These new (or relatively new?) Knipex siphon and connector pliers are designed to be used on pipes, hoses, fittings, and other cylindrical materials, up to 80 mm in diameter.
These pliers have gently rounded and very fine toothed jaws, for providing a secure grip with minimal chance of damaging your work, and they are also available in two versions that have removable non-slip plastic jaws.
Features
- Box joint for strength
- Up to 80 mm capacity, 75 mm with plastic jaws
- Push button jaw width adjustment
- Fine toothed serrated jaws (plastic jaws are removable)
Models
- 81 01 250: serrated jaws, black atramentized finish, plastic handle grip
- 81 03 250: serrated jaws, chrome finish, plastic handle grip
- 81 11 250: removable plastic jaws, black atramentized finish, plastic handle grip
- 81 13 250: removable plastic jaws, chrome finish, plastic handle grip
- 81 19 250: replacement jaws for 81 11 250 and 81 13 250
Pricing: $50+
Buy Now(via Amazon)
More Info(via Knipex)
Amazon does NOT have the best pricing on these pliers, and they also don’t carry the full line of these pliers. You’ll want to check KC Tool, ChadsToolBox, or your other favorite Knipex dealers for price comparison.
Here’s a Knipex promo video:
If you’re looking for something a little different (and less expensive) for use on PVC pipes and fittings, consider the Knipex 81 03 230, which has 25 to 65 mm capacity.These pliers have a different slip joint-style adjustment mechanism.
These PVC pliers are around $50 on Amazon. A plastic-lined-jaws version of these PVC pliers are also available. Although it doesn’t look like it, these pliers are said to have serrated jaws.
First Thoughts
These look pretty handy, but steeply priced. But if you need a unitasker that’s best for working on fittings, tubing, pipes, and similar materials, these look like they’ll do the trick.