Just Tried the New Milwaukee Knee Pads - Best and Worst Knee Pads for HVAC Techs
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2021
- As a HVAC Tech who spends almost everyday in crawl spaces and attics, I'm a big believer in knee pads. I have to say I was super excited when I saw that the new Milwaukee High Performance Stabilizing Knee Pads were released!! After all if it's Milwaukee its gonna be the best and I have almost every Milwaukee tool I can possibly ever use!
Over the last 3 years I have been trying different brands and styles of knee pads...from gel to foam designs to pads with velcro and side clips.
I still haven't found the ideal HVAC knee pad that works for me, so let me know if you have any recommendations?
Thanks for watching!
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The atlas 46 knee pads have been the best I've found so far. They're expensive, but they lasted me a year, of 10 hours a day wear, and it was the pads the wore out not the hook&loop. It crazy how good thier hook&loop is.
Nice I might look into those. Thanks for the reply.
$170 for those? Why not get some custom ProKnees at that point? Even the AP16 ProKnees look at be as good if not better for half the price.
@ne0rcx because I'm a general contractor, not a flooring guy, and having super slim and lightweight pads that stay on my knees was priority.
I've found another pair, kuny pads that have silicone bands that lock onto a stud. They aren't as comfortable, but for a fraction of the price they stay on my knees.
@@SirGatras Fair, the full size ones even I don't have and I work flooring. But the AP16s are about $90 from Amazon and they are insanely comfortable.
Velcro straps on knee pads suck so much. Just recently got the Milwaukee High Performance Stabilizing Shell Knee Pad like you. Hook loop straps are good, the flat knee cap area is good for kneeling a lot, got them kuz my old ones were smelling bad even tho I could wash it, the velcro sucking bad, the knee pad area is peeling and ripping a lot. Also they were slipping so I needed the thigh strap to keep it stable on my knees
Selstrom kneepro kneepads sold Amazon for 25 bucks are the best I've found and I've tried them all being a former flooring installer. For hvac the flooring pro knees are a little too bulky but I've dropped over 200 bucks on a pair before so I know my knee pads
Nice! Im definitely going to check those out. The Milwaukee's are doing ok for now but Ill be looking into these wgen its time to replace. Thanks for the heads up.
Yeah, they might not be the best for moving around and climbing ladders. I used the Milwaukee recently to chip up 2,000 square feet of tile and thin set off of concrete. They were amazing. Felt nice to not have to kneel on sharp tile chips. For you I'd probably go with the lighter-duty version that Milwaukee makes, those might be better for hvac.
Bought me a set of harbor freight pads like the milwaukee....they're OK. Hard to find the perfect pad that's for sure. Good video
Nice! Yeah definitely one of the hardest tool purchases ive had thus far. Thanks for watching!
I had the stabilizer Toughbuilt kneepads and the velcro was trashed very quickly. They were so heavy and the velcro so bad that they fell down to my ankles when I stood up.
Same boat, been through tons of knee pads. They have good flooring knee pads but i need an all around knee pad bc i do all kinds of work.
Yeah I'm still struggling to find the right pair.
I only use kneeling pads have like 3 different sizes. Have used some kneepads in the past, but never had a goto pair that I used consistenly
Cool, yeah I still haven't tried the kneeling pads yet. Seem like they'd be annoying to carry around.
Was gonna suggest the same thing
Finally a video where there’s beat to hell used knee pads and not brand new pads and well groomed con men convincing you what they hold is the arch of the covenant in knee pad form. Sorry, salty and my knees hurt bad this week hahaha
LOL trust me I understand I've been through a lot of knee pads still looking for the right ones. These milwaukees are okay but I'm not a fan of the flat surface. Sometimes if I'm crawling on uneven surfaces it sometimes causes the whole knee pad to twist off of your knee, almost like twisting your ankle but just on your knee. It's very annoying
Good video I'm learning hvac do you know where you download any free pdf books
Thanks! As far as free PDFs not quite sure. I usually get my learning from videos on UA-cam or just in the field experience. Check out Brian Orr with HVAC School or a guy named Jim Bergman on the measure quick Channel. Also HVAC service tech and gray Furnace Man are a good place to start as well.
@@HVACTechKnowledgy me to I'm struggling on system recovery I have been learning for quite some time
Try the toughbuilt higher end knee pads with the hinge. They’re comfortable but too big for little guys.
