Removal of many hoses can be difficult when the hoses connection is in a confined area and stuck because of corrosion between hose and its fitting. These pliers have the ability to power rotate the hose to break it loose from its fitting. In the same motion, these pliers can be rotated 90 degrees to easily pull the hose from the fitting. The specially designed tips of these pliers grip large surface area of the hose to reduce damage and help remove the hose. These pliers work on wide variety of hose diametersfrom 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter. Pliers are made of quality steel with soft grip handles.