servicing tool kit

[woodytheplumber]

I have picked up loads of advice from various plumbers and gas fitters over the years and I am after a little bit more, what tools do you guys use that make your job easier for servicing and repairs mainly like the obscure queer tool that you use once a month is what I am meaning thanks in advance

 

[lame plumber]

are you trying to see if any of us has a gay apprentice?

 

[woodytheplumber]

ha ha I do apologise I think you know what I meant no offence meant in anyway shape or form
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[Millsy 82]

Monument tap spanner. Always comes in handy.

 

[Ermintrude]

Tiny knipex Cobras.
8mm ring spanner - ideals
10mm vde driver - valliant glow worms Baxi

Decent torch

 

[Aquazone]

Angled screwdriver with changeable bits from Poofix. Normally only has a 3mm slotted in it. Handy when you need to remove a clock and its fitted 25mm from worktop........

 

[kris]

Mini spanner set , using more and more , 6-14mm

 

[gasmanrob]

An inch paintbrush with the handle cut off. Just right for getting into dusty fans.

A nut riveter saves having to call baxi and wait for them to repair loose securing nuts on the solo and 100 he style heat exchangers

swivel head ratchet spanners. Britool do a nice set.

Mini knipex cobras as previously suggested.

bent/off set needle nose pliers, I have vice grip ones that work well

loooooong Phillips screwdriver

Schrader valve extension piece

heat sink compound

copper grease

black mamba gloves

nice selection of machine screws

socket set is a must

multi meter

volt pen

dust sheets cut to cover the kitchen work top

stubby screwdrivers

fan oil, wd40 and a rag

magnetic parts dish. (Cheers billy for that idea)

trigger/spray bottle with soapy water in it

blue roll looots of blue roll

 

[gasmanrob]

Oh and almost forgot I have a few leads about 20cm long with crocodile clips on each end (insulated) well handy to act as bridging wire when fault testing

 

[Millsy 82]

An inch paintbrush with the handle cut off. Just right for getting into dusty fans.

A nut riveter saves having to call baxi and wait for them to repair loose securing nuts on the solo and 100 he style heat exchangers

swivel head ratchet spanners. Britool do a nice set.

Mini knipex cobras as previously suggested.

bent/off set needle nose pliers, I have vice grip ones that work well

loooooong Phillips screwdriver

Schrader valve extension piece

heat sink compound

copper grease

black mamba gloves

nice selection of machine screws

socket set is a must

multi meter

volt pen

dust sheets cut to cover the kitchen work top

stubby screwdrivers

fan oil, wd40 and a rag

magnetic parts dish. (Cheers billy for that idea)

trigger/spray bottle with soapy water in it

blue roll looots of blue roll

What oil do you use for fans?

 

[bewsh]

Laco do a good oil with a long spout - I think it's called zoom spout or something

 

[woodytheplumber]

cheers lads some great suggestions there I have a lot of what was said but some great little addition I can now add to my servicing bag

 

[stani]

Gasmanrob which nut riveter do you use

 

[bewsh]

Oh and almost forgot I have a few leads about 20cm long with crocodile clips on each end (insulated) well handy to act as bridging wire when fault testing

I don't know why, but I've never thought of doing that. Definitely going to invest in some crocodile clips!

The ones you have, can you get them on to thermistors? I've been looking for something to use to get on to thermistors in awkward places which you can't quite get your test probes on to. I've been asking my installer mate to cut some of the wiring harness off boilers, so I can use that, but he keeps forgetting!

 

[gasmanrob]

What oil do you use for fans?

Yeah the laco zoom spout one get into pts I've seen them going for pennies in their clearance at the minute

 

[gasmanrob]

Gasmanrob which nut riveter do you use

Not it sure it's burried in the van and was "acquired" I'll dig it out and find out

 

[gasmanrob]

I don't know why, but I've never thought of doing that. Definitely going to invest in some crocodile clips!

The ones you have, can you get them on to thermistors? I've been looking for something to use to get on to thermistors in awkward places which you can't quite get your test probes on to. I've been asking my installer mate to cut some of the wiring harness off boilers, so I can use that, but he keeps forgetting!

you can just about get them on with the leads here's some similar to mine

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electrical-Crocodile-Insulated-alligator-battery/dp/B00CWATVVU

 

[stevetheplumber]

a lead with a test probe on each end can be handy as well sometimes you just want to live something see if it works

 

[Toxic Ted]

Smoke pen....i used to waste sooooo many smoke matches.

 

[pjgas]

Cling film for putting over pcb boards in case water ingress into electrics when your changing divertors and other components with water still left in them

 

[lame plumber]

Cling film for putting over pcb boards in case water ingress into electrics when your changing divertors and other components with water still left in them

never thought of that one! Blue tac to hold screws on tip of driver as u poke them into the black void at the back of a boiler.

 

[Riley]

Nut riveter is genius. Could've done with one the other day. Straight on Internet for one of them.

 

[gasmanrob]

Mines a sealey after checking the other week

 

[smitty1892]

T 20 , 40 screwdriver a good fine strong tipped screwdriver for tight test points on gas valves Foot pump digital tyre pressure gauge for expansion vessels