I believe i actually have a pair of those. They were ok, ive been wearing them for a few months and the velcro is begining to fail.
I’ve had total knee replacement on both knees and need something good on so I can kneel on cement to do my work on my equipment. Thought these Milwaukee pads looked like the real deal. But I had the same experience. Every time time I walked or got back up they would slip down past my knees unless I got them so tight they cut off blood flow. Really a big disappointment.
Yeah they were a total let down
I saw these at a store after watching this video. I had to try them on and I'd say they suck just admit it. They stick out often they do look cool but doesn't perform well for me like you said. I like milwaukee products but this one is absolutely a fail in my eyes. They need to do more research before selling this stuff.
Totally agree thanks for watching!
Just bought the Milwaukee pads too.. they F ing suck... They slide down all day long soooo disappointed
Yeah they are pretty terrible...
do you know which knee pads you can recommend
Honestly I'm still on that Journey I'll definitely let you know when I find them.
They are meant for being on ur knees for a long time . Not tons of ladder work. Or up and down up and down off the knees. Different pads for different reasons
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Would you consider reviewing the Akillis self adjusting knee pads? If so please contact me to send a pair with tool pouch for testing and review. Thanks
Sure! Whats a good email to contact you? Thanks!
@@HVACTechKnowledgy I replied to your email, send me the address on the same email. I’ll send it out ASAP
Thank you for your willingness, marry Christmas
@@HVACTechKnowledgy got the address, I’m still having trouble sending replies. I’ve sent out two sets, one to keep and one for a lucky subscriber. Thanks again for your willingness,
Oscar
Your welcome, and thanks you for the demo! Definitely excited to see how they perform!
I use the Lowe’s tactical knee pads. $15
Cool. How do you like them?
Great review mate , won’t be buying them I’m like you as a commercial plumber and spend a lot of time up and down ladders , and that just looks like a safety hazard , thanks for the heads up on these ,
Thanks a lot I'm glad interview help make your decision. I'm still using the Milwaukee pads but still not really a fan them. Really beginning to lose hope that there's a great pair of knee pads out there...
I prefer proknee I gwt the 100 pair and they are great
Ever think of wearing pants with knee pad pockets instead? Like Walls DITCHDIGGER ALL-SEASON TWILL DOUBLE-KNEE WORK PANTS??? add in your own pads, when needed. Its the route I'm going
Hey there! Yeah I have thought of it, I believe I've even tried it for a short time. The only issue I have is you don't have actual protection of the pants. Most of the times I use knee pads I'm crawling through gross crawl spaces and things like that so I'd like my pants to be covered as well. Not to mention I'm sure it wouldn't take too long to wear holes in the knees using inserts. Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
Can they be worn in shorts???
Yes but still would not recommend them though
Knee Pad Pro Three's Work Incredibly Well. Just need oil here and there.
These look good for people doing floor work
Yeah they might be
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Milwaukee so insulted
who is from Milwaukee
Have you ever tried Knee Pro?
No I have not tried those yet, I'll take a look into them though. Thanks for the heads up!
@@HVACTechKnowledgy yes sir.
Clearly your pants aren’t helping but I’ve using the same kinds but toughbuilt best I have ever used 8/10 hour on roof without single issue best support comfortable n look good n don’t stick out like these Milwaukee ones TOUGHBUILT r more round shape that helps not sticking out
You did your best to try and make them look no good that's for 😃
They really are trash
I'm a 40year carpenter and my entire platform is milwaukee...but they have got to be the worst kneepads I have ever used they are so uncomfortable.do not buy them .
Agreed.... No offense to Milwaukee but these Totally Missed the mark
Only lasted 2 weeks don't get them its a waste of money
Yeah Milwaukee definitely let me down with these.
What have you been doing to make them only last 2 weeks?
What failed? Straps? Cushioning? More details please….
The whole design was a failed to be honest but what caused me to return them was the strap itself broke
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Nice! I'm definitely about to look into those appreciate the heads up
@@HVACTechKnowledgy I'm glad I was able to help brotha 🙏
@@HVACTechKnowledgydid you ever get them? Do you like them? Need those follow-ups man
Pro tool...expensive
too much bulk with those MILWAUKEEs in tight spaces
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You mean pro knees pads which cost $250 and the half size one cost $100 bro and they better that all that garbage in Home Depot bro
Cool what's the brand your referring to?