Your Favorite HVAC Tool

[dieseldude]

Any new tool is my favorite until the next one. I just got a laser sheave alignment tool, can’t wait to go check all my new sheaves and see how far off I was.

what brand is it, I have owned and tested several types, my favorite is the first generation tmeb-1 https://smartbuysonly.com/skf-tmeb-1...ent-condition/ skf, it sits in the sheave/pulley/ect.... groove and has strong magnets.

[btjfitter]

My 4" pocket adjustable wrench. Most of the people I work with laugh when i whip it out, but have went out and picked up one themselves after seeing me with mine.

[R600a]

My 4" pocket adjustable wrench. Most of the people I work with laugh when i whip it out, but have went out and picked up one themselves after seeing me with mine.

I have a 4-in and a 6-in and I love them.

[Unlimited1]

This is my new toy ..slim profile mini ratchet ..Johnstone by me had it on sale for $14.99…it’s great for tight spaces…
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/s...et-set-5-piece

Slim profile of the professional Mini Ratchet 5-Piece Set is the perfect tool for tight spaces
Includes 1/4 and 5/16-Inch nut drivers, a 1/4-Inch adapter and four drive bits: #1 and #2 Phillips; 3/16 and 1/4-Inch slotted
1/4-Inch dual-drive head and socket adapter for more versatility
The 72-tooth ratchet only needs a 5-Degree sweep for tight areas
High-strength, steel construction increases torque and tool life
Ring magnet and bit clip for better bit retention
Finger loop provides one-hand driving and convenient storage

[ksefan]

what brand is it, I have owned and tested several types, my favorite is the first generation tmeb-1 https://smartbuysonly.com/skf-tmeb-1...ent-condition/ skf, it sits in the sheave/pulley/ect.... groove and has strong magnets.

https://www.grainger.com/product/JOH...lignment-2CGJ8
So far, I like it. Found one that was 3 inches out.

[ACFIXR]

[btjfitter]

https://www.grainger.com/product/JOH...lignment-2CGJ8
So far, I like it. Found one that was 3 inches out.

I've done quite a bit of belts, bearings and sheaves and have always used aluminum straight edges. 4,6 and 8 ft length and seems be pretty damn close. Hard to believe some one could not eyeball within 3"S.

[ksefan]

I've done quite a bit of belts, bearings and sheaves and have always used aluminum straight edges. 4,6 and 8 ft length and seems be pretty damn close. Hard to believe some one could not eyeball within 3"S.

I had to drill new holes in the frame to move one side of the motor carriage over, allowed the motor to twist and realign the sheaves. It probably was like that for at least 25 years. I replaced the sheaves, belts, and fixed the belt guard.
I hated having to walk by the belts with the unit running to get to the VFD and disconnect. The belt guard was laying in the corner broken for years.

[VanUllandHVAC]

Electric tubing cutter from milwaukee, saves so much time cutting 7/8 od copper

[TNCII]

Only one?
As a Service Tech. there are some things, you never leave the van without.
1-Your Brain and PPE.
2- 6 in 1 driver. 1/4 and 5/16 are used all day, every day.
3- your meter
4- set of jumper wires
5- Your cell phone. (now days with the internet, it seems to be an essential tool). When your flashlight dies, you have a backup.

[biodieselman]

I like my One Trip Hook. I'm a bucket man & I line up all my equipment where I can get it all up & down with one trip up the ladder.

Here's link to video, https://sensibleproducts.com/one-trip-hook/

Easy enough to make your own. Spreading your arms wide apart with two ropes makes controlling hook easy.

[moideen]

Every time I approach a unit, my main weapon is a clamp meter along with a digital manifold gauge.