-Lock ones, GV8 or GV10 depending on what size you need. Been using them for years and they've never let me down

 

[Jupiter01]

I've placed an order for the Knipex Cobra ES 180
Thanks for your comments.