Basic tools and which are best

[Gary Lee]

Hi,

Ive just started my level 2 Guilds, already signed up for level 3 and then I'm hoping to do the gas. I want to build my basic tools up over this period. Can you recommend what tools i should get as a basic kit, which ill use at college instead of their rusty old rubbish. And which make/brand do you guys recommend

Many thanks in advance

gaz

 

[jaydebruyne]

Get yourselves one of these drip trays for under the drain off valve/ hose pipe when draining. Also worth its weight in gold when changing rad valves over.

Standard drip tray

At £20 I'll stick with my towel [emoji14]

 

[plumben]

Tool staition plumb tubs are only £8.50 with slots for 10/15/22mm pipe there quite useful at times

 

[jaydebruyne]

Still stick to my towel and wetvac..

 

[DrainMedic]

That tray looks good. For £20 it's worth having one just in case. At 790 long though, it might be a bit big for tight spaces. I have a couple of paint roller trays in the van just in case. You just never know what you're going to need in this job! That's why I love it!!

a few people mentioned £35 wet vacs from Lidl - screwfix (as much as I hate them!) sell a 12 ltr wet n dry vac for 19 quid. Only downside is its 240v but you can't moan for a score!