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AC Tech Essential 30 Tools + Price Guide
Likely causes
30 in groups: measurement/install/safety/cleaning/electric
Check: **Measurement (10)**: ① Multimeter (Fluke 117 ≈ ₩250k) ② Clamp meter (HIOKI 3288 ≈ ₩300k) ③ Insulation tester Megger 500V (₩30k) ④ Vacuum gauge (Yellow Jacket ≈ ₩100k) ⑤ Manifold gauge (R-410A/R-32, ₩150k) ⑥ IR thermometer (Fluke 62MAX ≈ ₩150k) ⑦ Phase tester (₩50k) ⑧ Current tester (₩10k) ⑨ Vibrometer (opt ₩300k) ⑩ UV leak detector (₩5k). **Install (10)**: ⑪ Torque wrench set (₩100k) ⑫ Flare tool (Yellow Jacket ₩80k) ⑬ Cutter (₩30k) ⑭ Reamer (₩2k) ⑮ Vacuum pump 2-stage (Robinair ₩250k) ⑯ Recovery machine (₩500k industrial) ⑰ Cylinder R-410A/R-32 (₩100k each) ⑱ N₂ pressure kit 1.5 MPa (₩150k) ⑲ Torch O₂/acetylene (₩50k industrial) ⑳ Electronic leak detector (₩100k).
What to do: **Safety/Cleaning/Electric (10)**: ㉑ Harness Class 2 (₩100k) ㉒ Helmet/shoes (₩50k) ㉓ Insulated gloves 600V (₩30k, KS C IEC 60903) ㉔ Lifeline + anchor (₩150k rooftop) ㉕ Coil cleaner alkaline/neutral (₩20k each) ㉖ Stainless sprayer (₩20k) ㉗ Vacuum + compressor (₩100k) ㉘ Tape/heat-shrink tube (₩5k) ㉙ Crimp lugs + pliers (₩30k) ㉚ Work boots/raincoat/sun hat (₩50k). **Total**: residential start ~₩3.5-5M, industrial = ₩15M+. New techs: 50% off used gear via local groups/Karrot.
Korean new tech starting capital ≈ ₩5M (residential). 5-yr veteran ≈ ₩15M (industrial extra). #1 lost: torque wrench, vacuum pump (vehicle theft). Use vehicle locker. 'Tools look new' = top customer trust signal (quarterly polish). Digital tools (multimeter, manifold) need 5-yr accuracy check + recalibration at KOLAS-accredited labs.
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