Tool list for Reactive maintenance Plumber.

[armyash]

Not long until I start my new job, I have the majority of tools that I think I need but as I do a lot of different types of work I carry a lot of stuff that I won't be needing.

I'm going to get a new tool bag and get my hand tools sorted.

Hex Keys
Torx Keys
Adjustables
Grips
wire cutters
Long nose pliers - After an extra long set too but can't find any decent ones, recommendations?
Screwdrivers
Olive cutters
Pump spanner
Nail bar
Hammer
Chisel
Pipe cutters
Boat level

What else shall I carry?, that's not all i have by the way just going off what I've been using today.

Thanks

 

[WaterTight]

Yup, you can do anything if your flooding the customers roof space and havent got a key to turn that bleeding valve off in the road, hence why i have one of each

I didn't mean that in lieu of managing external isolation I indulge in a spot of river dancing in the loft. I meant more that a basin wrench and a pair of grips seems to do the job for all but the deepest orifices.

 

[WaterTight]

But yes, I'm thoroughly aware that I'm a lazy, disorganised, underprepared moron. But it does force one to be inventive.

 

[gasmanrob]

It will be interesting to see how they work. The first 4-6 weeks will be a nightmare i'm sure until i get in to the swing of things and get a system going. One of the girls in the office said minimum 8 jobs a day, the first week or so I might struggle to achieve that but then once I find my feet I should be ok.

Don't make a school boy on your first week and thrash through 10 jobs a day. Do that and they'll expect that everyday! Take your time play with the laptop get used to
The process and make sure you're comfortable with everything. 5 jobs done well is better then 8 rushed call backs

 

[armyash]

Don't make a school boy on your first week and thrash through 10 jobs a day. Do that and they'll expect that everyday! Take your time play with the laptop get used to
The process and make sure you're comfortable with everything. 5 jobs done well is better then 8 rushed call backs

Excellent advice, taken on board.

 

[Millsy 82]

My service and repair kit is very basic.

Screwdrivers
Wire cutters
Long nose pliers
Allen keys
Torx screwdrivers (I did have a set of 6 but have thrown all but 2 sizes)
Basin wrench (monument has a fairly small end and can get into boilers no problem)
2 pairs of adjustables
1 10" bahco grips
1 12" crescent grips
Multimeter
Head torch

Then in my pockets I always have a Stanley knife and volt stick.

Then in the van I have a box full of other bits and bobs and then have separate boxes for install and oil.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

My service and repair kit is very basic.

Screwdrivers
Wire cutters
Long nose pliers
Allen keys
Torx screwdrivers (I did have a set of 6 but have thrown all but 2 sizes)
Basin wrench (monument has a fairly small end and can get into boilers no problem)
2 pairs of adjustables
1 10" bahco grips
1 12" crescent grips
Multimeter
Head torch

Then in my pockets I always have a Stanley knife and volt stick.

Then in the van I have a box full of other bits and bobs and then have separate boxes for install and oil.

no hammer when all of the above doesnt work

 

[WaterTight]

Pair of grips
Long Phlips screwdriver
Adjustables
A dozen grollings
Five olive-spantles, jigged and onioned
Metre of fleeling wire, co-axial, twenty UJs and a parping couplet
Two rolls of spowling tape
Six sheets of parkinised gruddock paper
Four felching pens and a bevelled spill-trunion

Possibly half a dozen frotting pencils

 

[bright spark]

A few push on blanks for sure.
Regarding long screw drivers Aldi do a set from time to time on d cheap. They must b near 2 ft long.
I always hav a roll of black bags for draining down things handy.
Really depends d kinda stuff you'll b up to

 

[solutions]

Had to replace a couple of vde screw drivers the other day after I made the mistake of lending them to a moron. In my searching for inexpensive replacements I came across 2 quality German made sets at reasonable prices 1 by a brand called Sora and the other by Athlet. Athlete made the screw drivers that CK used to brand as there own over here except if you buy the Athlet set its about £2 a driver cheaper.

 

[parkesy_plumb]

oscillating saw (fein, bosch) .. wont leave home without mine

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Just ordered my Fein 350

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Plumbers mate