The knipex 88 06 vde insulated alligator water pump pliers are professional grade gripping tools designed for safe work on live electrical installations up to 1000v. These german engineered pliers combine the versatility of adjustable water pump pliers with vde certified insulation for electricians and maintenance engineers working in potentially hazardous environments. The slim head and joint design allows excellent access in confined spaces, whilst the 9 position adjustment system delivers 30% more gripping capacity than conventional water pump pliers of equivalent length. The self locking mechanism grips firmly on pipes and nuts without slipping, requiring minimal hand force to maintain a secure hold. Special hardened teeth with approximately 61 hrc hardness provide exceptional wear resistance and reliable gripping performance across thousands of uses. Built with a box joint design featuring double guide construction, these pliers offer superior stability and durability even under demanding site conditions. The robust build handles dirt and debris effectively, making them particularly suitable for outdoor installation and maintenance work. An integrated pinch guard protects operators' fingers during adjustment and use. Ideal for electricians carrying out plumbing modifications on electrical installations, heating engineers working on pump connections, and maintenance contractors requiring vde certified tools for safe work near electrical components. Features and benefits bull vde tested and certified for safe work on live installations up to 1000v bull self locking mechanism prevents slipping and reduces hand fatigue bull slim profile head provides superior access in tight spaces bull special hardened teeth 61 hrc for long lasting grip performance bull 9 position adjustment offers 30% more capacity than standard pliers bull box joint double guide construction for exceptional stability bull pinch guard protects fingers during operation bull robust design withstands dirt and outdoor conditions specifications adjustment positions 9 capacity for pipes diameter Ø 50 mm capacity for pipes, inches diameter Ø 2 in capacities for nuts 46 mm teeth hardness approx. 61 hrc vde tested yes