Here in NYC area, it's customary for employers to provide the most expensive items, such as reciprocating saw, cordless drill, vacuum pump, refrigerant recovery machine, refrigerant scales, and leak detectors.
Hold mirror behind what you need to see and tilt it to see the in the mirror..
set of long neck nut drivers is essential look for 4 in., 16 in., 8 in and 2 in. Pipe wrenches. In the picture above you'll see traditional red handle heavy metal pipe wrench.
You'll need 14 and 8 pipe wrench. Adjustable wrenches. You'll need 6 and 8 adjustable wrenches. Channel locks. These replace carrying second set of pipe & adjustable wrenches.
Look for set of 8., 10 and 12 channel locks. Pipe caliper. This is tool that's used for measuring pipe sizes..
Thermostat screwdriver. You'll need screwdriver with narrow head to take the covers off thermostats. Allen set. HVAC equipment manufacturers do not all use the same units of measurement.
this tool is important to ensure proper leveling of the surface.
We recommend one that punctures flexible ductwork so you can read the air temperature. Multimeter. This is tester for troubleshooting electronic components of the system.
HVAC bag. There are many ways to carry around your tools, and for HVAC service tech, bag designed for what you do will make your easier.
Rechargeable flashlight . This item can cost $50-$60, and it's small and easy to carry, and saves you money on batteries.
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