DIYbanter - View Single Post - Best Pliers or Vice Grips (or similar tool?)

George E. Cawthon

wrote:
Hello,

I'm trying to remove my garden hose from the faucet on the side of my
house, but it won't budge. It's rusted on I think, and I'm having a
hard time getting a "grip" on it to twist it off. This brings me to my
question. What is the best "Multi-Use" tool for jobs like this?
Adjustable wrenches just don't have the "grip". Adjustable Pliers will
work, but Vice Grips permit you to "clamp" the hose. I've seen other
such multi-purpose "tools" offered on TV from time to time, but I'm
interested in getting a tool that is the most flexible, and durable,
and versatile for these types of jobs. How about it? Does anyone have
a brand, or make, of a tool like this that they just love and couldn't
live without?

Thanks.

Channel locks for fairly easy stuff, pipe wrench
when it is really stuck. Pretty much the same as
all the other responses. Vice grips (carefully
adjusted so they don't grip too tightly also work.

However, if you can't easily get the hose off, you
need to revise what you are doing. Hoses should
be taken off at least 2 times a season in most
areas. We usually just use our fingers to put the
hose on and off the faucet. Hoses should be
tightened only hand tight. If the leak with hand
tightening, the hose end is bent or more likely
just needs a new washer.

Hint: One tool is never good for everything!