What's Inside a HVAC Service Techs Tool Bag

[@daviddelgado475]

I just want to add great practical video on the tools, It's not about having them all, but what you need. What a professional young man, God bless you sir.

[@Fox9582]

I love the power of the internet, I’m watching this useful video a year later and loved it

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! :) Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@daviddelgado475]

You made my day my brother, by even answering my question and with hope and encouragement. I can carry things and bags I'm just have one hand, but up to my wrist. I'm sure i can do something and they will find a place for me God is great! thank you J! Stay awesome and healthy...for many great years of success. God bless you . You made someone very happy with just you caring and your words. thank you sir.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you! Glad to hear that I cheered up your day! Wishing you success on your journey! Perhaps you can come back later and share how things are going. With your attitude I'm sure you'll be doing great!

[@mijodo2008]

Brilliant video series from a brilliant young man, intelligent, articulate, a thorough Professional through & through. top job mate. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you Michael! :)

[@PioloQuiboloy]

Thanks for showing all your stuff. Please upload video about actual hvac troubleshooting. Im learning better on youtube better than i was in school😂😂 my younger days are past over

[@JohannnesBrahms]

You thought of everything. You must love your work.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you! It's a great job! But actually the tool bag contents change through the years, slowly evolving into the tool bag that has all I need :) That's why I am always curious to see veteran techs' tool bags. They usually have some unique stuff!

[@stuckcontactor5826]

@@WordofAdviceTV fan blade hub puller, gotta have one. Mine stays in my bag at all times.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@@stuckcontactor5826 I have been lucky lately and barely ever have to use a hub puller. So i just keep it on the truck (makes my bag 5 pounds lighter)

[@im12runb4trouble]

7 dislikes??? Must be from trade schools, ha. Good job man. Thank you!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mrgrey361]

Great informative video, just one minor quibble...those things you have for static pressure are not pitot tubes, pitot tubes are those big "tube inside a tube" things that you use to measure air velocity. Those things you have are just called static pressure tips.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Good to know. Thank you for pointing that out! I have been calling them that for over 5 years now and nobody's bothered to correct me.

[@mrgrey361]

@@WordofAdviceTV No problem, I know the two items are easy to confuse since they look sorta similar and serve similar functions.

[@wasimedoo1506]

Very nice wonderful tools

[@miguelpenado2859]

Hey jake I notice you said you work on AC and appliances. I’m about to Finnish my AC course, I was wondering how did you get started or where you learned to fixed appliances. Please and thank you

[@keithhoward8651]

Awesome setup

[@daviddelgado475]

I was so excited about starting in this field, got my financial aid in place , my student number, everything. But I am missing my right hand from birth, I'm turning 44, but healthy, and I'm kind of worried about the brazing part . I am a licensed barber already and just use a wrist strap to hold the comb when scissors are needed . I was thinking of doing the same with the solder. and holding the torch with my left, but I just want to be a service tech. I just feel intimidated. But I like the field, and need some sort of financial security. The classes start january 12th, i haven't gone all the way yet and registered. My wife doesn't mind me trying it and she'll still love me if I don't do as well as others. J you make it seem so nice, I know it's not always easy but you give me confidence, I'm great with people. What do you guys think , yolo, or forget it , i'm really alone in this, I don't even mind being an assistant, just useful. sorry for the long one guys. :(

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Hey David! You sound like you are a persistent, strong-willed man. With those qualities you will be able to pull this off I am sure! I have never thought about what it would be like to do the work I do with one hand... I am sure you have worked out your techniques and will make it work though. Some things may be harder then others.. It would be a pretty big challenge either way. One thing I would recommend is that you focus on service work. Being an installer will likely be near impossible in your case. I am sitting here thinking.. About motor replacements or replacing a gas valve, carrying a tool bag without the other arm for support and all... It would be pretty tough. Of course it would be easier as an assistant. I am sure your school/instructors will be able to work with you to find a suitable employer. I know there are HVAC jobs out there that don't involve brazing and soldering. They are few but some companies "don't open up the refrigeration system" which basically means very little to no brazing/soldering. (a utility company for example) Sorry I am not being much help here, hopefully someone else will have better insight for you. Whichever path you choose though, good luck and God bless man!

[@fishcaleb99]

Never give up man! A positive attitude is half the battle. You can do anything that you set your mind to. Even if not brazing you can be a good tech!

[@mikhail9607]

My Junior High gym teacher was born with a stump (sorry if that’s not correct, I don’t mean to be insulting), just below his elbow, he had nothing there. The man was just like everyone else and if it wasn’t painfully obvious, you’d never know the guy was missing it. He did everything just fine like any other person. In fact, that man could shoot baskets like a mofo. He could hit solid mid court shots all day long with just one hand. You can do it no problem, you just might have to work a different way. Good news is, there is no “routine” way to do every job. Each one is unique and you have different ways to do each job, so find what works for you and kick their ass. If you end up being better than other guys? That’s even better. You can always be a jokester about it, say you could beat em with your hand tied behind your back or somethin

[@stuckcontactor5826]

Your biggest challenge will be the customers.

