We're looking to put together a standard plumbing toolkit that would work for most hybrid hot water heater installations. We'd love some feedback on anything that's missing or unnecessary from the list we've compiled below. Based on your experience are there any other tools that are a must have?
- Milwaukee Pack Out
- Copper:
- Milwaukee Pro Press with 3/4 jaw
- Pipe reamer (cleans out burrs, avoid spiral affect/turbulence within the pipe)
- Tubing cutters
- 5-10’ of piping
- Various fittings
- PVC:
- Tubing cutters
- PVC solvent (all material or glue/primer mix)
- PVC primer
- 5-10’ of piping
- Various fittings
- Expansion Tank:
- Pressurizing pump (compressed air or bicycle pump)
- Pressure gauge (need to be set to 5-10 lb above home’s incoming pressure)
- Ducting:
- Tin snips
- Crimpers
- Miscellaneous Tools & Accessories:
- Teflon tape
- Pipe dope
- Blue Monster (teflon/pipe dope all in one)
- Pliers
- Offset wrenches (channel locks)
- Pipe wrenches (monkey wrench)
- Drill w/ ¼” driver and ⅜” driver (earthquake straps)
- Hole saw kit (or paddle bit)
- Box cutter/razor knife
- Stud finder
- Drop cloths
- Shoe coverings
- Water heater hand truck (keg dolly)
- Safety glasses
- Knee pads
- Gloves
- Shop towel or rubber mat for tools
- Step stool