- What sizes can the Knipex Pliers Wrench handle?
- The 250 mm version has 19 adjustment positions and grips nuts and pipe up to 52 mm across. That covers most metric and imperial sizes found in plumbing and general repair.
- Is it a ratchet?
- No. It has no ratchet mechanism. The parallel jaws and lever action let you re-grip quickly, which feels similar, but you still open and close the jaws by hand.
- Are the handles safe for electrical work?
- Yes. This version has insulated multi-component grips tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, the VDE standard for work up to 1,000 V.
- Does it replace a full wrench set?
- For most nuts, bolts and pipe within 52 mm, yes. It will not fit every fastener, and very tight or rounded nuts may still need a fixed wrench or socket.
- Why does it slip sometimes?
- The smooth jaws rely on hand pressure to lock. On rounded or overtightened fasteners the grip can give, so keep steady lever pressure and avoid cheater bars.
- What is in the box?
- One Knipex Pliers Wrench, 250 mm, with insulated handles. No pouch or case is included.
- Will the smooth jaws mark chrome fixtures?
- No. The parallel jaws are smooth and make full-surface contact, so they grip chrome-plated and surface-finished fittings without scratching or leaving marks.
- Where is the Knipex Pliers Wrench cheapest?
- At The Tool Store Canada, for CA$81.98, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Knipex Pliers Wrench?
- 12 stores we checked sell it, including Mid-Canada Fasteners & Tools, The Tool Store Canada, Outillage Placide Mathieu, MPR Tools & Equipment, Construction Fasteners.