Hand tool for use with a plumbing fitting

A hand tool 10, for use with a plumbing fitting, comprises a pair of opposed jaws 12, 14 extending laterally from a handle 16 towards one end 18 thereof. At least one jaw includes a generally planar engagement surface 20 extending at an angle to the length L of the handle. Preferably, the generally planar engagement surface extends from first and second sides of a respective jaw. Indicator means 32 may be provided to indicate the spacing between the jaws. The tool may be used to prevent bending of plumbing pipes during removal and connection of radiator valves to a radiator, or may be used to abut a tap spout in the removal of various fixtures from a tap.