Top 5 MUST Have Tools In The HVAC Trade!!

There are a lot of tools needed for this trade, but in this video I cover the top 5 must have tools in my opinion. Choosing the right tools is typically based on personal preference and budget. These 5 tools help me get the job done effectively and efficiently. Hope you enjoy this video!
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Veto ProPac Tech MCT Tool Bag: www.trutechtools.com/TECHMCT?...
Supco Magnetic Umbrella: www.trutechtools.com/Supco-Ma...
Solderweld HVAC Brazing Pack: www.trutechtools.com/HVAC-15-...
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Navac 2cfm Battery Operated Vacuum Pump: www.trutechtools.com/NAVAC-NP...
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Accutools BluVac Micron Gauge: www.trutechtools.com/Accutool...
Accutools TruBlu Evacuation Kit: www.trutechtools.com/Accutool...
Veto ProPac LC Tool Bag: www.trutechtools.com/Veto-Tec...
Veto ProPac MC Tool Bag: www.trutechtools.com/Veto-Pro...
MeasureQuick App: www.measurequick.com/
Fieldpiece Job Link HVACR Charge & Air Kit: www.trutechtools.com/JL3KH6?a...
Fieldpiece Job Link Pressure Probe: www.trutechtools.com/Fieldpie...
Appion 1/2" Hose: www.trutechtools.com/MH120006...
Appion 3/8" Hose: www.trutechtools.com/Appion-M...
AccuTools Core Removal Tool: www.trutechtools.com/Accutool...
Malco Sheet Metal Snips (Left Cut): www.trutechtools.com/Malco-M2...
Malco Sheet Metal Snips (Right Cut): www.trutechtools.com/Malco-M2...
Malco Sheet Metal Snips (Bulldogs): www.trutechtools.com/Malco-M2...
Malco Sheet Metal Snips: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-MC...
Malco Turbo Shear Cutter: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-TS...
Malco Sheet Metal Hole Cutter: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-HC...
Malco Flex Duct Cutter: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-FD...
Malco Panduit Gun: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-TY...
Malco Sheet Metal Hammer: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-RH...
Malco Turbo Crimper: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-C5...
Malco Sheet Metal Pipe Crimper: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-C5...
Malco Reversible Hex Driver: www.trutechtools.com/Malco-MS...
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[@ramrod19]

My pops always told me to buy the best quality you can afford. Worked great for me.

[@mepadda]

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[@nickhawkins4217]

Been in the Commercial and Residential Install field for 5 years now and your quality is next to none. Keep up the grind my man.

[@sulki8697]

Totally agree with investing in yourself. Went from making $8/hour to a six figure income over the years mainly due to learning and seeking to get better. Nice video 👌

[@mepadda]

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[@mgonzalez8880]

Jeez.. when and where did you start for 8$ an hour? Thats unheard of

[@romes19]

Tell us your secret

[@HermesVintage]

A good pair of sunglasses lol, gotta protect those eyes

[@mepadda]

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[@KAZE900]

Oakley or Milwaukee I prefer Oakley batwolf

[@orderofthegreyjedi]

Should of done a top 10, while I agree with your top 5, definitely a Malco 5/16-1/4 bit is a must as almost all hvac uses those size screws, or individual nut drivers.

[@natepeterson7145]

The mind is number 1 gotta put in the effort when not at work to keep up with all the information.

[@bill944]

I've been training the new guys that come into the trade at the company where I work for years. I've told every one of them to invest in improving their knowledge and skills if they want the company to invest in them, i.e. increase your pay. Not one of them has followed through. I believe that they think since they just got out of trade school that they know it all even though I've told them all that I'm STILL learning.

[@natepeterson7145]

@@bill944 that's the new age mentality.I just started working in the field and everyday my make a point to watch a Trane video or video that pertains to what I've been working on throughout the week.

[@bill944]

@@natepeterson7145 Sounds like you've got your head on right. Reach out to me if you move to metro Atlanta. I can teach people to perform a task and why it needs to be done. I can't teach people to care about the present, their future, the reputation of their employer and their trade.

[@natepeterson7145]

@@bill944 that's right that's why I left the appliance trade too many I'm not getting paid to better myself attitudes. The place I'm at now everybody wants to learn. Had more training in 3 weeks than the 26 years in the appliance field. Plus everyone that applied at the appliance store I worked at didn't want any advice on how to get better. They pretended to want to learn but did nothing when they got home. Wouldn't even call tech support.

[@HVACToolReview]

Very true!

