Effective Tools to save time

[SteveBoy]

I have recently moved from an hourly rate to price work on new build sites. I was wondering if there are any experienced plumbers who have been on price work that can recommend some handy tools or methods to get things done a bit quicker without compromising the quality. Simple things I have found is using a tool belt in first fix roughings etc. Also I currently have to hand pump pressure test is there a quicker way. Cheers

 

[oz-plumber]

Doing jobs at prices specified by others makes no allowances for quality work.

You can do quality work, but the only thing you will be compromising will be the amount of money you will make for the hours worked.
And you will be taking responsibility for the work done.

 

[SteveBoy]

Think you've picked me up wrong, it's not a case of botched jobs to gain an extra £50. More an effective way to get the job done

 

[Chalked]

First fix before sparkys get in.
Do as much as possible on first fix.

 

[SteveBoy]

Absolutely! Nothing worse than the spark stealing your routes for a 6mm cable

 

[Deleted member 7121]

Battery grinder to cut wastes ,laser level for clips

 

[PhoenixServices]

Have enough batteries for your power tools, you don't want to be waiting for a battery to charge/ keep them charged.

 

[hammers4spanner]

Sub it out to a monkey so they run around and you go back to easy stuff

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Sort your tool box out, no unnecessary items, keep it light, and lets face it you only need a handful of tools on new build anyway

 

[Phil]

http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/erbauer-stubby-auger-bit-set-6-pieces/24505?_requestid=255411

Ive just blown my £20 plumbfix voucher on these, no more angled holes though joists for me...

 

[Keefy]

Try these.

Forum thread about them here.

 

[Phil]

Really?

 

[SimonG]

http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/erbauer-stubby-auger-bit-set-6-pieces/24505?_requestid=255411

Ive just blown my £20 plumbfix voucher on these, no more angled holes though joists for me...

I like the irwin triple fluted auger bits.

 

[gmartine]

A decent set of knee pads will save you from arthritic knees later on, loads of time saved.

 

[newcastle phill]

And an angle drill too. Its saved me aggro a few times

 

[Riley]

Try these.

Forum thread about them here.

Im sure there was a lad on here ages ago that never soldered always used compression.

 

[Phil]

This is the best thing I ever bought, a cheapo Titan ten quid set with this little beauty as a ratchet handle. Get right into toIilet cisterns as well.

 

[Phil]

Don't judge me on that pipework, its not mine. I was called in to rectify a balls up.

 

[Chalked]

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This is the best thing I ever bought, a cheapo Titan ten quid set with this little beauty as a ratchet handle. Get right into toIilet cisterns as well.

Agree. Ratchet for fisher fixings (17mm) and 19mm for wall hung pans. I have an offset one for basins. It's one of my best tools. https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/han...129f235df603&istItemId=xtarlptxtq&istBid=tztx

 

[tolly]

The most effective tool to save you time when on pricework is your head! Plan in advance as much as possible to make sure you always have the right materials on the right day and have a clear idea of what you are trying to achieve each day before you turn up on site.