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Emergency Kit and Tips Ed the Plumber reveals what tools you need for plumbing emergencies. From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-308

Host Ed Del Grande offers tips on creating an emergency plumber's kit.

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Plumber's Emergency Kit

A plumber's emergency kit has everything you might need to temporarily control a plumbing situation until permanent repairs can be made.

Materials:

bucket
slip joint pliers
adjustable wrench
multi-tip screwdriver
assorted blind caps
duct tape
Teflon tape
pipe repair tape
Allen key set
forced cup and regular plunger
heavy duty paper towels

• Use a five gallon bucket as your tool holder. If you have a leak while working, you can use it to catch the water. Also, a tool caddy can be attached to the bucket providing a place for everything.

• Keep a forced cup and a regular plunger handy. Each plunger has its own specific use, and provides extra unclogging power.

• Wrenches are essential in plumbing. A pair of medium sized slip joint pliers and an adjustable wrench should cover most jobs, along with various sized wrenches.

• A multi-bit screwdriver can reduce the number of tools you have to carry around on the job.

• An assortment of Allen keys are very handy and have many uses.

• Duct tape and leak sealing tape can help out in a plumbing emergency until you are able to fix the problem. Teflon tape will seal up leaks from around threaded connections.

• A variety of blind caps can help you see your way through repairing a broken valve.

• Heavy duty paper towels or rags will help clean up water from small leaks.

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