[@josephcrews2171]

Cigarettes, energy drinks, nicotine gum for those indoor days and long stretches, ear buds and BC powders ( green/ arthritis). With that you can show up for work and that's half the battle.

[@juvenileloki3auz]

Thank you so much! I swear this channel and your work give me life. If your in HVAC this a great resource point blank period.

[@arielmercado2199]

Love the content been following you for a few months. Keep it up!

[@theconnerrollins]

You for sure have the most professional HVAC vids on KZbin 🔥

[@MK4vDubbin]

Not to nitpick, but a couple things I want to point out for sake of clarity: The meter you are showing is a clamp meter; not a multi meter. A clamp meter is what I use 90% of the time. I also have a digital multi meter which measure to a wider range. A commercial tech should own both. I’m not a fan of the meters that try to cram everything into one as they often fall short somewhere. Fantastic video and channel regardless. Really appreciate the content. You’re a great representation of the trade.

[@JnitraM078]

Agreed

[@mikeclark1756]

Love it . Great Job . got to check out the TurtleBack cases, been using my front pocket .

[@damonsaul6393]

Thank you for the 8% discount, picked up the Fieldpiece 480V kit and saved $93. Love all your videos so keep them coming!!!

[@QualityHVACR]

Awesome!!

[@jodystrickland9150]

Hard to pick only 5 tools but if I had to: Multimeter Manifold gauges Refrigerant scales Impact with all of the accessories Strippers Honorable mentions: Channel locks Crimpers Socket wrench set

[@DanO181919]

Field piece is incredible. Love all their tools 🛠!!

[@mepadda]

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[@racmonkey3596]

The knowledge you've shared is already a giveaways...! Thank you!

[@Fryloc87HVAC]

Phenomenal video sir!

[@scrambler350]

The Fieldpiece 400 series are great meters for the money - I have it specifically to get Amps/Volts at the same time.

[@otorres321]

Veto pro pac backpacks are the best. Lasted me years! Definitely worth it!

[@Randylazz]

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[@mepadda]

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[@fortuneone6632]

Great videos dude.

[@jesseechavarria1574]

Great video I subscribed. Thank you.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job and video like always

[@HVACToolReview]

Solid list there!

[@r3tr0nic]

I def would have to make at least a 15 list. Even then, its still hard. Fieldpiece makes great gear, I def like thier VP series of vacuum pumps. In no particular order, I'd say Manifold Gauges w/temp probes Quality charging/recovery/vacuum hose set w/valves Clamp meter w/capacitance measuring Ultrasonic leak detector Micron gauge Core removal tools - 1/4 & 5/16 Vacuum pump Tank scale Recovery tank(s) Recovery machine Pipe bender Pipe swagger Acetylene torch kit Victor Edge 2.0 Nitrogen Regulator Nitrogen tank As you said though, there are many many tools in addition to this, depending on what all you will be doing. Love your videos, and you def sold me on some tools. Particularly TruBlu vac kits, VP67 pump, BluVac+ Micron gauge to name a few. I like the Testo smart series (550i no screen manifold, with most of the smart probes that were available). It was a hard debate on that vs the Fieldpiece sets, but I couldnt buy both, and ended up going with the Testos. I'm still waiting for my Appion MegaFlow kit to arrive, seems stock is down. Keep up the awesome work man!

[@eugeneeugene3313]

Why did you choose170usd Nytrogen Victor regulator? It is 170usd. I picked higher customer graded regulator on Amazon for 40usd+ flow meter for 20USD. Anyway I pressure test via my SMAN.

[@Tony-xf1ng]

i guess you could say this is ... phenomenal

[@OthmanAlikhan]

Thanks for the video =)

[@dannygonzalez5844]

Regular tools (Milwaukee) / hvac tool (hilmor)...I just love it

[@josephsantos7047]

Love the videos.

[@Switchh8]

The last one is so true. Just put the time and effort and you will get rewarded and don't settle for less! Invest. Invest. Invest. Do not get complacent!

[@WellsLarry]

Love your show.

[@MRICE-qe4sv]

Good pair of boots goes a long ways. We are on our feet long hours.

[@vincentgrueter7759]

Great video, just got my fieldpiece digital gauges, could you do a video showing us how you use it and its intricacies?

[@mepadda]

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[@countryfriedhvac]

Last point is spot on.

[@moisesroman7050]

I would like the fieldpiece!! Hopefully can get them soon.

[@brandonmays7345]

I use the yellow jacket P51-870. Good stuff

[@loganself5660]

Do you find random roofs to film on lol. Good work my dude!!!

