- Connection size 1: 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 3/8"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
Reducer adapters between square drive sizes
A reducer adapter couples a ratchet or drive of one square size to sockets of another. That keeps an existing socket set usable when the job calls for a heavier or a finer drive, without buying a second set.
The common sizes are 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4". Reducing downwards, from a large drive to smaller sockets, is the safer direction. The ratchet can then deliver more torque than the socket will take, so you know where the weak point sits. Stepping upwards calls for restraint, because the narrow square carries the full load of large sockets.
Watch the version you pick. A reducer built for hand tools is not made for impact work. An impact wrench takes impact-rated parts only, recognisable by the heavier wall thickness and the tougher steel. Check the retention as well, since a ball detent keeps the socket in place when you work overhead.
For extra reach, combine it with an extension; for bit and screwdriving work a socket adaptor is the right fit.
- Connection size 1: 3/4"
- Connection size 2: 1/2"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
- Connection size 1: 3/8"
- Connection size 2: 1/2"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
- Connection size 1: 3/4"
- Connection size 2: 1/2"
- Connection size 1: 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 3/4"
- Connection size 1: 3/8"
- Connection size 2: 1/4"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
- Connection size 1: 3/8"
- Connection size 2: 1/2"
- Connection size 1: 3/4"
- Connection size 2: 1/2"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
- Connection size 1: 1/4"
- Connection size 2: 3/8"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
- Connection size 1: 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 3/4"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
- Connection size 1: 3/8"
- Connection size 2: 1/4"
- Connection size 1: 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 3/8"
- Connection size 1: 3/4"
- Connection size 2: 1/2"
- Connection type 1 (adapter): External square
- Connection size 1: 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 3/4"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)
- Connection size 1: 1 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 1"
- Connection size 1: 1"
- Connection size 2: 3/4"
- Connection size 1: 1/4"
- Connection size 2: 3/8"
- Connection size 1: 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 3/4"
- Connection size 1: 1/2"
- Connection size 2: 3/4"
- Connection size 1: 1"
- Connection size 2: 3/4"
- Supplier warranty: FACOM - Lifetime (E)