{"product_id":"knipex-cobra-150-mm-water-pump-pliers-with-push-button-adjustment-87-01-150-sba","title":"Knipex Cobra 150 mm Water Pump Pliers with Push-Button Adjustment (87 01 150 SBA)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Locking Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe jaws bite down on pipes and nuts without walking off the work. That means less hand force, better control, and fewer busted knuckles when you're working in tight spots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 150 mm Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThese Knipex Cobra Hightech Water Pump Pliers 150mm are small enough for service calls, tool pouches, and cramped mechanical spaces, but still open wide enough for up to 30 mm nuts and 1-1\/4 inch pipes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardened Teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eSpecial hardened gripping teeth at about 61 HRC hold up under repeated use and keep their bite. That matters when you're grabbing rounded hardware or slick pipe surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKnipex Cobra Hightech Water Pump Pliers 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, Model Number \u003cstrong\u003e87 01 150 SBA\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compact adjustable pliers built for gripping, turning, and holding pipes, nuts, and fittings. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ewater pump pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003egripping and turning pipe, nut, and fitting connections in tight spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need a small pliers that still gives you real holding power, this is the kind of tool that earns a permanent spot in a service bag instead of sitting in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this Cobra useful on the job is how much capacity Knipex packed into a 150 mm body. It handles pipes up to 1-1\/4 inches or 32 mm and nuts up to 30 mm, which is a lot from a tool weighing about 0.31 lb or 145 g. The 11-position fine adjustment lets you dial in the jaw opening closer to the workpiece, so the fit feels more deliberate and the handle span stays comfortable in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe push-button adjustment is one of those features that sounds simple until you use it every day. Instead of fighting a loose slip-joint setup, you set the jaws directly on the workpiece and go. Once loaded, the self-locking design helps keep the tool from slipping on pipes and nuts, so more of your effort goes into turning the fitting instead of squeezing the handles harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eKnipex backs that grip up with the right materials. These pliers are made from forged chrome vanadium electric steel and are multi-stage oil-hardened for durability. The gripping surfaces use specially hardened teeth with an approximate hardness of 61 HRC, which matters because the jaws need to keep biting cleanly after repeated use on stubborn hardware. This is not just about hardness for the sake of a number. It is about the tool continuing to hold when cheaper pliers start rounding off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe box-joint design is another big reason pros stick with Cobra pliers. It gives the joint a double-guide layout for better stability under load, with less twist when you're leaning into a fitting. Knipex also calls out a secure hinge bolt catch to help prevent unintentional shifting. In plain terms, the adjustment stays where you set it, and the pliers feel more solid when you're pulling hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor real-world use, the compact size is the story here. This tool is a good fit for work around sink supplies, shutoff valves, hose fittings, small mechanical assemblies, electrical locknuts, and general repair work where a full-size tongue-and-groove pliers is overkill or just will not fit. The dipped plastic handles keep the profile slim, and the built-in pinch guard is there for a reason when you're adjusting fast on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThese Knipex pliers are a strong pick for plumbers, maintenance techs, mechanics, installers, and general contractors who want a small adjustable pliers that still grips like a serious tool. It is also a smart upgrade for serious DIY users who are tired of compact pliers that slip, spread, or chew up hardware without holding it. If your work regularly happens in cabinets, mechanical rooms, service carts, or crowded tool bags, this size makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Tight Access Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052167_5.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex Cobra Hightech Water Pump Pliers 150mm gripping a red metal tube in a workshop setting where compact access and strong holding power matter\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of pliers you reach for when space is limited but the fitting still needs a solid bite. The short overall length helps you get into places where larger pliers are clumsy or flat-out unusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e150 mm overall length keeps the tool easy to carry and easier to use in tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGrip capacity reaches up to 1-1\/4 inch pipe and 30 mm nut sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFast Adjustment Without the Guesswork\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052167_4.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the push-button adjustment on Knipex Cobra Hightech Water Pump Pliers 150mm showing the jaw setting mechanism for quick size changes\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe push-button setup makes size changes quick and repeatable. Instead of hunting for the right jaw position, you can set the pliers directly to the workpiece and get moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e11-fold fine adjustment helps match different workpiece sizes more closely\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSecure hinge bolt catch helps prevent accidental shifting under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStable Bite That Holds Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052167_2.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex Cobra Hightech Water Pump Pliers 150mm shown with jaws open to highlight gripping teeth and box-joint design on a clean background\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eGood water pump pliers need to do two things well: hold and survive. The hardened teeth and box-joint construction help this tool do both, especially when you're dealing with stubborn fittings or repeated daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSpecial hardened teeth are rated at approximately 61 HRC for wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBox-joint design improves stability thanks to a double-guide layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Knipex Cobra Hightech Water Pump Pliers 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eRetail packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e150 mm (5.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eJaw Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1.25 in pipe \/ 32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWrench Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eAdjustment Positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.31 lb (145 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePlastic dipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eChrome vanadium electric steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Service\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAssembly Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWorkshop Use\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBuilding Site Repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eSet the jaw size on the actual pipe or nut before you load the handles. With the Cobra design, a close adjustment lets the self-locking action do more of the work, so you do less squeezing and get better control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          Lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSmall Cobra, real working grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Knipex Cobra Hightech Water Pump Pliers 150mm is one of those rare compact hand tools that actually works like a full-size tool when the job gets awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumbers, maintenance techs, mechanics, and serious DIY users who need a compact adjustable pliers for service work, cabinets, tool pouches, and tight mechanical spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of 11-position adjustment, self-locking grip, hardened teeth, and box-joint stability gives it more control than the average small slip-joint pliers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 150 mm tool, so it is built around access and control, not big-handle leverage. For larger pipe work, step up in size. For everyday small fittings and hard-to-reach hardware, this one is tough to beat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e The pliers grip pipes up to 1-1\/4 inches or 32 mm and nuts up to 30 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many adjustment positions does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has 11 fine adjustment positions for fitting different workpiece sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from forged chrome vanadium electric steel and is multi-stage oil-hardened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e This Knipex pliers is made in Germany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Knipex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231571108134,"sku":"87 01 150 SBA","price":40.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052167_1.jpg?v=1779327381","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/knipex-cobra-150-mm-water-pump-pliers-with-push-button-adjustment-87-01-150-sba","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}