Reed Extended Impact Sockets, 6-Point, Impact-Grade Tool Steel for Deep Waterworks Bolts

Six Individual Extended Impact Sockets, 3/4 in. Through 1-1/4 in. Hex, 6 and 6-1/2 in. Length, 1/2 in. Square Drive

Reed Extended Impact Sockets reach bolts that standard sockets cannot. Built from impact-grade tool steel with a 6-point design, each extended impact socket clears 6 or 6-1/2 inches of threaded rod on repair clamps, mechanical joint fittings, and service saddles. Six hex sizes from 3/4 in. through 1-1/4 in. cover the most common waterworks bolt heads. A zinc and black chromate finish resists corrosion in wet trenches and buried valve boxes. Every waterworks socket in this lineup accepts a 1/2 in. square drive for use with an impact wrench or hand ratchet.

Specifications

All sockets: Impact-grade tool steel, zinc and black chromate finish, 6-point, 1/2 in. square drive

What's Included

Each socket is sold individually. Select the variant that matches your bolt hex size from the specifications table above. For all six sizes in one package, see the EDSK6 set (02645).

Key Features of Reed Extended Impact Sockets

• Impact-grade tool steel, rated for 1/2 in. impact wrench torque: Each socket handles the repeated high-torque loads of a powered impact driver.
• 6 and 6-1/2 in. extended reach, clearance for deep-set bolt threads: The extra length makes this an impact socket for repair clamps, transition fittings, and mechanical joint assemblies where bolt threads extend well past the nut.
• 6 point impact socket, full contact on all six nut faces: The 6-point geometry grips each flat fully, reducing rounding on corroded hex nuts common in underground waterworks.
• Zinc and black chromate finish, dual-layer corrosion protection: The coating resists rust in standing water, wet trenches, and buried valve boxes across freeze-thaw cycles.
• Laser-marked socket size, visible in mud and low light: Crews confirm the correct hex size before seating without cleaning the socket body.
• 1/2 in. square drive, compatible with impact wrenches and hand ratchets: One drive size fits pneumatic wrenches, cordless impact drivers, manual ratchets, and breaker bars.

How to Use an Extended Impact Socket

1. Match the socket hex size to the bolt head. Each of the six sizes covers a different waterworks fastener. The 1-1/16 in. is the standard mechanical joint socket for MJ connections, and the 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 in. sizes fit most repair clamp bolts.
2. Slide the socket over the bolt until the hex nut seats inside the 6-point cavity. The 6 point impact socket grips all six faces of the nut, holding position without slipping during tightening.
3. Attach a 1/2 in. square drive tool. Use an impact wrench in open excavations for speed, or a hand ratchet in tight valve pits where swing clearance is limited.
4. Tighten to the torque specified by the fitting manufacturer. The extended length keeps the drive tool above grade and away from standing water.

Each socket is the deep well socket waterworks professionals need when standard sockets fall short on buried repair clamps and MJ assemblies.

Applications

• Water utility crews use a mechanical joint socket for MJ assembly, restraint installation, and repair clamp work on buried mains.
• Contractors carry a deep well socket waterworks crews rely on for saddle bolts, couplings, and service taps.
• Municipal crews use an impact socket for repair clamps during emergency leak repairs in open excavations.
• Gas distribution technicians carry a waterworks socket for MJ connections on gas piping.
• Pipe fitters use the extended impact socket for transition fittings and couplings on new construction.

Buy Reed Extended Impact Sockets Online from Cleanflow

Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized Reed Manufacturing dealer. Every Reed extended impact socket ships across Canada and the USA with free shipping on orders over $199. Returns accepted within 30 days. Email info@cleanflow.ca for product questions or volume pricing.

Buyers who need all six sockets can see the Reed EDSK6 Extended Impact Socket Set for a complete six-piece kit. Crews looking for a hand-driven ratchet to pair with these sockets can see the Reed SCFR 1/2 in. Square Drive Ratchet Wrench. Browse the full lineup of Reed extended impact sockets in the Extended Impact Sockets collection.