{"title":"Box\/Tubular Spanners","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBox \/ Tubular Spanner Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox spanners (tubular spanners \/ basin wrenches) = HOLLOW TUBE wrenches with HEX SOCKET pressed into each end, driven by TOMMY BAR through tube holes. Reach deep recessed fasteners + light + portable + automotive + machinery service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox Spanner Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Box Spanner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep recessed nuts + dust caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-Reach Box Spanner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery deep access — engine bay + machinery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric Set (8-32mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAU + EU workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImperial Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS-origin equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTommy Bar (T-Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive bar — match length to leverage needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpark Plug Socket (Specific)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpark plug removal — rubber insert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box spanners = LOW TORQUE applications. For high-torque use socket + ratchet. Tommy bar leverage = limited. Don't replace with pliers or improvised tools — damages soft fastener. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/maxigear\"\u003eMaxigear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sutton-tools\"\u003eSutton Tools\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/spanner\"\u003espanners\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ratchets-and-sockets\"\u003esockets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hand-tools\"\u003ehand tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox spanners (also called tubular spanners or basin wrenches) are hollow tube wrenches with a hex socket pressed into each end, driven by a tommy bar that passes through holes in the tube. They reach hex fasteners and nuts in recessed positions a normal spanner or socket can't — the classic case is the back-nut on a basin or sink tap, often buried behind splashbacks and inside cupboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbing — tap connections, basin and bath waste nuts, toilet cistern fixings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpark plug removal where a dedicated plug socket won't fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-reach work into deep recesses on machinery and equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy sized to the fasteners you actually meet. For plumbing, the workshop standard kit covers the common imperial and metric sizes you'll find on Australian taps and waste fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stahlwille-box-spanner-metric-chrome-plated-finish","title":"Stahlwille Box Spanner-Metric Chrome Plated Finish","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:700px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eGets the job done precisely — designed to transmit torque without slipping or wearing prematurely\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eGerman manufacture to DIN standard — the fit and finish you can trust on critical work\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eChrome alloy or vanadium steel built to last through years of professional trade use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eStahlwille combination spanner manufactured to German quality standards from Chrome Alloy Steel. 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