Top 5 EDC tools for an apartment maintenance technician

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These are my top 5 EDC tools I carry as an apartment maintenance technician and 90% of the time if I'm at work these are in my pocket
Pants
Carhartt Men's Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Ripstop Cargo Work Pant a.co/d/7SePR9h
pliers
www.irwintools.com/product/49...
flashlight
coastportland.com/products/px...
knife
coastportland.com/products/dx344
screwdriver
www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Too...

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  • @MsRotorwings
    @MsRotorwings2 ай бұрын

    Thank goodness, A guy that isn’t loaded down with a bunch of very expensive tools.

  • @cameronhardesty4585

    @cameronhardesty4585

    Ай бұрын

    It’s not about the price it’s about the preference and being safe, comfortable, and efficient is the key. I do appreciate a practical set up with room to grow.

  • @LaResistenciaEDC
    @LaResistenciaEDC3 ай бұрын

    Simple and effective. Well done. 🙏🏼🏆

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I can do allot with these tools but still end up running back to the cart more than I like to 😂

  • @donaldstrader7241
    @donaldstrader72414 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed seeing your EDC on the job carry.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ApartmentMaintenancePOV
    @ApartmentMaintenancePOV15 күн бұрын

    Milwaukee fastback, Lenox 6” and 8” Quick-Adjust pliers (they’re just like the Irwin pliers you got), Klein 11-1, and a small Fenix flashlight

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    15 күн бұрын

    Nice! Do you like the fastback ? I'm thinking about getting one

  • @ApartmentMaintenancePOV

    @ApartmentMaintenancePOV

    15 күн бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLS love it! Been using the same one for years

  • @Cubestone
    @Cubestone4 ай бұрын

    For uears I've carried a Leatherman Charge with a bit set and a ratcheting extension. The extension will do 1/4" and I keep a 5/16" nut driver bit in the extension. Add a small (4" - 6") Crescent wrench and a good flashlight and you can get a lot done on the spot. The little pair of "dogs" you carry, with the pipe gripping jaws, are also an excellent option. I did over 40 years of electrical/mechanical industrial maintenance and I think your on the right track.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your feedback 40 years is a long time in the trades veteran feedback always appreciated ! I'm sure you've learned allot I'm about 13 years in residential maintenance I'm always learning something new. A bit set is a good idea thinking about getting a pocket size set myself just for commons and a few odd sizes.

  • @Cubestone

    @Cubestone

    4 ай бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLS You're welcome. The Leatherman set-up is nice because of the variety of bit shapes (hex, Robertson, torx, Philips, flat) all on a card about the size of a business card. Combined with the ratcheting extension you climb off the ladder a little less, and have one hand to hang on with while ratcheting out a fastener.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm definitely gonna check that out thanks

  • @SupraDeluxx-ro1qg
    @SupraDeluxx-ro1qg3 ай бұрын

    I work warehouse, but i kinda wanna be the maintenance guy there. carry a box opener. knipex pliers. keychain multitool for a flat head, arkfeld light, field notes pen and sharpie. i recently got the arkfeld and been throwing it on my hat brim for a quick head lamp when i go in trailers and look under shelving. but thats a cool set up for the klein screwdriver. i may look into that set up.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    My coworker always carries knipex pliers he loves them , How is the battery life on the arkfeld I'm thinking about getting one or the coast slayer.

  • @SupraDeluxx-ro1qg

    @SupraDeluxx-ro1qg

    3 ай бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLS the newest version lasts suprisingly long for it has a 1300mah battery. you deffinitly dont need to charge it every day. but it all depends on usage.

  • @MartinWeber21031979
    @MartinWeber210319793 ай бұрын

    Really like your setup. Pipefitter , I carry a multi tool a box cutter sharpie , pencil and pen and a mini 2/1 screwdriver.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! what multi tool do you carry? I've been looking at a few, I also carry a box cutter in my service bag and extra blades empty tic-tac containers are good to keep extra blades in.

  • @lees3935
    @lees39353 ай бұрын

    Nice and concise! I own these tools and my EDC choices are different but not necessarily better.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    I understand that my EDC tools change allot It's hard to find a balance between "barley enough to do the job" or "why am I carrying so much sh!t" lol

  • @Knivesarelife
    @Knivesarelife3 ай бұрын

    I subbed sir Irwin's with me daily and my Klein hope all is well sir general contractor so i call people to get it done lol

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Same here love my Irwins

  • @Brooks.Mechanical.Electric
    @Brooks.Mechanical.Electric3 ай бұрын

    Mine is complicated. Depends on the work of the day. I run my own business doing residential and commercial HVAC, refrigeration, restaurant equipment and appliances, electrical, and plumbing. I keep multiple tools by my door and just grab a few as i get out depending on what I'm there to troubleshoot and repair. I'm a big Klein fan.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    That sounds fun something new every day, I'd love to do my own thing like that! Do you you like the commercial side ?

