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Complete your plumbing toolkit with flaring tools

The home and professional plumber knows that having the right tools makes the difference between smoothly flowing water and a flooded basement. Be sure you have the right equipment with flaring tools from Kmart.

Working with tubing and piping can be frustrating when you need to join two lengths together. A flaring tool makes this process much simpler, and the tool itself is incredibly easy to use. The flare fitting piece is placed onto the tube or pipe and tightened. Then, attach the part of the tool with the cone-shaped tip into the tube opening and twist the handle of the tool to open the tubing. This creates a funnel-like opening in the tube so it can fit around another piece of pipe. To create a secure seal, tighten bolt once the pieces are joined for a leak-proof connection. Outfit your plumbing tool kit with flaring tools and pipe cutting tools for an accurate slice through tough materials.

Just as you look for the right features in your pipe wrenches, there are essential features you need in your flaring tools to the job done. One with a long handle offers better leverage when twisting. Bigger wing nuts make it easy to lock onto pipes, and the tool works on soft copper, aluminum or brass tubing. Some tools can create single-lap 45-degree flares on all types of common tubing. There are also small but useful details like light lettering on a dark background so you can easily read sizing information. Heavy-duty, solid materials make all these tools durable and reliable.

Make sure you have all the other tools you need for a variety of plumbing jobs. An adjustable pipe wrench changes size for a great grip and tight twist, and it eliminates the need for several different wrenches in your toolbox. When you need to work around obstacles, try tube or pipe benders that reshape lengths of pipe. No matter what plumbing task comes your way, you can find a tool for it at Kmart.