Newly qualified gas engineer need advice on tools/training

[JasonH22]

Hi guys/gals

Just passed and I'm looking at building my tool kit, been buying odds and sods as I've gone along but i'm wondering where would be the best place to buy an analyser from? I've seen them advertised on eBay, facebook, gumtree but my concern is i don't want to be buying another guys stolen tools i know how much of an arse ache it is to have your stuff stolen.

I am also thinking about going to the manufacturer fault finding courses are there any that would be top of the list or ones to avoid?

thanks

 

[JohnnyM]

Hi guys/gals

Just passed and I'm looking at building my tool kit, been buying odds and sods as I've gone along but i'm wondering where would be the best place to buy an analyser from? I've seen them advertised on eBay, facebook, gumtree but my concern is i don't want to be buying another guys stolen tools i know how much of an arse ache it is to have your stuff stolen.

I am also thinking about going to the manufacturer fault finding courses are there any that would be top of the list or ones to avoid?

thanks

 

[JohnnyM]

eBay is ok and you get some good deals on there. Just read the reviews on the websites and see what percentage their ratings are. If your looking at an analyser I’d go for a new one.

 

[king of pipes]

Testo is what I use and have done for years , but recently used a kane and was very impressed with that and the servicing and calibration costs are reasonable where as testo can work out expensive as they age , both are good kits . Kop

 

[Last Plumber]

I have always had Testo. I think they're bob on!
They do a service and calibration deal which works out well. I can't see it mentioned in the post from KOP but it could just be me skim reading.
As far as the rest goes, buy good quality tools and equipment, look after them and they will look after you.
The fault finding course is something I know little about as I have never done one (things have changed a lot over the years) but if you're a bit green I would recommend getting old of an old Combi and stripping it down to study it and then strip the parts if need be to study them.
If you're registered (Gas) then send your number to @Harvest Fields or @ShaunCorbs and they will let you into the Gas Safe Registered only brigade headquarters.

 

[oz-plumber]

You want a FGA.

Believe it or not, I bought a couple from JMW Limited and had them sent over to me.
Whatever the time difference, I had a bloke knocking on my door about 3 1/2 days later with the analysers I ordered.
I couldn't do an international money transfer through my internet banking, so I emailed the guy and he rang me back immediatelly and I gave him my credit card details.

Personally, I couldn't recommend JMW Limited enough.

The whole process was cheaper and faster than anything I could get in Australia.

The forum should approach them as a sponsor!!!!

 

[Millsy 82]

Never been a fan of testo last company I worked for gave me a testo and half the time never gave all the readings. Service was shocking it took over 3 weeks!!!!!

All the gas lads I worked with loved their antons I was killing them in no time, around 6 months that was doing oil gas Lpg.

I have had 2 kanes only problem I've had so far is printer was playing up. So I would recommend a Kane. Servicing is good as well usually within a week.

 

[Welder]

Hi guys/gals

Just passed and I'm looking at building my tool kit, been buying odds and sods as I've gone along but i'm wondering where would be the best place to buy an analyser from? I've seen them advertised on eBay, facebook, gumtree but my concern is i don't want to be buying another guys stolen tools i know how much of an arse ache it is to have your stuff stolen.

I am also thinking about going to the manufacturer fault finding courses are there any that would be top of the list or ones to avoid?

thanks

Welcome Jason
Why not ask on here if anyone has an older version you can start with? Or, if anyone is about to retire who would like to sell one? That way you can try before you buy new. I think your consideration for the plight of those who've been ripped off is just brilliant and I thank you for it.
There are certainly a load of old codgers on here ready to (or who should) retire Obviously though I don't mean (spring chicken) ME!

 

[Riley]

Course wise get on the Baxi fault finding course it’s the best

 

[gmartine]

Learn how to tile...you'll be paid as much if not more, not much investment in kit required or responsibility.