DURATECH Strap Wrench 12" Handle, Adjustable Nylon Strap Pipe Wrenches, Oil Filter Strap Opener Wrench

So I bought this hoping it would work to install a 3/4” shower head arm pipe with an oil rubbed bronze finish (very smooth). Short answer, it worked if I put a strip of 1/4” neoprene around the pipe. Slipped without the neoprene. It did work on a 1” screw driver. I suspect it would probably work on a 3/4” pipe with some surface texture (eg galvanized) but I haven't tried. So first thanks to all the folks who responded to my question on the 3/4” pipe. “A System Integrator” - your review with pictures of different wraps and actually using the wraps on a pipe were excellent and key to success - used 1A fyi. Also Lavenderpenguin - your review and response to use some rubber was the final ingredient. Dynatec - your response to use a pipe wrench was not helpful - I didn't want to mar the finish on the pipe so a strap wrench was what I was hoping would work - maybe a regular wrench is OK with enough tape and/or a rag. The 12” tool itself seems very well built and I thought the price was very reasonable. I suspect the poly? strap is probably going to be more durable and stronger than a rubber one. For small diameters, it may need some help (rubber, tape, etc) to grab in my experience. Liked the blue color. Function, ease of use, is like any strap wrench. I will mention I made the mistake of trying to pull attached end if the strap through the narrow gap and it got stuck - much fun trying to pull it back out - my bad. Like most strap wrenches, it specifies the maximum capacity but does not specify a minimum. Perhaps it is not necessary if you already know how to use it. However, that leads to the issue of not having much in the way of instructions on how to use. This one did come with a cardboard sleeve over the handle showing pictures of two positions, but the type of info found in the reviews here would have been a big add for this and any other strap wrench tool. Again, my thanks for the helpful reviews and responses.

Favorite tool, only filter wrench you’ll need

It worked fine for the light duty task I will be using it for: removing the large blue water filter house in my house. The strap has an almost cottony texture to it. Seems like if you were to use it on say an oil filter it'd get mighty slippery. The jury is still out on the strap quality / material choice but the wrench itself is sound. Lost a star because you'd have to tie or sew a replacement strap instead of making the fixed end strap integrated (i.e. double it back).

Needed one of these for a long time and finally got this one . This is very high quality and does the job . Highly recommend .

Works great! Good quality especially for the cost.

Needed a good strap wrench for my work as a diesel tech and the DURATECH 18" did not disappoint. The build quality is good and feels very sturdy in hand, not cheap or flimsy like some of the other options out there. The nylon strap is tough and the handle has a good solid feel to it. The grip is where this thing really shines. It latched on and held firm without slipping, making the job quick and easy. The adjustable strap makes it versatile enough to handle different sizes, whether you're tackling an oil filter change. The 18" handle gives you plenty of leverage so you're not fighting with stubborn filters. Highly recommend if you're dealing with large filters on the daily.

strap tore immediately now its broken would like a replacement but can't get a contact for support just a resolve attempt that goes no where strap is weakest link to otherwise good tool

Great quality filter wrench and light weight, works great on heavy equipment and industrial applications. Plenty of grip, leverage and torque.

Bestens

Great value

Qualité irréprochable. Je suis content de mon achat. C'est exactement ce dont j'avais besoin.

Fungerar bra

Fantastic product, have been using it for ages and still going strong.