Sockets

Good morning.

If you are using a 1/2 impact, you need the impact socket due to its ability to have the heavy torque. the chrome sockets are weak sockets and fracture easily under torque.

If you have a 3/8 impact, that can handle chrome sockets for up to about 40 lbs.

Roy

I recommend a 6 point impact socket, too but why have you not mentioned what you are trying to use this socket on?

Did you even read my question? Is there any reason not to use impact sockets with a regular ratchet?

You can use impact sockets and extension on a regulator ratchet.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

You said wrench, usually that refers to a normal wrench, ratchet wrench or in some cases an impact wrench. But yes, you could use an impact socket with a ratchet wrench. I would even suggest an impact wrench if using a very long breaker bar wrench. The impact sockets are thicker metal but sometimes can be hard to fit it close spaces.