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1. Aerator
The small outlet fitting shapes the faucet stream. Some aerators unscrew externally; others need a matching recessed key.
Size and thread pattern matter. A faucet brand alone does not identify the correct replacement.
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M16.5 × 1 cache thread, 1.5 GPM; verify the faucet size.
View on Amazon ↗2. Mounting hardware
Nuts or brackets hold the faucet to the sink or counter. Access underneath can be tight.
A basin wrench or mounting tool must fit the actual hardware and available space.
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Related installation tool for reaching mounting and supply nuts.
View on Amazon ↗3. Supply stops
Local shutoff valves feed hot and cold water through supply connectors.
A wet connector or valve is different from a drain leak. Avoid forcing seized shutoffs.
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Match the pipe connection and faucet supply outlet.
View on Amazon ↗4. Slip-joint seal
Many tubular drain connections use a nut to compress a correctly sized washer around the tube.
The washer makes the seal. Adding thread tape is not a substitute for the correct parts and alignment.
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For matching tubular slip joints; confirm washer profile.
View on Amazon ↗5. P-trap
The curved drain holds a water seal that helps keep sewer gases out of the room.
Clogs, loose connections and a lost water seal cause different symptoms. A persistent problem needs diagnosis.
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Includes a threaded PVC adapter, reversible J-bend and washers; confirm drain fit.
View on Amazon ↗Illustrations explain common parts and conditions. They do not diagnose your home or replace the instructions for your specific equipment.
Compare hand cutters, larger ratchets and powered shears by the pipe they fit.
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Check actual outside diameter, material and wall thickness. A 1⅝-in. opening is too small for nominal 1¼-in. Schedule 40 PVC.
Smaller ratchet cutters
Compare three brands by capacity and fit3 options
RIDGID
RC-1625 Ratchet Cutter
⅛–1⅝ in. OD
Smaller opening for plastic pipe.
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Catalog 23498; blade 27858. Nominal 1¼-in. Schedule 40 PVC is 1.660 in. OD and exceeds this opening. Check the pipe material and wall thickness.
Milwaukee
1⅝-in. Ratcheting Pipe Cutter
Up to 1⅝ in. OD
PVC, CPVC, PEX, ABS and rubber hose.
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Model 48-22-4220; replacement blade 48-22-4221. Stainless-steel blade and one-handed side lock. A 1¼-in. Schedule 40 PVC pipe is larger than this opening; confirm material and wall thickness before cutting.
REED
RS1 Ratchet Shears
Up to 1.66 in. OD
PE, PEX, PP, ABS and PVC irrigation tubing.
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Item 04176; 42 mm maximum OD. REED excludes PVC/CPVC solvent-cement weld connections, high-pressure lines and high-efficiency vent lines. Confirm the application as well as diameter; this is not a general-purpose PVC installation choice.
Larger ratchet cutters
Compare two brands up to 2⅜ in. OD2 options
RIDGID
RC-2375 Ratchet Cutter
⅛–2⅜ in. OD
Larger opening for plastic pipe.
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Catalog 30088. Fits the outside diameter of nominal 2-in. Schedule 40 PVC. Confirm material, wall thickness and blade condition; support the pipe.
Milwaukee
Large Ratchet Pipe Cutter
Up to 2⅜ in. OD
Alternative for compatible plastic pipe.
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Model 48-22-4215. Check the pipe material, wall thickness and condition before cutting; do not confuse it with the smaller 48-22-4210.
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Battery-powered shears
For repeated plastic-pipe cuts1 option
Milwaukee
M12 Plastic Pipe Shear
Up to 2 in. Schedule 80 PVC
Powered option for repeated cuts.
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2470-20 tool-only. Nominal 2-in. PVC measures 2⅜ in. OD. Check permitted materials, battery/charger and pipe condition; keep hands clear of the blade.
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Thin-wall drain-tube cutters
For compatible sink-drain tubing1 option
RIDGID
PTEC 3000 Drain-Tube Cutter
1¼ & 1½ in. tubular
For compatible thin-wall sink drains.
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Catalog 41608: 1¼-in. single-flanged and 1½-in. double-flanged thin-wall PE, PP and PVC tubular drains. Not for Schedule 40 pipe or metal.
Deburring & chamfer tools
Finish the pipe end after cutting3 options
Milwaukee
Reaming Pen
Hand-guided deburring
Remove burrs from cut PVC and copper tubing.
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Model 48-22-4255. Metal body with a pocket clip. Milwaukee does not publish a fixed pipe-diameter range for this pen. For a specified outside bevel, choose a chamfer tool that matches the pipe system.
Model specifications ↗REED
DEB1IPS Deburr / Chamfer Tool
½, ¾ & 1 in. nominal IPS
Outside-edge preparation for PVC, CPVC, PE and ABS.
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Item 04650. Fits the three listed nominal IPS sizes; these are not measured outside diameters. Choose DEB1IPS for IPS pipe, not the DEB1CTS version. This model prepares the outside edge; check and remove inside burrs separately.
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REED
DEB4 Deburr / Chamfer Tool
1¼, 1½, 2, 2½, 3 & 4 in. nominal
Outside chamfering for PVC, CPVC, ABS and PP.
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Item 04430. Fits the six listed nominal sizes and creates a 15° outside chamfer. REED does not recommend it for thin-wall pipe. It prepares the outside only; check and remove inside burrs separately.
Model specifications ↗Two different jobs: deburring removes rough cut edges; chamfering adds a bevel to the outside edge. Follow your pipe and fitting manufacturer’s preparation instructions.
