Basic Hand Tools Flashcards
Is used by the service man to determine the existing pressures in the high and low side of the unit
Test Gauge Set
For detecting leaks on refrigirating machines
Dental Mirrors
Used to cut pipes 1/8 to 1/4 inch and results in a square cut
Pipe cutter
Used to cut copper tubing from sizes 1/8 to 1/2
Tube cutter
Used to make accurate bends
Bending tools
The tubing is pinched shut but not mashed
Pinch-off tools
Used when unbolting parts of valves, compressors, motors, and others
Open end wrenches
Used to turn the knot with a solid jaw
Crescent wrench
Used to mark
Center punch
Used in very close quarters
Hack saw
Suited to check the bearings of all motors
Oil cans
Used to open or close valve
Valve keys
Tools for tubing
- Tube cutter
* Capillary Tube Cutter
Most common material in plumbing, heating, cooling, and refrigiration installation
Copper Tubing
Brazing Equipment
- Propane/ oxygen brazing unit
- Oxygen pressure regulatory with hose assembly
- Propabe brazing unit
Torch
- Torch handle with reguator
- Twin flame fork
- Torch attachments made of copper
Lighters
- Ignite with sprak flint
2. Ignitw with spark flint and tips cleaner
Used to spread thw copper end outward until a flame is formed
Flaring tool