Product list of suggested A/C tools and equipment for the shop

MACS has a full list of suggested products to have on-hand in a shop that plans to conduct any type of A/C service:

1. Refrigerant identifier
2. Electronic leak detector
3. Ultra violet dye type leak detection system
4. Sealant detector
5. R-134a recovery/recycling machine SAE J2788 Compliant (best choice)
6. R-134a manifold gauges (if not included in other equip)
7. Vacuum pump (if not included in other equip)
8. Refrigerant weighing scale ((if not included in other equip)
9. Various temperature measuring devices, such as dial thermometers, digital pyrometers, infrared thermometers, etc.
10. Digital multimeter
11. Scan tool
12. Hose repair crimping tool (if not included in other equip)
13. Spring lock coupling disassembly and service tools
14. Specialized serpentine belt service tools
15. A/C service fitting service tools
16. Orifice tube service tools
17. Service Information – manuals, specification books, computerized information system, etc.
18. Cooling system pressure tester
19. Cooling system flush and recycling equipment
20. Of course, “the regular full complement” of standard hand tools, air tools, and safety equipment, as well as the “normal” shop tools, such as air compressor, bench grinder, press, workbenches, drop lights, drain pans, etc. 

Information provided by: Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide