Customer Reviews for RIDGID 18 in. Aluminum Straight Pipe Wrench for Plumbing, Sturdy Plumbing Pipe Tool with Self Cleaning Threads and Hook Jaws

Everyone is making pipe wrenches these days, many will get the job done but when you are using these every day professionally and you just want the best grip, light weight and just know you will be able to break the fitting loose Ridgid is the wrench you reach for. Even for home use why wouldn't you want to buy a wrench once and have it forever knowing when you need it the job will get done. No joke these are worth every penny, buy Ridgid pipe wrenches and you will never regret it, buy cheap and you will wish you bought Ridgid, I guarentee it !!!

I’ve been using Ridgid pipe wrenches for plumbing over the past year and they’re a game changer! The lightweight aluminum means I can easily bring them with me under a house to make a repair. And the loop at the bottom of the handle is perfect for tethering when I’m working off the ground. My 14” has been put to the test and it’s passed. Can’t wait to get a set of 18” wrenches!

Expensive, but I like to support American made companies, especially ones that make tools for the trades.

I’ve got 13 wrenches on the truck. If it isn’t rigid it is in a ranch. However my newest 14 inch aluminum chipped a tooth. I also dropped it off a scissor lift. Can’t really knock the brand considering I dropped it from 20 feet in the air. Still wouldn’t go to a job site without my wrenches. my threader or or my 2 press tools.

Made in USA! Excellent pipe wrench that's not too heavy. This is a must have if you work with pipes or valves. It gives you so much more torque than other types of wrenches. 14 inches is good enough for me but you will probably need a variety of sizes depending on your application. I love the teeth on this wrench as it bites very well. If you remember from Physics, W=FD. Work= Force x Distance. Force is how strong you are, so the only way to increase Work is to increase Distance(longer pipe/cheater bar)

In the water industry we utilize most if not all the aluminum line of pipe wrenches. They are lighter in weight than the iron pipe wrenches and just as durable.

Everything else is just a knock off rigid pipe wrenches, or tried and true.

will review after using

I have been in the plumbing trade for 25 + years and haven't found any pipe wrench that beats a rigid. They simply seem to bite on impact. I've used others that slip or twist to one side or the other when appling pressure. I've got a couple of aluminum 14" and 12" that are indispensable on the job site. They are in my book the best.

Ridgid quality speaks for itself! Excellent product..

This as good as it gets not too heavy and very strong to get the job done easy

This is a "buy once" tool. As others have stated, this is a superb tool. Well-made, surprisingly light, and actually worth the extra money. Very pleased with this purchase.

IT'S LIGHTWEIGHT, STURDY AND MOST OF ALL RIGID!!

IT'S LIGHTWEIGHT, STURDY AND MOST OF ALL RIGID!!

This is the plumbers go to tool no other tool in my tool chest compare to its durability and craftsmanship.

Don't let the weight fool ya. These can really put the hurt on ANY stubborn pipes. And I'd like to join the review give away Rik R. "Rik's Custom Plumbing"

Rigid changed the handles. There is more material at the jaws which doesn't help in tight locations. Also the handle edges aren't as rounded on the edges and are not comfortable in the hand. When you use them all day long 5 days a week these changes are a big deal. I don't like them and neither does any of our crew.