iGeelee Copper Press Tool for Viega ProPress Copper Fittings and Copper Pex Ring Set Hydraulic Pipe Crimping Tool (w/ 1 set (3 dies))

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Lastly, this high-power tool set has a 1/2" - 4" pressing capacity for copper, PEX, stainless steel, and carbon steel pipes, has crimp connect reporting technology, features forward and reverse triggers, is easy to use, is 20 volts, measures 7 x 18 x 25 inches, and weighs 23 pounds. The main objective here is to get your copper pipes connected and secure. Crimping will use other copper crimps/connectors for your two or more pipes: which should be easy for any skill set.

For example, you may need to crimp a copper pipe or various pipes from your sink to the main water line. The same goes for your shower, tub, pipes in the kitchen, and even the toilet.So, it could be worth it to mix one or more bonding methods for your copper pipes. Is It Better To Solder Or Crimp A Copper Pipe? I have to admit opportunity cost is adding up in its favor. I hope I'm not creating and more problems for later albeit my experience with this cooper pipe system makes me wonder if the pipe can't last as long as the joining system whether fretting about the joining is as worth it as I thought. At BES, we like to say not only that We’ve Got It, as in we’ve got every fitting or part you need, but we like to make sure that you will not find a better selection of press-fit fittings or pipe tools at a better price anywhere else too.

So on another note, we're now ondemand hot water which we installed during the pipe rerouting and replacement in the basement. There was an old gravity based hot water recirc with a half inch branch off the top of each hot manifold returning to the cold water feed to the water heater. It was only marginally effective anyway and a source, in my mind, of festering who knows what being stored with all the crap coming in from the city. In hindsight, whole house filtration would have been appropriate here but I'm only discovering all these issues 45 years down the line from this major replumb - and I must say that the folks who did it wouldn't have known that this house was a particular vector for every bit of crap in the system for some reason.In contrast, crimping is easier for any skill set and should be permanent if done correctly. Furthermore, press fittings install faster, safer, and easier, which is when crimping comes into play.

My guess with the pipes pictured is ferrous debris which has settled out in the horizontals. Given the right water chemistry they will form little cysts that will eat the pipe. The jury is still out on this issue between crimping and soldering copper pipes. According to many plumbing experts, soldering does give your pipes a long-term, corrosion-free alternative to crimping: but it can be more complex and require a professional. This powerful and portable cordless press fit machine is suitable for helping you produce pipe pressing joints for all common press fitting systems. The standard tool is capable of pressing joints from 15mm up to 35 mm in a matter of seconds. It is cordless and well balanced so you'll be able to easily operate and control the machine. It's also ideal for fitting or repairing plumbing and heating systems.

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One forum user recommends you "anneal the tube first, clean and tin the inside, clean off the flux residue, then fill and proceed as described" to crimp a 1/4 inch copper pipe. This next crimping tool works well for copper materials, features a flexible 360-degree rotating head, fits in narrow spaces, can crimp 1/2, 3/4, and 1" tubes, has an ergonomic design, includes a carrying case, has a one-button switch to exchange jaws, and worksfor crimping lugs pressing fittings, plastic aluminum pipe, copper tube, etc. We've been using ProPress for about 10 years with no problems. That includes solar installations where the water can get above 260* and the fluid is 35% glycol. Our M12™ cordless system offers more than 110 unique sub-compact solutions, transforming inefficient manual tools.