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Types of Refrigeration Tools

This is a guide to the tools generally required for refrigeration repairs such as brazing, compressor replacement and re-gassing.

Additional tools may be required depending on the work required, however, this list is a guideline for anyone who is starting out.

For suppliers please refer to the bottom of this page.

Flaring and Swaging Tool Kit	Used to create flares and swaging of pipe joints
Pipe Cutter	Cuts pipes neater and cleaner.
Pipe Reamer	Cleaning and deburring pipes after cutting.
3-in-One Pipe Bender1/4” + 5/16“ + 3/8″	Small pipe bender.

Mapp Gas Torch	Brazing and heating up pipes for joints and couplings.
Mapp Gas Canister	Brazing gas for small applications and pipes up to ½” For larger piping, a PortaPac is recommended.
Inspection mirror	Used to inspect brazing points behind the line of sight.
Inspection flashlight	Basic torch to inspect faults or brazing points.
Wire Brush	Cleaning pipes and descaling after brazing.
Copper Brazing Rods	Copper to copper brazing
Silver Solder	For brazing: Stainless Steel to Copper Copper to Copper Copper to Brass

4mm to 19mm Open and Ring Spanners	This is a pressurized bottle which is filled with R114 flushing liquid pressurized with R22 refrigerant to blast the solvent into the system.
Side Cutter, Pliers and Long Nose Pliers	This is a small plastic bottle with a hole punctured on the lid. This is used to flush the system to prevent oil or benzene from atomising into the atmosphere. This is used for flushing the system to capture any oil and fluids.
Allen Keys
Ferrule / Lug Crimper
Shifting Spanner
Screwdriver set
Socket Set
Basic Multimeter
Freon Gas Detector
Digital thermometer with a metal probe	Recommend using 3 thermometers to measure temperature differences at different locations. Fridge cabin Discharge from evaporator Inlet from evaporator

AC Flushing Gun	This is a pressurized bottle which is filled with R114 flushing liquid pressurized with R22 refrigerant to blast the solvent into the system. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LECTURER OR SUPPLIER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS DEVICE!
Capture Bottle	This is a small plastic bottle with a hole punctured on the lid. This is used to flush the system to prevent oil or benzene from atomising into the atmosphere. This is used for flushing the system to capture any oil and fluids.

Small Leaf Blower

Used for blowing and cleaning condensing and evaporator units.

Eye Protection	Worn when blowing out condensers with a blower. Recommended to wear during brazing as pipes may slip and flick molten brass.
Ear Protection	Use when blowing out condensers with a blower.
Dust Mask	Use when blowing out condensers with a blower.
Pig Skin Gloves	Recommended to be worn during brazing.
General Protection Gloves	Recommended when doing pipework which can have sharp edges.

R135a Adapter	Used to attach to small refrigerant canisters.
Manifold Set	Testing gas pressures and evacuating/re-gassing systems.
1 Stage Vacuum Pump	Used to evacuate refrigeration systems.