Reuven Recomienda
No estamos aquí para venderte nada que no necesites. Creamos esta base de conocimiento para que puedas aprender y manejar las cosas tú mismo. Pero cuando necesites una herramienta, estas son las que confiamos — porque las hemos usado todas en trabajos reales.
Entre mi padre, yo y mi hijo, tenemos más de 50 años de experiencia combinada en plomería en NYC. Cada recomendación aquí se basa en lo que realmente funciona — por calidad, seguridad, ergonomía y durabilidad. Sabemos lo que aguanta y lo que no.
Algunos enlaces son de afiliados — como Asociado de Amazon, ganamos por compras que califican. Esto nunca afecta lo que recomendamos. Si está en esta página, es porque lo usamos.
RIDGID
PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine
The drain snake I've carried in my van for 15 years. Autofeed makes one-person operation easy.
DEWALT
20V MAX XR Copper Tubing Cutter
Cuts copper pipe in tight NYC apartment spaces where a regular cutter won't fit.
Moen
Adler Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet
Reliable, affordable kitchen faucet that I recommend for most NYC apartment renovations.
Fluidmaster
400CRK Universal Toilet Repair Kit
Fixes 99% of running toilet problems. This is what I grab before even looking at the toilet.
CRAFTSMAN
3-Piece Adjustable Wrench Set (6", 8", 10")
The original adjustable wrench. Every plumber needs at least three sizes.
iCrimp
PEX Clamp Tool Kit with Ratchet Crimper & Cutter
If you're doing PEX work, this is the crimp tool to get. Includes the gauge to verify every joint.
Mill-Rose
Blue Monster PTFE Thread Seal Tape (3-Pack)
Pro-grade teflon tape. Thicker and denser than the cheap stuff - no callbacks on threaded joints.
RIDGID
Basin Wrench (3/8" to 1-1/4")
The only way to reach faucet mounting nuts behind the sink. You'll curse without one.
KNIPEX
Cobra Pliers Set (3-Piece)
German-made Cobra pliers. Better grip, better control, better adjustment than anything else. Worth every penny.
MR.SIGA
Premium Toilet Plunger with Holder
A real plunger, not the toy ones they sell at the drugstore. Multi-size accordion design actually works.
DEPSTECH
Dual Lens Sewer Inspection Camera (33ft)
See what's happening inside the pipe before you start cutting. Saves hours of guesswork.
RIDGID
14" Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench
The iconic red pipe wrench. 14" is the sweet spot for residential work.
HIATSU
Self-Igniting Soldering Torch with Adjustable Flame
The torch for soldering copper. Trigger start, adjustable flame, swirl tip for even heat.
EFIELD
Braided Stainless Steel Toilet Connector (2-Pack)
Replace those old rubber supply lines before they burst. Braided stainless won't fail on you.
BrassCraft
1/4 Turn Straight Stop Valve (1/2" x 3/8")
Replace old gate valves with quarter-turn ball valves. Shuts off instantly when you need it.
Generic
Angle Stop Removal Tool Kit (4-in-1)
Removes stubborn angle stops and supply nuts without destroying the valve or the wall. Every plumber needs this.