Yellow Jacket Ratchet Wrench Set 60610

The Yellow Jacket 60610 is a ratchet wrench set for operating refrigeration service valve stems.

Service valve stems require a square drive wrench of the correct size, and the ratcheting design addresses the practical difficulty of turning a stem in a confined space.

A plain valve wrench has to be removed and repositioned for each part turn, and where the valve sits close to pipework or a cabinet wall the available swing may be very small. A ratchet turns the stem through repeated short strokes without disengaging, which is often the difference between a valve that can be operated and one that cannot.

Fit is critical. Valve stems are soft brass or similar, and a wrench that is worn or one size off will round the stem square. A rounded stem cannot be turned, and on a system under charge that means recovering the refrigerant to replace the valve.

Sets cover the several stem sizes found across manufacturers, which is why a set rather than a single wrench is the normal purchase.

Stems that resist should be investigated rather than forced. Corrosion or a previously overtightened stem are common causes, and force applied to a seized stem is what causes rounding.

Confirm the set covers the stem sizes encountered, inspect for wear at the drive, and refit stem caps after operation since they act as the primary seal.

Brand

Yellow Jacket

SKU

60610

Category

Wrenches

Weight

0.9 lbs

Dimensions

8.50" x 3.00" x 0.75"

Price

$28.00

Availability

In stock (6 available)

Rating

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