[@242topboss]

Keep up the good vids 👏🏼

[@mepadda]

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[@damianfulgoni7071]

Muy bueno el canal. Muy buenas tus herramientas

[@herculesskinny2030]

Thanks man

[@danielpadlo2401]

Awesome Awesome channel Thank you !!!

[@heatncool]

Hey brother. What do you use for invoices as a one man crew? As well as service agreement contracts and bidding etc... an app? Or everything by paper? Do you go home and have organized files? If not what do you use?

[@israelquintanilla2784]

You should do your Tech MCT setup. Also do you link your temperature clamps to the manifold gauge set?

[@renesalinas9491]

I love my Testo probe working with bluetooth I also use the digital gage

[@1ghard]

I have the feidpiece probe set. can I use the wireless pipe clamps with the sman 460? I am looking into buying a used model.

[@konfuzon6139]

Hey man love your content

[@mepadda]

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[@arcamposac]

verry good !

[@thowedmexx]

Pretty good video! I would fit a small impact with a 1/4, 5/8 and 5/16 bit or an 11/1

[@mepadda]

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[@waynerivet7206]

Personally, I use a good quality 6 in 1 everyday!

[@jacquesdaoud4263]

The best tool is the KZbin thank you for posting

[@mepadda]

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[@winkhvac62]

Thanks

[@LuisOrtiz-yg2xl]

Can you make a video of your truck setup!?

[@salemkaresllc7309]

The Bluon app for owners manuals on every AC brand and model

[@Ricoswavaey]

You are exactly right, everything that you just said in this video my lead tech told me in person. knowledge is everything! Thank you

[@mepadda]

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[@xploit5191]

@@mepadda NO!!!

[@xtremecomfort7799]

Awesome!!!!

[@DakodaHammonds]

I’m the only toolbag I carry around. But I graduate in aug 2022. Will be determined when I finish.

[@gtakinggaming2099]

You don't need 4 port gauge for vacuum you can use the service hose yellow for vac and charging but it's up to you I pulled vacuums with a analog gage with a micron gage conneted

[@mikelewis4260]

Good tools make all the difference.

[@clayfree7428]

33 years in the commercial side. I tell the young techs to reach as far as you can money wise on a good meter! You can get by with harbor freight hand tools while your work to afford better tools. Meter first!! I’m a Fluke guy... have four can can cover anything but, field piece makes a good solid meter for the money!

[@mepadda]

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[@itz_mohittt869]

Sir pls suggest irvin vise grip adjustable wrench is good for tight flair nut

[@AmbiguousAndrew]

Do you recommend gloves for wiring or cut proof gloves?

[@misaelmorenoluna7299]

Actually, our brain is the most used tool we use every day. And our hands are our most expensive tools we own, so we really have to take care of them, I heard that one once🤓🤓🤔🤔🙃🙃

[@me_topher7241]

Also a good 1/4 and 5/16 nut driver

[@rawchickensandwich]

11 in 1, meter, crescent wrench, gauges, and some jumpers will handle most service calls depending on what you’re working on.

[@Panotaker]

I would have picked a drill gun as number one tool to have, followed by a fluke clamp meter, a set of alligator clip jumpers, a pocket thermometer, and a pocket flash light. With that, you can trouble shoot 99% of everything.

[@user-jh1mq2ih2u]

What tablet does everyone use with quickmeasure or JL

[@robertvelez541]

Any particular reason for not using the fieldpiece gauges for vacuum?

[@dannyhernandez2919]

which impact would you recommend

[@gregorymartinez8294]

Fieldpiece vs Testo digital gauges ? Thoughts?

[@Srpskeoci]

I'm subscribing

[@kevinjeudy5607]

Invest in yourself, I like that👍🏾

[@mitchc1263]

Anyone's opinion on the best smart probes? Thought about getting a tee to attach incase you need to add refrigerant

[@Fryloc87HVAC]

Get the fieldpiece ones, they’re the best for sure. At least when working on comfort cooling equipment. Refrigeration you may consider other brands.

[@Pennconst101]

Also if you do any refrigerant repair… trublu evacuation kit!! Your time AND your families time IS INVALUABLE! Worth every single penny!

[@JuanSanchez-nn1db]

Last but not least...invest in yourself. The best advise

[@austinisfullpleasedontmove653]

Manualslib app! Great video.

[@DrewNutts]

where can I get the hvac tactical shirt?

