Is the Milwaukee 10L Aluminum extra-long pipe wrench asking for trouble or just the best idea ever?

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5 ай бұрын

amzn.to/3tyjtj8 Originally made for pipe fitters who install fire sprinkler line, the Milwaukee 10L Aluminum extra long pipe wrench just seems a really good idea. But is it asking for trouble? I think Innovative! Although the 10L name is absurd, the idea is sound. I'd suggest calling it a 19 slim, or a Mini 20.
On amazon for well over the $55 Home Depot is asking.
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@ste-bow771 5 ай бұрын

I have the 10L and it is absolutely my favorite.

5 ай бұрын

I have one of these and I am a fire sprinkler fitter apprentice. I put this in the same category as a extra long handle 1/4 ratchet. The high leverage makes ease of use on normal pipe and fittings. Ive been using mine everyday for the past 8 months and has not skipped a beat. If I start to flex the wrench I move up to a bigger wrench size.

@nickstarks22 5 ай бұрын

I have been using the 10L exclusively for nearly a year now on 1 1/2" ball valves down to 3/4" stainless everything. I prefer it in tight quarters and high torque applications over my Ridgids. I often go full 180 lbs gorilla on 1 1/2" ball valves to both get them tight and oriented correctly. Never once used a cheater pipe though, that's what my larger Ridgid is for.

@LumaLabs 5 ай бұрын

I want to love the Milwaukee, I really do... but they should have made them in the USA to give Rigid some competition. I don't do a lot of pipe work, but I own a 10" and 14" Rigid, both aluminum, both USA made - plenty of use around the house/shop, and will last me a lifetime.

@Russell8021 5 ай бұрын

Do a lot of plumbing. I bought a 10L recently, usually when I’m using a pipe wrench I’m using 2. I love this in combination with my 18 Aluminum Ridgid. For working on 1/2 and 3/4 galvanized or black iron pipe and fittings it’s great.

@leviday4268 5 ай бұрын

I’ve used a 10l since they came out, have had one break and it wasn’t the casting it was the spring plate inside the head. Called Milwaukee to just buy the part and they sent me a brand new one instead. I’m not afraid to break them and have treated it as such moving up to 1 1/4” gas line and she’s still running good three years later

@LizardKing907 5 ай бұрын

Yes it clearly is not as strong as the 24” rigid or as strong as a steel wrench. Like they advertise it is nice to get it into tight areas. The largest real benefit of this wrench is making work you would perform with a small wrench easier, not replacing the work of a 24” steel pipe wrench for example. Other than the rigid 14” aluminum it’s my favorite pipe wrench.

@HVACR_ToolNut 5 ай бұрын

I use the 10, and 10L all the time! Never broke on me yet. I use it on 1/2" pipe, 3/4" black piping. Maybe I've gotten lucky so far, but for at least a couple years now it has held up very well for me!

@geoffap0 5 ай бұрын

No problems with my 10L during the 4 years I’ve used it. I do have both Milwaukee Cheaters in steel and aluminum and will reach for the 10L first. The lighter weight and better leverage make it more desirable to use.

@HVACR_ToolNut 5 ай бұрын

I agree. It's my go to. I also have aluminum rigid 14", and 24" and I love them, but I always end up grabbing my milwaukee's first! I still need to get the cheaters at some point!

@matthew2hunley290 5 ай бұрын

My guess is stupid people putting cheater pipes on it, if you can't get the item to turn with the tool a cheater is going too break something, not moving too a larger tool will always get you in the end. I always had a small medium and large pipe wrench. And after that was Sawzall work lol

@matthew2hunley290 5 ай бұрын

I use this pipe wrench the longer 10 inch one, for plumbing, stuborn black iron fittings.

@jessebrown1497 10 күн бұрын

My go too is the 10l

@aussiehardwood6196 5 ай бұрын

When it comes to cast aluminium pipe wrenches, I'd want a country of origin capable of doing this well. Some Milwaukee tools are quality but they also slap their name in generic Chinese product. I have a full set 8"-24" aluminium pipe wrenches made by H.I.T Tools Japan. They are the best I've ever seen/used.

@samuelbonacorsi2048 5 ай бұрын

I have used those aluminum pipe wrenches without any issues. I have not used a cheater pipe. I like the light weight.

@scotts4125 5 ай бұрын

I have the steel Rigids. I have one no name brand in aluminum 48". Haven't actually used it yet but even for aluminum it's really heavy. Couldn't imagine trying to use a steel one easily.

@tjadenstevens6913 5 ай бұрын

Since you have that extra handle, you should do a short video stress testing and trying to break it. Would be interesting to see how much it takes to break it

@pzwolski 5 ай бұрын

It is a topic for the Project Farm, not LBT, because he only talks theoretically.

@ericgonzalez141 4 ай бұрын

Think I’d be good on residential boilers ?

@jaredappleseed7037 5 ай бұрын

Ive broken several different pipe wrenches, ill never buy anything but rigid

@smittysrepair1 5 ай бұрын

I notice that they also offer a 14L model that goes up to 2”. Has anyone tried the 14L?

@lastbesttool 5 ай бұрын

Dang! A 14L? I’m all in!

@smittysrepair1 4 ай бұрын

@@lastbesttool I bit the bullet and bought the 10L and 14L. I can say the 14L is a bit heavier and looks more like a normal pipe wrench. I actually like the size of the 10L better.

@91Z50 5 ай бұрын

It looks like its geared towards fire sprinkler fitters who for years have used 14 inch pipe wrenchs with cheater handles for overhead work. Just my two cents worth

@chadhardwick9214 5 ай бұрын

So ya let’s break one… just because it’s America and we can…. We all chip on to buy u another 1….

@meanderinoranges 5 ай бұрын

Always use your brain. Reserve the cheater pipes for the cast iron.

@rickhammar1636 5 ай бұрын

I suspect a cast iron wrench would snap. I think the ones you're referring to are probably actually steel wrenches. Always use your brain.

@meanderinoranges 5 ай бұрын

@@rickhammar1636 I do use my brain, I'm a mechanical engineer. Pipe wrench bodies are not made from steel. They're made from a cast iron called high tensile ductile iron. Generally this material has twice the strength of aluminum. So please use a cast iron pipe wrench if you are going to put a cheater on it.

@mikem5831 5 ай бұрын

Such a simple concept. I dont think ive ever broke a tool using as designed or without saying to myself " you need a better tool dumbass" i just cant be surprised when i know im doing it wrong. Lol