The RIDGID 31175 (Model 1017) is a fold-over basin wrench with a telescopic shank that extends from 10 to 17 inches. It uses spring-loaded forged alloy steel jaws, a tension plug at the head, and a pipe capacity of 3/8 to 1-1/4 inch.
The spring-loaded jaw lets a plumber ratchet the wrench one-handed, which matters when the other hand is holding a flashlight or bracing the body under a cabinet. The tension plug holds the head at any angle up to 90 degrees, so the head can be locked against a supply line or foldover for storage. The telescopic shank reaches under deep sinks and vanity cabinets without swapping tools.
This wrench is built for the common problem of tightening or removing the mounting nuts on faucets, sink supply lines, and shut-off valves from beneath a sink where no open-end wrench will fit.
Manufactured by RIDGID in the USA.
