Refrigeration and Instrumentation

HVAC and Refrigeration Air Conditioning Tool List

The following tools are required for students entering the HVAC or the Refrigeration Air Conditioning associate degree or certificate program.  The cost of the tools is approximately $1500.  The annual cost of textbooks is approximately $300.

The list includes some manufacturers names and numbers only as a source of reference. With tools, the old adage applies "you get what you pay for." Past students have purchased tools at Sears, Home Depot, Lowe's, and specialty stores. Permanently identify each of your tools with your name or a symbol because your classmates will all have the same or similar looking tools.

To secure your SUNY Delhi Refrigeration and Air conditioning tool kit:

Contact Scott Gauge at Meir’s Supply:607-724-2451. Inform him you are interested in buying the SUNY Delhi Refrigeration Tool Kit. (Be prepared to supply the phone operator with the students’ information and a form of payment.)

You must order by the second week in July for the tools to be delivered to campus on time!!

IMPORTANT: Meir’s supply does not carry all required tools. You will need to purchase the following separately:

• Cordless drill and impact set
• Drill bit set
• 2 padlocks.

Meier Supply
3 Louisa St
Binghamton, NY 13904
607-724-2451

Required General Tool List

• Hammer (klein catalog number – H80332)
• Screwdriver – 11 in 1 (klein catalog number – 32500MAG)
• Precision screwdriver ( Kelin catalog number – 32328)
• Allen wrenches Set (Klein catalog number – LLK12)
• Adjustable wrenches, 8" slimjaw and 12" standard (Klein catalog numbers – D86936 and 507-12)
• Pliers, lineman type 9" (Klein catalog numbers – D201-8NE)
• Adjustable pliers, (groove joint or water pump) 10" (Klein catalog number – D504-10)
• Pliers, needle nose 6" (Klein catalog number- D203-6C)
• Steel measuring tape – (Klein catalog number 9225)
• Two padlocks
• One pair safety glasses
• One pair leather palm gloves
• One pocket thermometer – digital (klein catalog number - ET10)
• One hand held Propane / map gas Torch (Turbo Torch brand)
• Compressor service ratchet wrench ( klein catalog number – 68310 and 86939)
• Tubing cutter, (Small Imp) (Klein catalog number – 88910)
• Tubing cutter, full size (Klein catalog number – 88904)
• Flaring tool kit 1/4" to 5/8" (Yellowjacket Brand)
• Swaging tool kit 1/4" to 5/8" (JB 4 piece kit, NOT ALL IN ONE TOOL)
• Copper fitting brushes 1/4" to 5/8".
• Refrigeration dual gage manifold set with hoses.(Yellowjacket Brand)
• access valve core remover (type that will physically remove core while system is under pressure)
• Multi-meter with Amp Clamp, ohms, continuity, capacitance, Volts, Amps and temperature settings
• MODBOX Tool Backpack
• Cordless Drill and Impact set with bits
• 1 Pack of Brazing rod similar to Harris Stay-Silv 6 Phos-Copper silver brazing alloy  .050” X 1/8” 
• wire strippers (Klein catalog number -1019)
• Metal magnetic dish
• Alligator clip wire jumpers
• Pen style reem tool (For copper tubing)
• 95/5 solder
• Flux
• Torpedo level (Klein catalog number – 935)

Electrical Instrumentation and Controls

Required Tools and Supplies

• One pair of OSHA-approved, clear lensed safety glasses. If the student wears prescription glasses they must be approved safety lenses or use stick on bi focal lenses
• One padlock to secure tools
• Tool pouch, bag or box (lockers provide area = 23” deep x 13” high x 12” wide)
• Professional grade digital meter, clamp type meter strongly suggested
  • (e.g., Ideal 61-746 or Fluke 323)
• Wire Numbers ***Typical Brands: Brady, 3M, Ideal, Panduit
  • Must minimally include numbers 0 – 9. Using two single digits will allow student to create numbers above 9.
• Electrical Tape
  • (1) roll – Black Electrical tape
• 1/4” x 1 1/4” glass Fuses: (available through automationdirect.com)
  • 10 amp – minimum 10 (automation direct part# AGC 10)
  • 5 amp – minimum 15 (automation direct part# AGC 5)
  • 2 amp – minimum 15 (automation direct part# AGC 2)
  • 1/2 amp – minimum 15 (automation direct part# AGC - 5)
• Wire nuts:
  • Box of red
  • Box of yellow
  • Box of orange
• Screws:
  • #10 x 3/4” pan head screws
  • #8 x 3/4” pan head screws
  • 10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws
  • 8-32 x 3/4” pan head screws
  • Green Equipment Ground Screws
• Set of quality drill bits up to half inch
• Fine tip permanent marker (Sharpie)
• Pencil (#2 at least 4)
• 16” Hacksaw
  • 32T hacksaw blades of professional quality (e.g., Lennox, Klein, Ideal, etc.)
• Five (5) slotted-head screwdrivers:
  • 3/32”
  • 1/8” (at least 6” shank)
  • 3/16” (at least 6” shank)
  • 1/4” (at least 6” shank)
  • 1/8” (2” shank)
• Three (3) Phillips head screwdrivers:
  • #2 tip (at least 4” shank)
  • #1 tip (at least 3 1/8” shank)
  • #0 tip (2” shank)
• Insulated side-cutting pliers, also referred to as lineman’s pliers (8” or 9”)
• Insulated diagonal-cutting pliers (6” or 7”)
• Insulated needle-nose pliers (6” or 8”)
• 16 oz. straight claw hammer
• Scratch awl
• 9” magnetic torpedo level
• Combination tool: Wire stripper, crimping tool, bolt cutter (e.g., Klein 1010)
  • Professional grade required and must strip wire from front of tool
• Tape measure (12’ minimum)
• Fuse puller (automationdirect.com #FP-2)
• Utility Knife with retractable blade
• Jackknife with 2 3/4" Blade
• Small wire ties (zip ties) – minimum 100 count
• Precision screwdriver set

Optional:

• 18T and 24T hacksaw blades
• Professional grade screw holding screw driver (e.g., Klein sk234)
• Professional grade arc-joint or pump pliers (10”)
• Romex Strippers
• Professional grade step drill
• Center Punch 

Legend

" = inches
'  = feet
T = tooth
# = number
AWG = American Wire Gauge