Recommend me some tools

[Bhoydavid]

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

 

[Resolute]

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.

 

[Roger Welton]

I use my small torch every day

 

[WHPES]

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.

 

[Resolute]

I use my small torch every day

None of that, we're in the public forums now!

 

[Killy Bing]

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

 

[TBServices]

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

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

 

[Chalked]

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:

 

[Killy Bing]

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

+1
its what i have

 

[Kyle87]

I use my small torch every day

Buy a plastic torch. It will taste better than a metal one when you need 3 hands!!

 

[Keefy]

Brass bristled brushes. You can thank me later.

 

[Killy Bing]

Buy a plastic torch. It will taste better than a metal one when you need 3 hands!!

Head lamp.....

 

[Ermintrude]

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

Plus 1

 

[Ermintrude]

Flue brushes for cleaning hex and a cordless hoover.

 

[Chalked]

Flue brushes for cleaning hex and a cordless hoover.

can you recommend a god cordless vacuum? Every one I have come across sucks less than my wife !

 

[Killy Bing]

can you recommend a god cordless vacuum? Every one I have come across sucks less than my wife !

Thats funny, i thought my cordless hoover was a little weak compared......

 

[Ermintrude]

If your wife can suck like m18 Milwaukee then I want to know if she has any sisters? The m18 Hoover is the daddy.

 

[TBServices]

I was put off buying one due to the low running time?

 

[lame plumber]

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

 

[Bhoydavid]

Cheers for all information

 

[tamz]

one of those battery pack compressors

these things
Jump Start Battery Booster With Compressor

Best thing i ever bought used for pumping up vessels. Fk that with foot pumps etc. Fkn kills me and i aint getting paid enough to kill myself! Mine was about 30 quid from one of those pound shop places.

 

[IDCHAPPY]

+1
its what i have

Same here, also awesome for pumping up car tyres :tongue:

 

[Jimbob]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004R1NNG6#immersive_view?1387871640143

I have one of these. Great for expansion vessels. Although only one battery can do my head in.

 

[Ermintrude]

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

 

[BN9Pete]

Head lamp.....

I wouldn't be without a headlamp
and my reading glasses now my eye site is getting worse!!