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Looking at getting some tools over Christmas period. Mainly for gas servicing/repairs so I've got the right tools when I start back work. What would you recommend? Is there any 'must haves' for servicing or repairing boilers? Cheers
 
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Although I don't service boilers I couldn't work without my watch. It's got a stop watch function which means I'm never scratching around for a stop watch for TT's, working pressure etc.
 
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One of those magnetic pick up tools that look like a radio aerial with a magnet on the end. Invaluable for when you drop a screw at the back of a boiler.
 
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Small socket set, bit ratchet set.
decent hoover
magnetic bowl
a decent multimeter
large supply of fast blow and 3 amp fuses
small hop up ( for dwarves like me and cropp)
bike pump with long hose
angled extention for awkward expansion vessels
dust pan and brush
a proper box for spare o rings and washes
 
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Killy Bing said:
Small socket set, bit ratchet set.
decent hoover
magnetic bowl
a decent multimeter
large supply of fast blow and 3 amp fuses
small hop up ( for dwarves like me and cropp)
bike pump with long hose
angled extention for awkward expansion vessels
dust pan and brush
a proper box for spare o rings and washes
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After having numerous crap pumps, I can honestly say the regin one is well worth the money and better than all the others. Super long hose is awesome
 
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One of these for clamping expansion vessel hoses.

Before you slate me for damaging the brading. Mechanics use them all the time on braded brake and fuel lines.:wink:
 

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Brass bristled brushes. You can thank me later.
 
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I always find a socket near a boiler, cant be assed recharging yet another tool, got myself a nice little compressor recently due to the exorbitant cost of canned air and it will also pump up expansion vessels, negating the need for 3 arms (one for the valve connector, one to pump with and one to hold onto the top of the cupboard with) :) no need for a dust pan and brush as the compressor blows all the crud well clear of the boiler now :)
 
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My Hoover works on same batts as rest of kit. It blows and sucks ! Regin pump for me , recharge a 100 exp in 60 seconds plus no pat test for it or Hoover just 7 chargers
 
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