[@michaelsmith9308]

@@fishcaleb99 You hav something most do not......determination:) There are electric apprentice, HAVC apprentice, plumber assistant, general assistant maintenance, maintenance assistant, etc.........you will find your way-------if it requires labor there will be a JOB:) Oh and ATn T does have some of the BEST open in house training programs for tech out there-----i speak to the techs weekly!!!!!!!!!!!!PRE PAID too!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

So am I missing any "must have" tools from my arsenal? (Do keep in mind that a lot of stuff stays in the van though) I would be interested to know if you saw something that you were missing that has just been added to your wishlist too! ;) Anyway, cheers!

[@rev29monte]

Do a video on Installer tools. Installer have different tools then the Service guys.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Unfortunately I do service work only and little to none install work. When I went to school the teachers all agreed that it is better to do one or the other, I picked service. So I don't have many of the tools needed for install work. Some installer will have to make a video like that :)

[@tomdiesel3795]

Word of Advise TV. First of all, great videos, I've enjoyed watching them. 2th, I'd like to add hvac technical service to my list of skills; thus where to get certification & how long does it take? Really appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

I'm glad you enjoyed the videos! :) I wen't to a Technical College and got a 2 year HVAC degree. (which includes EPA licenses, 40 hours of OSHA, boilers license, etc) 1 year was for residential HVAC and the second year was commercial. You can get certification for residential in one year (2 semesters) but to get a commercial certificate you must first complete your residential. I am sure there are places that offer accelerated courses but this is how it was for me when I went to school. (about 5 years ago) Hope that helps! Oh and I just want to add that this is a great field to be in at this time! It's in high demand. There were a total of 4 semesters. We had 28 guys in the class. By the end of the first semester more than half of us had our first HVAC job. (most of the guys had no previous jobs of that sort) And by the end of the 4th semester, all the guys that finished the 4 semesters had a job in the field and many of us found better jobs and were on our 2nd or 3rd job.

[@tomdiesel3795]

@@WordofAdviceTV thank you so very much for the quick & thorough response. You're awesome! Please keep making more videos. Am Glad i found your channel.

[@gastarbieter]

how are are you using that scale to measure refrigerant? Do you a have video showing this?

[@thienvu7341]

all-in-one box OMG so let me know that box you carry (size, capacity) thanks you Pro!

[@hobby6917]

Jay where did you buy your flashlight

[@billwill4716]

Do you service commercial size hvac systems like a 60 ton unit for example?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

No, I only work on residential units. Most of them are under 5 tons.

[@hassanissa8596]

Nice video, but I would stay away from UEI...terrible HVACR tools

[@Wakho007]

great video

[@jotu173]

I think I know the answer to this Q. but do not want to assume (as they say). Specifically, why do you like to keep the 2 different gauge sets (one solely dedicated to R22 and such)?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

The two refrigerants have different oils and it's preferred not to mix the two.

[@jotu173]

My system uses R22. If I bought a used testo 549 gauge set and hoses and am not sure what refrigerant was used prior... Should I be concerned? I say this in reference to the potential different lubricants. Is there any way to wash it out? Should I replace hoses? How concerned should I be about it?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@@jotu173 Some techs use one gauge set for both refrigerants all the time and claim that it makes no difference. I don't have a good answer for you since I have not studied this particular subject. I just know it's better to keep them separate.

[@jotu173]

@@WordofAdviceTV Thanks for the reply!

[@joshuamontero9307]

Do you use ratcheting terminal wire crimper

[@enzoamore9173]

The Milwaukee drill is that 3/8 or 1/2 size?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

It's actually 1/4". It's this one right here: amzn.to/2MHLudO

[@franciscoaleman106]

Please where did you by the flash light thank you

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Are you talking about this one? amzn.to/2DLCYFx I can't find exactly the one I have but that one is similar.

[@89drew89]

I have only like 10 tools because it’s what I use 90% of the time. Why lug around 4 times as many tools I only use 10% of the time

[@stuckcontactor5826]

super techs always carry zipties, always.

[@naveediqbal4830]

Sir if you write names for these tools for beginners like me. I will be appreciated ...

[@WordofAdviceTV]

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[@Sctronic209]

What are your favorite tool bag or bags? And why I’m always looking fo good functional tool bag.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

At first I had that square tool bag. I forget the brand. (I think it was LeatherCraft) But it was a bit too small and I didn't like that it kept hitting my knee while I was walking. Honestly I am only on my third tool bag so I can't say I know much about which ones are good. My second bag was similar to the one you see in the video but it was a little smaller and it had a foam handle. Everything was kind of crammed in it and the foam handle falls apart with time. Taping it helps but that deteriorates with time too. Finally I stopped on this Husky tool bag that you see at the start of the video. It has a plastic handle, it is big but not too big, and the bag itself is light weight. Has pockets on the outsides and inside of the bag. So far I have no complaints! I think I will settle with this one :) I hope that helps! Different techs will have different preferences, I guess you just go with trial and error until you find one that suits you best.

[@michaelsmith9308]

@@WordofAdviceTV I have used HUSKY (still do for my lunch bag:) everyone wants one:)---------but my bag of choice would be VETO PRO TECH- they make something for everyone and comes with a 5 year replacement - no time down guarantee:) I can assure you breaking this bag would be like breaking into fort knox gold depository - It will NOT happen:) VETO PRO TECH - they have some of the best- Occidental makes some great bags too- but they start at 500.00- out of my price paying pocket-LOL Husky will not let you don either and they have a lot of choices too!

[@bum-bumbigelow3825]

11/32 deep nut driver for four nuts mounting condenser fan motor to a grill?