Strap Wrench---a real good thing to own.

Sk8r · 11/28/2014, 04:35 PM

A strap wrench is a simple, cheap plastic thingamabob with a slot in it with a strip of rubber attached.

When faced with a cylindrical object the lid of which you can't get unscrewed, especially a filter cylinder or a GFO that has suffered a vacuum action since you cut the pump off---or an obstinate large jar of dill pickles that is way too big for your hand to get a grip on---this device is worth its weight in, well, something.

You slip the rubber bit into the slot---and push the plastic handle while holding onto the screwtop you're trying to undo---hold lid with a grippy square, if really, really, really stuck. And the body of the object..rotates...thus freeing the lid.

I've used mine on my car, on jars, on tank cylinders, and obstinate Christmas items. I just used it to free up and clean two GFO reactors that were stuck like you wouldn't believe. Easy. Anybody can do it. Your ro/di cylinders may come with a very effective plastic wrench...but a strap wrench is one-size-fits-all-jobs.

Under 10.00 at your hardware store.

http://www.amazon.com/Empire-Level-2...s=strap+wrench

dfm34 · 11/28/2014, 09:10 PM

Could not agree more use it on my gfo reactor all the time.

quagmire · 11/29/2014, 06:40 PM

Great tip. I have nerve damage in both hands. Loosening and tightening plumbing has become quite a chore. Couldn't do it without my strap wrench. I actually bought it to remove bottle caps and jar lids. Great tool.

11/28/2014, 04:35 PM	#1
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Strap Wrench---a real good thing to own. A strap wrench is a simple, cheap plastic thingamabob with a slot in it with a strip of rubber attached. When faced with a cylindrical object the lid of which you can't get unscrewed, especially a filter cylinder or a GFO that has suffered a vacuum action since you cut the pump off---or an obstinate large jar of dill pickles that is way too big for your hand to get a grip on---this device is worth its weight in, well, something. You slip the rubber bit into the slot---and push the plastic handle while holding onto the screwtop you're trying to undo---hold lid with a grippy square, if really, really, really stuck. And the body of the object..rotates...thus freeing the lid. I've used mine on my car, on jars, on tank cylinders, and obstinate Christmas items. I just used it to free up and clean two GFO reactors that were stuck like you wouldn't believe. Easy. Anybody can do it. Your ro/di cylinders may come with a very effective plastic wrench...but a strap wrench is one-size-fits-all-jobs. Under 10.00 at your hardware store. http://www.amazon.com/Empire-Level-2...s=strap+wrench __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%. Last edited by Sk8r; 11/28/2014 at 04:44 PM.

11/28/2014, 09:10 PM	#2
dfm34 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spotswood, New Jersey Posts: 588	Could not agree more use it on my gfo reactor all the time. __________________ Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. 180 gal DT with 75 gal sump/fuge,10 gal cryptic zone, 3x400w MH with 4x80w T5. life reef vs3 30" skimmer

11/29/2014, 06:40 PM	#3
quagmire Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,231	Great tip. I have nerve damage in both hands. Loosening and tightening plumbing has become quite a chore. Couldn't do it without my strap wrench. I actually bought it to remove bottle caps and jar lids. Great tool.