[@reiannaidoo]

What happens if you don't pull a vacuum on a new split ac system and just load it with refrigerant?

[@mepadda]

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[@chillagorilla]

Do the temp probes connect to that manifold to calculate SC and SH?

[@QualityHVACR]

Oh yea!

[@allandewar]

How do you analyse flu emissions?

[@TheMaster5150]

Do the wireless temperature clamps show up on the sm380v digital manifold?

[@QualityHVACR]

For sure!

[@TheMaster5150]

@@QualityHVACR Sweet!... Thanks!

[@BartSimpson-nr1dy]

TheMaster5150 - be aware the job link pressure probes will not display on the sm380v or 480v. You’ll need the measureQuick app. Good luck

[@TheMaster5150]

@@BartSimpson-nr1dy Thanks!

[@ThermalSolutionsHVACR]

What about the job links probes?

[@JnitraM078]

Whatever meter you choose, please make sure it's protection is 1,000 volts. A magnetic field breakdown in an adverse circumstance on a transformer can put out up to 1,000 volts. Save yourselves... Buy one that can make you just a wee bit safer.

[@manuelherreros4609]

Thanks for the tip. My question is, what do you think about the testo 550 gauges?

[@QualityHVACR]

Never used them.

[@BartSimpson-nr1dy]

Testo makes good stuff but I personally have the fieldpiece. Had a 2013 sman and now the sm380v and absolutely love it. If you have the bucks, also consider the iManifold. Phenomenal, I mean phenomenal piece of equipment. I use it with my Samsung tablet and love every second I use it.

[@manuelherreros4609]

Thanks a lot again about these great tools, thats going to be my next purchase when ever my testo goes bad. Keep up the good work 👍

[@coling9803]

CAT 4 on the leads of a multimeter also

[@cruzfernandez4554]

Nice advertising video, the number one of the most have INVEST ON YOURSELF!

[@viisteist1363]

5:48 - best way to lose your most important tool LoL

[@corruptedbrain6]

thanks dad

[@mradam4430]

Screwdriver set and an adjustable spanner would be more useful than a few of those items

[@hollywood739]

Waaaacha Joe knows what that means

[@aaroncruz5854]

#6 must have tool: Good pair of scissors ✂️

[@myshadowkungfu]

Take the literature from the older systems you work on when in the field. Read them. They often contain troubleshooting flow charts. Read ALL the manufacturers recommendations.

[@Deltron6060]

Don't take it, read it and leave it for the next guy.

[@speckulator7516]

If you don’t have time to read it there download it or take a picture of all the pertinent pages and read them at home. Please leave it for the next guy!

[@adamhorn8414]

Phones are only more expensive as time goes on if you want something brand new. Backmarket has refurbished used phones on the cheap. Havent bought a brand new phone in years and i am very rough on my phones

[@j.j.5844]

Good pair of boots🤣

[@m.garcia2353]

Stick with #5 and you'll be fine

[@joehead1294]

I think the SC 460 is discontinued.

[@austinisfullpleasedontmove653]

I went hoseless. Using my phone. Not sure if I like it yet.

[@LX-cg1oi]

Veto👍

[@misaelalvarez2944]

I have a question How do you spell your name And did you go to school to learn hvac

[@ishalljr]

Thanks for the info. Turtleback cases suck as far as build quality and they have horrible customer service. Mine failed at the swivel in a couple of months and they would not replace it, the nylon also begins to look ruff as well, that's unacceptable for the amount they charge. Don't buy from them. Check out I-Blason with belt clip, very durable with built in screen protector and great customer service.

[@Turtleback]

Sorry about your experience, Ivan. If I remember correctly, you purchased your holster years before ever letting us know about the issue and that's why one of our employees told you we couldn't replace it. I did offer you a new free holster recently but didn't hear back from you. Our customer service is always available and accommodating. If anything fails at ANY point, we will ALWAYS replace it within the 365-day guarantee.

[@ishalljr]

@@Turtleback hello again. I did not contact you years later, it was in the same year, a few months after (this can be verified by the Amazon review date as I told the representative i was speaking with). I was unaware of the offer you made to send me a free replacement until reading your reply, which prompted me to go and search my email. I have just now responded to the email. Thank you for your time and for making an attempt to right a wrong.

[@nefarious8987]

some manly hands in that thumbnail, respect

[@prabhakar711]

HI SIR HOW IS USA NICE TOOLS

[@m.garcia2353]

Tools don't make the technician. If you know your stuff name brand don't matter. Enjoy the content but don't get caught up on brands. #5 is key !!!