24" Pipe Wrench Handle Extenders

These Handle Extenders dramatically reduce the force needed to break loose meter nuts and they are safer and lighter than a cheater bar. They provide the same torque with 40% less required force. The Aluminum Pipe Wrench Handle Extender is an idea Ameren came up with to design a safer cheater bar. It's a set of three aluminum pipes that are the right diameter and length to fit 14", 18", and 24" aluminum wrenches. They have a pin to keep the wrench from falling out, and the schedule 40 pipe is weak enough to visibly bend when you're pulling too hard. Finally, it has a knurled grip so your hands don't slip when the handle or your gloves are wet. The idea is being broadly adapted by utilities since Ameren presented the idea at a gas industry conference a couple of years ago.

Provides the same torque with 45% less force. To tighten a one inch fitting for example, that’s 37 lbs down to 20 lbs. Handle is 45 inches long total, knurled grip is 12” long.