Signed up for G2/3 course. Is this a fair price for the required tool bundle they offer?
Posted Sep 1, 2021, 11:48 AM UTC
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I love Milwaukee battery tools but apart from the tape measure and the cheater pipe wrench, their hand tools suck.
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Try talking like with me flipping around my Milwaukee FastBackĀ© with WireStripperĀ© and SeatBelt CutterĀ©.
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I've had good luck with the tools I have, although I do prefer klein/knipex.
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Already sounds like it's better (cheaper?) To piece it together myself, which we're allowed to so I guess I'll make some time to do that. Thanks all.
Edit: Canadian prices if that makes a difference
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If your in Canada just slowly build up cheap tools at Canadian Tire , when there master craft or stanley tools go on 70percent off it's a great deal.
For anything electronic , like a meter , send out an email to every supply shop in your local area , let them know you are in x school and are looking for some tools to start out with ..they will send you back a price , go with the cheapest place.
I phoned 8 places for my first electrical meter saved me 50 bucks.
I wouldn't buy much else besides an electrical meter and hand tools before you find a job , you don't know what the company supply's , and you don't want to go broke or be in debt for tools before you start work.
I do hope the school isn't trying to sell you tools to use during your schooling that would be a very poor practice. Ours in Alberta had shelves and shelves of tools.and any large HVAC / refrig company would gladly donate tools to teach people with.
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You mean to tell me mastercraft tools arenāt always 70% off?
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Pretty close to it, but gotta watch the few months a year they rotate, gotta make it seem like a sale.
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I remember when I was in school in the states. There were a few supply houses that would let you build kits like this of whatever you wanted and you could pay it outright or finance it interest free.
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I own all that brand wise. Bag, meter, and manometer are $450ish of that 1k. Iād price that exact list on Amazon to see where the Mark up lies.
Edit: no meter, seems individual would be better
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Many things you will need that are not shown there (guages, service wrench, Schrader tool, etc.) If allowed I would piece your own set
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List:
- Milwaukee 2pc Adjustable Wrench Set 6ā & 10ā
- Milwaukee 14ā Aluminum Pipe Wrench
- Milwaukee 18ā Aluminum Pipe Wrench
- Milwaukee 9ā High Leverage Linemanās Pliers w/ Crimper
- Milwaukee 3pc Pliers Kit
- Milwaukee Wire Stripper/Cutter for Solid & Stranded Wire
- Milwaukee Reaming Pen
- Milwaukee Compact Utility Knife
- Milwaukee 1-1/2ā Constant Swing (Tubing Cutter)
- Milwaukee 1ā Mini Copper (Tubing Cutter)
- Milwaukee 17 OZ SF Framing Hammer
- Milwaukee 16ft Magnetic Tape Measure
- Milwaukee 325L Milwaukee Focusing Flashlight
- Milwaukee Hex Wrench Ready Magnetic Tips Screwdriver Set w/ SQ- 8 pc
- Milwaukee 2pc SAE HollowCore Magnetic Nut Driver Set.
- Milwaukee Shockwave 9pc 1ā SAE Hex Impact Bit Set.
- Milwaukee 6pc Precision Drivers w/ case
- Milwaukee Jobsite Backpack
- Empire 9ā Magnetic Torpedo Level TPI Thermocouple Adapter for Gas Valves
- TPI Adapter Tubing UEI Dual Input Differential Digital Manometer (EM201B)
- UEI Folding Digital Pocket Thermometer
- Supco Inspection Mirror
- Supco Telescoping Flashlight
- Alligator Clip Jumper Leads
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Itās a matter of preference. I lose the dang āol bits too much. I keep up with actual screw drivers much easier than the 11-in-1s.
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I use both, just in case I lose a bit. But I do agree.
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Does anyone use the TPI Thermocouple Adapter for Gas Valves? I haven't heard of those before. Is it used instead of a manometer for servicing?
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Not sure if itās mentioned and I donāt see in picture but youāll need a meter/amp clamp alsoā¦. Important to have! And yes Iād piece together your own set
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Need a decent multimeter at the very least, G3 you wonāt be commissioning any units so the manometer wonāt help you out as a go to everyday tool, it will be used and has its uses wether you check static pressures or most importantly set your gas pressure wether LP or Gas also very weary of any pipe wrench that doesnāt say Rigid but thatās a personal preference. Good luck!
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Man I pieced it together through Home Depot and Amazon and it came out to 1k+ š
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