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Hi guys,

Has anyone got a general list of tools that are essential for a plumber?? I am due to receive my 'free tool kit' from NCS in January and was wondering what I would need to get to add to it.

Thanks
Chris
 
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steveb said:
that'll be the super fire
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Cheers - now all I've got to do is update my Gas & Oil tickets then I can stick the signs on the van and I'm away :teeth_smile:

Funny thing that with all the pushfit stuff around we still need to sweat 'em in, and cheers for the mention of the log cabin Plum Ber. Sounds like something that McCloud would do - enjoy the warm.
 
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Robert Tyrrell said:
Cheers - now all I've got to do is update my Gas & Oil tickets then I can stick the signs on the van and I'm away :teeth_smile:

Funny thing that with all the pushfit stuff around we still need to sweat 'em in, and cheers for the mention of the log cabin Plum Ber. Sounds like something that McCloud would do - enjoy the warm.
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It's GR8 it's a Carsare 250 from Dunster house if your interested in seeing it, I will put some pic's on here sometime for your perusal Cheers mad Dan
 
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Screwfix have these on clearance -

Plumbers Tool Kit 18Pcs | NoLinkingToThis

A bit cheap and cheerful, still if you are starting out it would be kicking the ball in the right direction!
 
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The quality looks iffy on the plumbers kit - I have a friend who has this and the quality of the tools is good actually!

Forge Steel General Tool Kit 47 Piece Set | NoLinkingToThis


Definitely good if starting out:

Add
- nice pair of Bahco's (or similar)
- 15mm/22mm pipe slices
- Water pump Pliers
and so on . . . .

Personally my favorite tool is a demolition scredriver - if I could take just 3 tools on site the screwdriver is right up there!

I have used it to smash tiles off walls, lift up floorboards, lift lids off outside stopcock access holes and so on. It does have to be slotted however. I can even use it on isolation valves as well! The list goes on . . .

Just a bit hard to find right now!

STAN FATMAX XL DEMO S/DRIVER 10MM 067544- Buy STAN FATMAX XL DEM...
 
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There's a lot to be said for a demolition screwdriver but I find the right tool for the job in hand is much better for my pinkies....
 
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Before I forget "armeg jaw dropper" Basically a glorified crows foot spanner for baths and basins but fits a treat and gets to places you would not believe possible and grips the thinnest back nuts.
 
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Telescopic mirror, telescopic magnet, Maglite torch and if you use wire wool - TWEEZERS!
 
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Almost forgot, masking tape for wrapping round your finger when you give your little pinky finger a fish's gill after failing to keep it straight when using your pipe-slice. The amount of times I gave my little finger a smiley-shaped cut when I was an apprentice doesn't bare thinking about.
 
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I always have a box of plasters in my toolbox for such occasions!

Also pain killers as some customers WILL give you a headache . . . .

The list goes on.
 
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Dannyparty92 said:
Makita Radio is a must!
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mmm......don't get me wrong I'm the biggest Makita fan going and already this weekend I've bought two 2nd hand Makita powertools that I don't even need off ebay thinking "oh they're a good price I better snap em up"

But the DAB radio is just too expensive and bulky to warrant me buying it unless it was £30 or something.
 
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Is it just me but I detest radios on sites, I like to be able to hear the water in the pipes when I switch on to make sure the flow stops. Normally the radio owner (usually a painter) is reluctant to turn them off even for a few minutes. They must be scared in case they miss something earth shattering or the latest moronic Rhianna song.
Radios are for vans or alarm clocks only in my book.

Bah Humbug.
 
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No I like the radio on
But has to be off when turning water on
And hate it when joiners have compressor on I always think I hear water running lol
 
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I don't know how I'd get through the day without radio, 6 music, absolute, etc and of course the hourly news to keep up with how goosed up the country is.
 
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mike-c said:
Is it just me but I detest radios on sites, I like to be able to hear the water in the pipes when I switch on to make sure the flow stops. Normally the radio owner (usually a painter) is reluctant to turn them off even for a few minutes. They must be scared in case they miss something earth shattering or the latest moronic Rhianna song.
Radios are for vans or alarm clocks only in my book.

Bah Humbug.
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love the radio on in the van between jobs, used one when building her some stables a while back, but never on a job, mainly because I avoid site work if at all possible and my oaps have the tv on too loud anyhow when I service/repair their boilers.
 
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Yes Radio 2 but without Chris Evans and Steve Wright, they annoy the hell out of me. Turn over to Radcliffe & Machonie at 1:00pm on 6Music for a good laugh.
 
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Im beginning to despise Steve Wright and co. I love pop master though, I always have a quick break when it's on. Usually I listen to R2 or Absolute, which most people find amusing cos I'm only 27 lol
 
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I like Chris Evans but Steve Wright really gets on my nerves, he's still using the same formula he did when he was on Radio 1 years ago. Steve Wright is the best reason for getting a DAB radio, you can re tune to 6 music when he's on.
 
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I don't like Chris Evan's I do remember shouting "ginger whinger" at him years ago when he was at virgin in London he gave me a two finger salute......Proud
 
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I liked him a little better when he was on Radio 1 and was more edgy, but here he's just a ginger Alan Titchmarsh and no way funny.
 
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