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My Go-To Tools As A Solar Panel Installer
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items Just getting into solar panelling? Here's a list of everything you will need to buy if your company doesn't already provide it!
Affordable Safety Harness. Works as well as any other harness, and it's comfortable. Have had several scares, and it has kept me safe.
VEVOR Half Body Safety Harness 340 lbs. Tree Climbing Harness with Added ...
Kind of pricey, but I like the features that it comes with. Such as a machine-washable sweatband, and it is antimicrobial, which means it isn't gonna harbor bacteria.
Milwaukee BOLT Black Type 2 Class C Front Brim Vented Safety Helmet 48-73 ...
A great amount of storage, and it keeps my tools within arm's reach! Hold just about everything that I need for a day's work!!
Husky 9-Pocket Black Maintenance Tool Belt Pouch
I really appreciate all the bits that come with this screwdriver. Not only do I use it for work, but also for simple tasks around the house like fixing loose cabinets and replacing batteries in my son's toys, which do require a small screwdriver bit!
Husky Ratcheting Screwdriver Set (30-Piece)
My greatest buy, I work in the sun all day, and it's extremely helpful for those days when there aren't any tradewinds. I clip one to my pants and sometimes another to my hard hat to keep sweat from running down my face.
Portable Waist Fan Clip on Wearable Belt Personal Fan Rechargeable
Essential when installing panels, I use cheap ones because one way or another, they always end up rusting. We work rain or shine, so it is inevitable.
Hyper Tough Ratcheting Drip-Free Caulk Gun
Anyone working in a blue-collar field needs a tape measure. Although my job isn't considered blue-collar, it is a form of construction.
Stanley 25 ft. PowerLock Tape Measure
Another essential for my profession. There's no need to buy something expensive, considering tools get misplaced or stolen all the time.
Klein Tools 9 in. Crimping and Cutting Tool for Connectors 1005SEN
One of my favorites, very comfortable to use and comes in handy not only at work but at home, too. I have completed many mini projects with this tool alone.
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless 1/4 in. Cordless Quick-Shift Mode 3- ...
Having a 2-pack is a necessity, as I use my impact gun almost constantly throughout the day. Two batteries ensure I can get through the day without any issues.
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion High Capacity Battery Pack 5.0 Ah with LED Charge Level Indicator
I have the dual charger to charge both batteries when I get home. Charges fairly quickly, and I have batteries ready for my next day at work.
Makita 18V Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger DC18RD