Value | Air Conditioning Installer Tool Kit 1.5CFM | Aluminium Carry Case
The Value VTB-5A is a complete air conditioning installer tool kit with a 1.5 CFM vacuum pump, rated for R32, R410A, R407C, and R134a refrigerants. The VTB-5A is supplied in a protective aluminium carry case and includes all core tools for residential and light commercial AC installation and service work.
Technicians starting new AC work need tools in one portable package, not scattered across the workshop or van. The VTB-5A solves that by grouping every essential tool together — flaring tool, gauges, hoses, expander, deburring bit, pipe cutter, and pump oil. Starting an AC business means confidence your kit has what the job demands. This kit gets installers going without wondering what they've left behind on a callout.
Professional HVAC technicians value the VTB-5A for jobsite portability and quick setup between calls. The aluminium carry case keeps all tools organised and protected, cutting down the risk of damage and the time spent hunting through a van for a flaring tool or deburring head. The contained design also means less clutter on the job itself, keeping focus on the installation rather than on managing scattered equipment.
Features
- Vacuum pump 1.5 CFM — delivers 42 litres per minute evacuation capacity with 150 micron ultimate pressure rating, suitable for R32, R410A, R407C, R134a, R12, and R22 refrigerants on a single pump unit.
- Flaring tool VFT-808-1 — heavy-duty flaring tool rated for R410A and R32 ball valve applications, built for repeated site use without seat wear.
- R410A/R32 manifold gauge set — dual pressure scale gauge with 68mm display, colour-coded hoses (red, blue, yellow) in 150cm lengths for work at distance from the outdoor unit.
- Hoses included — red and blue 1/4" to 5/16" flare fittings for high-pressure circuits, yellow 1/4" to 1/4" for low-pressure side, all 150cm length for reach and flexibility.
- Tube expander VST-22 — expands copper tube from 3/8" to 7/8" OD with smooth, repeatable operation and no copper scoring.
- Pipe cutter 4–28mm — cuts copper and soft metals with a precision cutting wheel, covers the full range of residential and commercial line sizes.
- Deburring tool VTT-5 — removes internal and external burrs after cutting, essential for clean flare seating and preventing metal particles from entering refrigerant circuits.
- Aluminium carry case — protective metal case holds all tools in foam cutouts, preventing tool damage and loss, with carrying handles for one-handed transport between jobs.
- Portable and organised — every tool sits in its own location so nothing rolls around the van or gets left at a jobsite, improving efficiency and safety across multiple calls per day.
- Start-kit ready — often the first kit for new installers or junior technicians, includes all components needed for routine installations and service calls without purchasing items separately.
Where to use
- New AC installer setup — the VTB-5A is a standard first kit for apprentices and new business owners, providing the foundational tools without the cost of high-end commercial kits.
- Residential air conditioning installation — sized for standard domestic split system work, handling R410A and R32 applications across single and multi-unit residential properties.
- System maintenance and service calls — equipped to evacuate systems, verify pressure, cut lines, flare connections, and deburr tubing during routine maintenance or component replacement.
- Mobile technician work — light enough and contained enough to carry between job sites in a van, with the carry case doubling as storage at the workshop overnight.
- Van-based HVAC operations — the aluminium case stores compactly under a van seat or tool tray, keeping everything together and protecting against vibration and weather during travel.
- Site-based servicing — the 150cm hose length reaches outdoor units and distant parts of the system, allowing the gauges to sit safely away from the work area.
The Value VTB-5A is not suitable for large industrial systems or commercial air conditioning requiring higher evacuation rates above 1.5 CFM. High-volume facilities, hospitals, and data centres requiring faster evacuation and redundancy should specify dual-stage or higher-capacity vacuum pumps. The kit is also limited to R32, R410A, R407C, and R134a refrigerants; it is not designed for older chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) or hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants.
Verified Sparky Direct customer reviews: Value Complete Air Conditioning Installers Pack (VTB-5A)
"Great set of tools to get us started on AC installations." — SM
"Tools felt decent in quality and everything I needed was there." — Princey
"Excellent little kit, hasn't missed a beat." — Jumpy
