Description
6-Piece Deep Well Socket Set for Repair Clamps, MJ Fittings, and Saddles
Product Overview
Repair clamps and mechanical joint fittings use long threaded bolts that extend well past the nut. Standard sockets bottom out on these bolts before the fastener is tight. The Reed EDSK6 is a 6-piece extended impact socket set with impact-grade tool steel sockets covering six common municipal hex sizes. Drive them with a 1/2" square drive impact wrench or hand ratchet.
Key Features and Benefits
- Six municipal hex sizes (3/4", 7/8", 15/16", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", and 1-1/4") are the sockets for repair clamps, mechanical joint fittings, saddles, and transition fittings used across municipal water systems. This deep well socket set replaces individual open-end wrenches and eliminates the re-gripping that slows down bolt tightening in the field.
- Impact-grade tool steel handles the full torque of a 1/2" square drive impact wrench without cracking or rounding the socket walls. The same sockets accept a hand ratchet for controlled tightening in tight valve pits or locations without compressed air.
- At 6" and 6-1/2" in length, these deep well bolt sockets clear the excess threaded rod that stops standard sockets short. This extended impact socket set lets crews run nuts down the full bolt length on repair clamps and MJ fittings without switching to an open-end wrench partway through.
- Zinc and black chromate finish covers every socket surface for corrosion resistance in wet trenches, buried valve boxes, and outdoor tool storage. The coating holds up through constant moisture exposure and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles that break down uncoated tools.
- Six-point socket openings contact all six faces of the hex nut at once, reducing round-off on corroded or seized fasteners. The full-contact grip is critical during high-torque impact driving on underground fittings where bolt conditions are unpredictable.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | EDSK6 |
| Item Code / SKU | 02645 |
| Material | Impact-grade tool steel |
| Socket Design | 6-point |
| Hex Sizes Included | 3/4", 7/8", 15/16", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", 1-1/4" |
| Socket Lengths | 6-1/2" (3/4", 7/8", 15/16") and 6" (1-1/16", 1-1/8", 1-1/4") |
| Drive | 1/2" square drive |
| Finish | Zinc and black chromate (corrosion-resistant) |
| Set Weight | 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) |
| Case | Durable carrying case included |
| Manufacturer | Reed Manufacturing, Erie, PA (est. 1896) |
Applications
Municipal water crews reach for this extended impact socket set when tightening repair clamps on broken water mains. The six hex sizes match the bolt heads on common repair clamp brands, and the 6" to 6-1/2" socket length clears the threaded rod so crews can run the nut down with an impact wrench instead of hand-wrapping with an open-end wrench.
Utility contractors and pipefitters also use this deep well socket set for mechanical joint assembly, saddle installation, service reconnections, and clamp installation after pipe replacement. For hand tightening in spaces too tight for an impact gun, pair the sockets with the Reed L4N1 Thru-Bolt 4-in-1 Ratchet Wrench or the Reed SCFR 1/2" Square Drive Waterworks Ratchet Wrench.
Buy Extended Impact Socket Set Online from Cleanflow
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is the authorized Reed dealer for waterworks tools across Canada and the USA. This extended impact socket set ships with free shipping on orders over $199.
Cleanflow stocks the full Reed lineup of extended sockets, ratcheting wrenches, and pipe tools. For questions about this deep well socket set or to set up a net-terms account, email info@cleanflow.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hex sizes are included in the Reed EDSK6 set?
The Reed EDSK6 extended impact socket set includes six sockets: 3/4", 7/8", 15/16", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", and 1-1/4". This impact-grade socket set covers the hex nuts on most repair clamps, mechanical joint fittings, and service saddles used in municipal water systems.
Can I use this deep well socket set with an impact wrench?
Yes. Every socket in the EDSK6 is impact-grade tool steel with a 1/2" square drive that fits standard impact wrenches. They also work with a hand ratchet for controlled tightening in confined spaces or when compressed air is not available.
What is the difference between extended length impact sockets and standard deep well sockets?
Reed extended length impact sockets are 6" to 6-1/2" long and made from impact-grade tool steel rated for impact wrench torque. Standard deep well sockets may use cast construction that is not rated for impact forces, limiting them to hand ratchet use on repair clamps and mechanical joint fittings.
Should I buy the Reed EDSK6 set or individual extended sockets?
The EDSK6 deep well socket set puts all six common municipal hex sizes in one carrying case, so crews have every size on the truck without tracking individual sockets. Individual Reed extended impact sockets make sense when replacing a lost or damaged socket, or when the job requires only one or two specific sizes.
What tools pair with this extended impact socket set for waterworks?
The Reed SCFR 1/2" Square Drive Waterworks Ratchet Wrench fits these sockets for hand tightening in tight spaces. For a socket and handle in one tool, the Reed L4N1 Thru-Bolt 4-in-1 Ratchet Wrench covers the four most common municipal sizes.
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