What spanners/grips you use for chrome rad valves

[Super Mario]

My bahcos slippin and grips chewing the body what you use?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Nerrad Bilateral Wrench or knipex smooth jaw

 

[tolly]

180mm knipex pliers wrench for chrome rad valves

 

[REDSAW]

adjustable normally! both ends

 

[plumben]

Usually just use either my hand or adjustables , usually tighten valve onto pipe crush olive undo and tighten onto tail, undo then add joining compound and tighten up, but I do have one of these although rarely used as I forget about it, http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqZHJFME92Bd,KnpBP6wkK,wTQ~~60_35.JPG

 

[Best]

I highly recommend the Knipex smooth jaw wrench.
The jaws are parallel opening, but most importantly is they keep tightening against the nut as you use pressure on the handles. Excellent for chromed valves and the brass tap glands.
It was Jaytheplumber who on this forum I think first let me know about it

 

[JCplumb]

adjustable normally! both ends

+1.

 

[Best]

This is one I got, 250mm model, but you need to choose the right size for your jobs, or buy a set. They are a bit bulky at the jaw end, although are also fairly slim there.

 

[joni os]

If I can't see where my footie gripped the nut I wouldn't know it was tight. With taps I'm more careful.

 

[Stigster]

I use these (mine aren't actually the same brand but the same idea) Knipex 81 11 250 SB 250mm Black Finish Pipe Grip Plastic Jaw Pliers