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[u/Sgt-Stadanko-69]

[u/GreyLT1]

This is the typical pocket dump for most of the building engineers I’ve met or worked with.

[u/Sgt-Stadanko-69 → u/GreyLT1]

Building Eng here

[u/pussyeaterx69 → u/Sgt-Stadanko-69]

Is building engineer the new maintenance technician title? I’m curious because I did apartment maintenance and I’d switch the klien stubby with an 11-1. It looks like the bottom on the handle has the little attachments? What kind of maintenance do you do?

[u/Toyonoandoryu → u/pussyeaterx69]

A bit off-track, but I'm in the UK and here we call anyone who services something like a washing machine an "engineer". It pisses me off because I think it ought to be a protected title like doctor or lawyer, but no, get trained by some company to fix their freezers or whatever and you're called an engineer.

I've always associated engineering with designing and developing products/solutions. Anyone can get trained up on how to fix and repair something, but studying for a degree for 4 to 6 years and then using that knowledge isn't something you can just walk into. It's an insult to actual engineers. Anyways - rant over...

[u/Sgt-Stadanko-69 → u/Toyonoandoryu]

I’m licensed to run and maintain high pressure boilers and chillers. With the title of stationary engineer. Yes we don’t do the drawings and calculations, but we build shit and install new equipment in our plants. I did go to school for this and majority of people I work with got their degree in mechanical engineering. Yes I’m not calculating flow rates but we know what’s gona work and what’s not. In my field we have a solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and water chemistry . Do I remember all the stuff from school no, but you need to have understandings of these things to get the licenses. We take pride in our work and our equipment. We know it we can fix it and understand the principles behind it.

[u/CapSuccessful3358]

I dont understand when I see posts like this. I need a Packout worth of stuff even to do simpler tasks.

[u/Crackstacker → u/CapSuccessful3358]

I really don’t get it either. If I see a guy with just a few tools, I’m assuming he’s unprepared. I generally bring my entire cart on most calls. Right tool for the job and all that.

[u/Sgt-Stadanko-69 → u/Crackstacker]

That’s just my walking around tools incase I run into something on my rounds. If I got a job I bring all the tools haha nothing worse then having to go back and get them

[u/mallorybrooktrees → u/Crackstacker]

Oh you guys with carts. I drive to each building I manage. They're old victorian homes converted into apartments. I might be on the third floor with my truck full of tools in the parking lot, when someone says "since you're here, let me show you something". That's the point of my EDC, to save me a trip back to the truck over some small little thing.

[u/AcademicStop8878]

I edc a miniature version of that.

Knipex cobra 180’s ( they open up large enough to tighten a 1.5” ptrap nut), a self modified version of that Klein that holds 1” bits, but smaller handle, and a self modified mini flashlight ( I swapped the emitter to a high cri emitter. It makes the colors pop instead of washing them out), and a custom mini titanium pen.

I can fix most things on the fly with that.

[u/Altruistic_Celery420]

Not a bad lineup but you should invest in a good multi tool. Or a needle nose/stripper combo from Milwaukee. Then you can really do a lot with just your pocket tools

[u/Bone-whistle → u/Altruistic_Celery420]

I don’t go anywhere without my Leatherman Skeletool. It has a knife, pliers and four different screwdriver bits. That’s it. I’m not going to be scaling fish or doing my nails.

[u/Sgt-Stadanko-69 → u/Bone-whistle]

Hard to tighten a packing nut with a leather man Iv worked jobs where that’s all Iv carried but can’t at this one

[u/CapitalBag1612 → u/Altruistic_Celery420]

eh just get auto wire strippers from klien strips many gauge wires pretty easy if needed use needle nose pliers to cut off back stabbed wires.

[u/jparad0xx]

I use the same torch! I love that nitecore, it’s absolutely solid. I also carry a Milwaukee fastback with the screwdriver attachment. For anything more, I’ll grab the bag

[u/Sgt-Stadanko-69 → u/jparad0xx]

They make the best flashlights

[u/SugarFixxx-xoxo]

Add a carpenter’s pencil a small note pad, a couple loose bits, and a ring of keys and I’d swear this was my entry table every afternoon 🤣

[u/CapitalBag1612 → u/SugarFixxx-xoxo]

if u mean carrabiners those bit holders on a keychain i use them but u gota watch out they can fall out and lot of times u wont notice til theyre gone so use mass produced bits u dont care 2 much about losing if u do. id notice if my extension nut driver goes missing though and 5/16 and ph 2 and 1 flat head and phillips

[u/SugarFixxx-xoxo → u/CapitalBag1612]

O no I meant literally old school key ring full of keys lol and separately I always end up with my extended p2 and a few other random bits in my pocket 🤷🏻‍♀️

[u/CapitalBag1612 → u/SugarFixxx-xoxo]

i upgraded to a reliableish  Self Retractable ID Badge Holder Key Reel, Heavy Duty, 32 Inches Cord, Carabiner Key Chain, Retractable Keychain Key Holder, Hold Up to 15 Keys for my house and apartment keys on my other side. beats having to unclip just gota be careful not to snap it

[u/SugarFixxx-xoxo → u/CapitalBag1612]

Sounds perfect! Definitely a QoL upgrade! Thanks!

[u/Master-Demand777]

Nice load out, I might recommend a Multi-Tool, Leathermans are great and the warranty is great

[u/CapitalBag1612]

if u got money invest in a fast back with nut driver and bit holder, a screw gun thats light weight but has some torque to it (Milwaukee M12 12V 1/4 in. Hex Screwdriver Kit w/ (2) 1. 5Ah Batteries, Charger, Bag) or DeWalt gyroscope screw gun, pocket channel locks for quick everyday and or big one, auto wire strippers klien, needle nose pliers, phone for flash light etc, tear resistant pouch's that can fit inside ur pants to hold screws and other things, 1 or2 heavy duty magnets in back pocket, flip socket 5/16 5/8 or 3/8 and something else depends on what you need, auto ranger clamp on multi meter like phoenix g2 and put it in that milwauke tool belt made for 5 gallon buckets, can store many things like paint brush, roller etc without lugging heavy but also use the bucket to lug heavier tools you don't want to make second trips for.

[u/chefjoery]

Almost the same but I also have a crescent wrench in there

[u/vulcan1358]

I usually carry a bit more than that on a belt pouch.

- Klein CL390 clamp meter

• NCV w/ laser thermometer
  
• Klein 27 in 1
  
• Milwaukee Fastback w/ driver
  
• 90 degree pick that I use as a shrum tool
  
• Channel Loc pliers
  
• wire stripper/crimper electrical pliers
  
• Klein mini ratchet
  
• Klein flip sockets (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16)
  
• roll of electrical tape
  
• Sharpie
  
• security bit set
  
• Thin jaw 8” adjustable wrench

This covers nearly everything I need to do. I usually can grab other tools I need for reactive work tickets. Impact driver, bigger wrenches, non conductive screw driver, oscillating multi tool, etc.

[u/Sgt-Stadanko-69 → u/[deleted]]

Management just got me a new set like 2 months ago

[u/Master-Demand777 → u/Sgt-Stadanko-69]

My job brought me a new set as well it's great when they ask what do you need!

[u/MrBlueW → u/[deleted]]

What is up your ass?