WHAT’S IN MY TOOL BAG?

“WHEN YOU HAVE ELIMINATED THE IMPOSSIBLE, WHATEVER REMAINS, HOWEVER IMPROBABLE, MUST BE THE TRUTH” - ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. AS A HEATING ENGINEER, THIS IS THE QUOTE I LIVE BY WHEN DIAGNOSING THE FAULTS ON BOILERS AND HEATING SYSTEMS”

THE BEARDED PLUMBER

Ranj Bhambra aka The Bearded Plumber started in the industry when he was 15 and began helping his dad out but has ended up making plumbing his career. He moved to Amsterdam from West London in 2014 and still loves being a heating engineer.

Dedicated to my Dad

HERE’S RANJ’S TOOL BAG AND FAVOURITE GO-TO TOOLS!

BAHCO 9029 & 9029T

I have always used and trusted in my Bahco adjustable spanners and they have never let me down. I use the 6” spanners as these allow me to get into tighter spaces inside boilers.

WERA HAND TOOLS

These are the Wera Tools that I use daily. The ergonomics of the Wera grip make the tools a pleasure to use and they’re built to last, especially the ratchets.

KNIPEX COBRAS

After using many different types of water pump pliers, I have come to realise the Knipex cobras are by far the best for what they are used for. I use them for heavy duty tasks and where spanners won’t work.

ELECTRICAL MULTIMETERS

As a breakdown engineer, 70% of faults on boilers are electronic components that fail. Having good electrical knowledge and multimeters can help diagnose faults.

UNILITE SLR 1000

Working on boilers and heating systems means lighting can be poor or even absent, but no worksite is ever poorly lit once the trusty Unilite is turned on!

FLUE GAS ANALYSER

The Flue Gas Analyser is needed to confirm a gas burning appliance is working well and safely. The Testo 310 has been reliable for years, but I’m upgrading to the Kane 458s as I need a Hydrogen Compensated Analyser.

TOOL BAG

The tool bag that I carry to almost all my jobs is the Velocity Progear Rogue 2.0. With this bag and the tools inside, I’m certain I can complete 90% of jobs. This has to be the best bag for servicing and breakdown engineers who want to carry a minimalist toolkit.

MOST USEFUL TOOL

My most useful tool is my DEWALT DCV584L Wet Vac. I use it almost daily when carrying out any wet work, just to ensure I don’t make a mess.

TOP TIP

Study and work with a reputable engineer for a good few years. Education is what truly counts and not having two left hands also helps!

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