The bahco 8231 wide jaw slip joint pliers are professional grade waterpump pliers featuring exceptional jaw capacity with one handed adjustment for demanding pipework and plumbing applications. These slip joint pliers feature bahco's unique thumb operated button system that allows rapid adjustment across 13 positions, enabling quick adaptation to different pipe and fastener sizes without breaking workflow. The parallel jaw design delivers maximum gripping force with both flat and pipe grip surfaces, whilst the specially hardened chrome vanadium construction ensures long lasting performance in tough trade environments. Developed using bahco's scientific ergo™ process, these pliers combine an extra wide jaw opening of 51mm with a compact 225mm length, making them ideal for tradespeople who need powerful gripping capability without carrying bulky tools. The dual material handles feature a thermoplastic surface for comfortable grip and a tough polypropylene core for rigidity, whilst the phosphated and oil impregnated finish protects against corrosion. Perfect for plumbers, heating engineers and maintenance contractors working with pipework, compression fittings and stubborn fasteners in confined spaces where a short handle length provides better access and control. Features and benefits bull 13 position adjustment with thumb button for speedy one handed operation bull 51mm jaw capacity handles larger pipes and fixtures whilst maintaining compact tool length bull chrome vanadium hardened jaws for durability on tough materials bull ergo™ designed handles with thermoplastic grip for reduced hand fatigue bull parallel jaw action with flat and pipe grip surfaces for versatile applications bull phosphated and oil impregnated finish resists corrosion in wet environments specifications length mm 225 capacity mm 51