The Following tools are required for students entering the HVAC or the Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Associate Degree or Certificate programs.  The cost of the tools is apaproximately $675.  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, Lowes, 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.

There are three area vendors that sell discounted tools to students.  Tools purchased from these vendors can be delivered to the student's home during the summer, or delivered to the HVAC/Refrigeration Laboratory at Delhi College during the first week of Fall classes. Ace Hardware is next to the Campus and purchased tools can be picked up there. 

Craftsman/Fastenal Tools            
607-431-9050                            
www.tinkinc.net 

Haggerty Ace Hardware
Price Chopper Plaza
Delhi, NY 13753
607-746-8810 

Tom Ballard Jr.
Pickett Building Materials
6459 State Highway 23
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-432-8391
tballard@pickettbuildingmaterials.com
*Tools can be delivered to campus, or picked up in person at the store. Please order early to allow reorder time for out of stock items.

                
Some of the specialized HVAC trade tools may only be available from an HVAC distributor that supplies HVAC contractors.  One of these dealers who works closely with the College is:

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

Meier Supply will also deliver student ordered tools to the College during the first week of classes.

Look in your Yellow Pages for other specialized HVAC or Refrigeration distributors.

Required General Tool List

• Hammer (8 oz.) ball peen similar to Klein #803-8
• Screwdriver, 4-way or equivalent, similar to Klein #19505
• Wrench set, boxed and open, 1/4" through 1"
• Allen wrenches(long version)) (hex key) 7 sizes, 5/64" through 1/4", 12" long
• Socket set, 1/4" drive set
• Hacksaw, 12" minimum, 32 teeth per inch
• Adjustable wrenches, 6" and 12"
• Pliers, lineman type 9"
• Adjustable pliers, (groove joint or water pump) 10"
• Pliers, needle nose 6"
• Steel measuring tape - 8'
• Two padlocks
• One pair safety glasses
• One pair leather palm gloves
• One pocket thermometer - 30-120 degrees Fahrenheight
• One hand held Propane Torch (or Torch Kit) with Propane Tank(for soldering up to 5/8 copper tubing)