Dragons Den - Pump Removal Tool Invention

[electronicsuk]

OK I've got to fess up. I bought a Radwrench some time ago, but it was metal of some kind, not nylon! It's quite good at holding radiator valves & I do carry it around in my hand tools bag. I'm not on 'the tools' as much as I'd like & i'm very selective as to what I carry, so I'd give it a 8/10.

Have to agree that the Radwrench did look handy, and certainly the most promising thing in their range as it's cheap, simple and no doubt cheap to produce.

Mind you, I only do plumbing on a DIY basis, so perhaps the pros already have better ways of working on rad valves without scratching them.

 

[DeltaT]

Yes Matt there's many other ways of holding a rad valve, but it's still quite a good tool, if a wee bit of a gimmick.

 

[kevplumb]

why dosent somebody invent a tool removal tool
then we might be able to get rid of puller and his cronies

and actually have a plumbing forum again

instead of every other thread getting bogged down with the inane drivel that is the norm these
days

you want "banter" join a freakin chat room

 

[bill1961]

Chrome RAD Wrench Vs. Plastic RAD Wrench ding ding ding

I’m guessing there is only one way to find out what’s best, as harry hill would say FIGHT lol

 

[nickso]

How pleasant Nickso, we agree on something

makes a change you nonce.

 

[gregers]

problem.
the products looked to gimmicky.

solution.
STOP that bloke from talking,good god he was annoying.

ive got a set of those aston super wrenches and i think there the bees knees,even the plumber i work with trys to nick them.

 

[expertgasman]

expertgasman you are a star thanks.

It would be interesting to see how that tape tool works.! I love gizmo tools

Gee. Thanks.

 

[merlin50]

why would a plumber want a tool that makes the job quicker. i thought if you need a new tap washer you would end up paying for a new sink

 

[Paul Barker]

When I did Kamco course, they demonstrated one. The guy pointed out its a great bit of kit, but massively undermarketed!! That is why the designers are skint!:

http://www.kamco.co.uk/PumpNutTool.htm

Hope that helps.

I've got a pair of those they didn't work for me. My other techniques had to come out the bag. In first instance I put large footprint on and "tap" with lump hammer. If that fails hacksaw ring nut.

Nope that pair of nut grippers appear to be a good invention but in the event, as much use as a chocolate fireguard. What is needed for undoing pump nuts is a plumber.