  • @Brooks.Mechanical.Electric

    @Brooks.Mechanical.Electric

    3 ай бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLS It's awesome, no crawlspaces. Except for ceiling crawlspace. Mostly when working on top of cooler and freezer boxes above a drop ceiling. Restaurants are super demanding. If something is down, there loosing money. Not just uncomfortable like residential HVAC. When it breaks, you gotta go now or the next guy gets your job. Plenty of overtime work too.

  • @JokerInk-CustomBuilds
    @JokerInk-CustomBuilds4 ай бұрын

    Decent choices. They all make alot of sense imo. Carried a similar set of tools for 7 years as maintenance assistant in a big corporate officebuilding. Foldable Trapez utillity knife knob bitdriver with ratchet bit extender that doubled as crosshandle for the bitdriver bitkit Leatherman Blast wooden foldable ruler and pen Today I'd go for the Leatherman Crunch millwaukee Fastback utility knife and bitdriver Double ended bitkit wooden foldable ruler and pen

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    Sounds like a great load out thanks for sharing and reminding me how much I miss my Leatherman...lost mine on a service call

  • @donaldstrader7241

    @donaldstrader7241

    4 ай бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLSSorry to hear you lost your Leatherman. Any chance you might remember where you might have left it and someone at the location would return it if you call or visit?

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    Most likely in someone's junk drawer by now I los it a while back

  • @chrisrodgers7147
    @chrisrodgers71474 ай бұрын

    I work at a relatively big property, I do maintenance at a university for student housing so I carry my Klein backpack with a lot more stuff because it sucks when you have to run down three flights of stairs because you forgot a tool, but the bigger sized vice grip Erwins are like my go to favorite tool Wish I could carry what I used just in my pocket. Good content though.

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    I understand that that the last property I was at I had to carry a huge bag and still ended up running back to the golf cart or shop for stuff . I prefer the bigger pliers but unfortunately they don't fit in my pocket very well but definitely have a pair in my tool bag I've been using since 2016 still going strong.

  • @escargotiskuhol
    @escargotiskuhol4 ай бұрын

    Sensible choices!

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks they serve me well at the property I'm at .

  • @Doc1985
    @Doc19854 ай бұрын

    Nice video!

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @biffy7
    @biffy73 ай бұрын

    Perfect

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @rudylacarl7975
    @rudylacarl79754 ай бұрын

    Dope load out! Just a suggestion you could swithcout the 7 in 1 side of your ratchet screwdriver with the 3/8s side so you aren't doubling up on 5/16 nut drivers and you have an extra 3/8s nut driver

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    4 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea plus the ballast in the kitchen lights are 3/8 so that would make more sense than having another 5/16 on that side. Thanks!

  • @rudylacarl7975

    @rudylacarl7975

    4 ай бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLS no problem bud glad I could help out🤙🏽

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the recommendation I've been using it that way for a few weeks worked out great

  • @rudylacarl7975

    @rudylacarl7975

    3 ай бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLS heck yeah glad to here I could help!

  • @rpd189
    @rpd1893 ай бұрын

    Which model pants are those and what color is it? Thanks

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    Here's a link for Amazon they also sell on dungarees only pants I found to last lt longer than three months. Carhartt Men's Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Ripstop Cargo Work Pant a.co/d/dpNF3Bo

  • @paoloriccio3510
    @paoloriccio3510Ай бұрын

    What's the brand and model of those pants?

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    Ай бұрын

    Carhartt Men's Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Ripstop Cargo Work Pant a.co/d/7SePR9h

  • @rpd189
    @rpd1893 ай бұрын

    What size is that bit holder for the flip socket? 3 inch? Thanks

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    I think it's the 2" it's the shortest one I could find it's made by malco

  • @rpd189

    @rpd189

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks again

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    3 ай бұрын

    No problem 😎

  • @ChooseLife.YourLife
    @ChooseLife.YourLifeАй бұрын

    I dont know what it is with amwricans and carrying those innefficient knives for engineering of construction work when a stanley knife is so much more practical, cheaper and has replacable blades and storage in the knife for extra blades. Im sure its just showing off at this point " ooh look at this knofe i have"

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    Ай бұрын

    I understand where your coming from people in america like to show off and brag but this knife was only $7.00 it was on sale it's a very inexpensive pocket knife as is that's why I like to carry it at work its cheap to replace I don't own expensive knives as knives are expendable. I understand how annoying the attitude is in america I live here lol I try to be a humble person most of my tools I've purchased on sale or through some sort of promotion but thanks for the input

  • @ChooseLife.YourLife

    @ChooseLife.YourLife

    Ай бұрын

    @@SIR_TOOLS sorry, i think i was a bit rude there so i apologise. Yeah i get it now :)

  • @SIR_TOOLS

    @SIR_TOOLS

    Ай бұрын

    No trust me I understand people like to show off to much it's annoying id go broke trying to keep up with some of the other tool channels on here

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