HVAC technician kit — category map
SKU classes, not fake winners. Static tree first; interactive later. Secondary / not P&L core: refrigerant cylinders as heroes, dealer equipment quotes, franchise funnels.
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Diagnostic & measurement
- Manifold gauges (analog / digital / wireless probe systems) — compare stub
- Temperature probes / clamp thermometers
- Multimeters & HVAC clamp meters
- Psychrometers / airflow (anemometers, hoods — light commercial)
- Combustion analyzers (gas furnace / boiler adjacent)
- Leak detectors (halogen / infrared / heated diode; A2L-capable notes)
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Recovery, evacuate, charge
- Recovery machines (A2L-compatible class called out) — compare stub
- Recovery cylinders / tanks & scales
- Vacuum pumps (CFM class, micron capability) — compare stub
- Micron gauges / vacuum gauges
- Charging scales
- Hoses, ball valves, core tools, adapters (incl. A2L hose / fitting notes)
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Hand & power tools (HVAC-specific)
- Tube cutters, flaring / swaging, benders
- Torque wrenches (flare / compressor)
- Inspection cameras / borescopes
- Cordless platform (impact, drill — only as HVAC truck platform choice)
- Nitrogen regulators / purge kits (accessory class)
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PPE & safety
- Eye / face protection
- Gloves (cut, chemical, refrigerant-handling context — cite manufacturer)
- Respirators / cartridges (task-appropriate; no DIY chemical advice)
- Hearing protection
- Knee pads / fall-adjacent basics (awareness only — no climb how-tos)
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Apparel & boots
- Work pants / shirts (durable, tool-pocket)
- Weather layers
- Safety / work boots
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Bags, carts, van & storage
- Tool bags / backpacks / totes
- Gauge / probe cases
- Hand trucks / appliance dollies
- Van shelving / drawer systems / organizers
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Software & job ops
- Job / dispatch / invoicing (category)
- Flat-rate / estimating references
- Load-calc / Manual J-adjacent software (informational)
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Training & certification
- EPA Section 608 exam prep / courses (study-aid framing only)
- Manufacturer / OEM training paths
- A2L / flammable-refrigerant training (informational + course links)
- NATE / other CE (category, not endorsement of license status)
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Insurance & business add-ons
- Tools insurance / inland marine (describe category; don’t advise coverage)
- Liability / shop policies (link carefully; not insurance advice)
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Consumables & van stock
- Vacuum pump oil, leak dye, thread sealants (non-restricted)
- Filter driers, caps, Schraders, common fittings (retail-safe SKUs)
- Batteries / platform consumables
- Cleaning / coil care chemicals (label-directed use only; no mix recipes)