"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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Markus Splenius wrote:
I notice that plumbers seem to use adjustable wrenches more than
spanners. Is this because you just can't buy large spanners easily?
It's rare to find more than a 25 mm spanner - is there a supplier in
the UK that specialises in large size spanners?!

I'd say it's because there are such a bewildering range of sizes, and
'proper' spanners of this size are both large, expensive and heavy.
I do have proper spanners for 1/2" compression fittings which are the most
common domestically, and I got them in Halfords under their pro brand. Not
cheap, though.

But if you really want proper spanners, go to either an engineer's
supplier, or to a decent motor factor that has a tool section and deals
with trucks.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Screwfix do these:
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...35515&id=82712 but they're
pressed steel and not very good if you're dealing with old / tight fixings.

Focus / Do-it-All currently have a set of large spanners (about 28 to 40mm)
at about £14-00 which is very good value.

Cic.