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 👌
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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🤓🤓🤔🤔🙃🙃
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
Totally agree with investing in yourself. Went from making $8/hour to a six figure income over the years mainly due to learning and seeking to get better. Nice video 👌
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Jeez.. when and where did you start for 8$ an hour? Thats unheard of
Tell us your secret
My pops always told me to buy the best quality you can afford. Worked great for me.
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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.
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.
The mind is number 1 gotta put in the effort when not at work to keep up with all the information.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
Very true!
A good pair of sunglasses lol, gotta protect those eyes
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Oakley or Milwaukee I prefer Oakley batwolf
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.
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.
Agreed
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
You for sure have the most professional HVAC vids on UA-cam 🔥
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!
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.
Field piece is incredible. Love all their tools 🛠!!
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Thank you for the 8% discount, picked up the Fieldpiece 480V kit and saved $93. Love all your videos so keep them coming!!!
Awesome!!
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!
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.
The Fieldpiece 400 series are great meters for the money - I have it specifically to get Amps/Volts at the same time.
The Bluon app for owners manuals on every AC brand and model
Good pair of boots goes a long ways. We are on our feet long hours.
Veto pro pac backpacks are the best. Lasted me years! Definitely worth it!
I’m the only toolbag I carry around. But I graduate in aug 2022. Will be determined when I finish.
Also a good 1/4 and 5/16 nut driver
11 in 1, meter, crescent wrench, gauges, and some jumpers will handle most service calls depending on what you’re working on.
The knowledge you've shared is already a giveaways...! Thank you!
Love the content been following you for a few months. Keep it up!
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🤓🤓🤔🤔🙃🙃
Regular tools (Milwaukee) / hvac tool (hilmor)...I just love it
Personally, I use a good quality 6 in 1 everyday!
The Holidays are here these are perfect gift ideas..........😎✌️
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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!
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You are exactly right, everything that you just said in this video my lead tech told me in person. knowledge is everything! Thank you
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@@mepadda NO!!!
Last but not least...invest in yourself. The best advise
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.
The best tool is the UA-cam thank you for posting
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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
Also if you do any refrigerant repair… trublu evacuation kit!! Your time AND your families time IS INVALUABLE! Worth every single penny!
Great video, just got my fieldpiece digital gauges, could you do a video showing us how you use it and its intricacies?
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Love it . Great Job . got to check out the TurtleBack cases, been using my front pocket .
I love my Testo probe working with bluetooth I also use the digital gage
Invest in yourself, I like that👍🏾
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.
I would like the fieldpiece!! Hopefully can get them soon.
I use the yellow jacket P51-870. Good stuff
Last point is spot on.
Good tools make all the difference.
Can you make a video of your truck setup!?
i guess you could say this is ... phenomenal
Phenomenal video sir!
Nice advertising video, the number one of the most have INVEST ON YOURSELF!
Pretty good video!
I would fit a small impact with a 1/4, 5/8 and 5/16 bit or an 11/1
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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
What happens if you don't pull a vacuum on a new split ac system and just load it with refrigerant?
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Do you find random roofs to film on lol. Good work my dude!!!
The link form the multimeter is sc 440. This have all the same functions as your sc460 ?
thanks dad
5:48 - best way to lose your most important tool LoL
Thanks for the video =)
Thanks
#6 must have tool: Good pair of scissors ✂️
Great videos dude.
Keep up the good vids 👏🏼
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CAT 4 on the leads of a multimeter also
Do the wireless temperature clamps show up on the sm380v digital manifold?
For sure!
@@QualityHVACR Sweet!... Thanks!
TheMaster5150 - be aware the job link pressure probes will not display on the sm380v or 480v. You’ll need the measureQuick app. Good luck
@@BartSimpson-nr1dy Thanks!
Great video I subscribed. Thank you.
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 !!!
Any particular reason for not using the fieldpiece gauges for vacuum?
Love your show.
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.
Don't take it, read it and leave it for the next guy.
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!
Thanks man
Nice job and video like always
You should do your Tech MCT setup. Also do you link your temperature clamps to the manifold gauge set?
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?
Solid list there!
Hey man love your content
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verry good !
Muy bueno el canal. Muy buenas tus herramientas
where can I get the hvac tactical shirt?
some manly hands in that thumbnail, respect
Awesome Awesome channel Thank you !!!
Fieldpiece vs Testo digital gauges ? Thoughts?
Love the videos.
Sir pls suggest irvin vise grip adjustable wrench is good for tight flair nut
I'm subscribing
Do you recommend gloves for wiring or cut proof gloves?
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.
Awesome!!!!
How do you analyse flu emissions?
Anyone's opinion on the best smart probes? Thought about getting a tee to attach incase you need to add refrigerant
Get the fieldpiece ones, they’re the best for sure. At least when working on comfort cooling equipment. Refrigeration you may consider other brands.
which impact would you recommend
True tech tools has horrible customer service and they rarely have anything in stock. I have had to cancel multiple orders due to nothing in stock.
What about the job links probes?
What tablet does everyone use with quickmeasure or JL
Screwdriver set and an adjustable spanner would be more useful than a few of those items
Do the temp probes connect to that manifold to calculate SC and SH?
Oh yea!
Waaaacha
Joe knows what that means
Stick with #5 and you'll be fine
Manualslib app! Great video.
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.
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.
@@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.
Thanks for the tip. My question is, what do you think about the testo 550 gauges?
Never used them.
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.
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 👍
I have a question
How do you spell your name
And did you go to school to learn hvac
I went hoseless. Using my phone. Not sure if I like it yet.
ONE tool you forgot to mention and it's Crucial for All Men to have if not.... Then she will be Gone to Someone else 😅😂😊
I think the SC 460 is discontinued.