pex tools

[Another-Plumber]

Originally Posted by plumbernyc

PEX clamp tool for $40 PEX Clamp Tool, PEX Cinch Tool for Stainless Steel PEX Clamps

those same ones are on ebay for $20... but after talking to some real plumber that put it togeter daily, they say, CRIMP is the way

[Matt30]

Originally Posted by Another-Plumber

Expansion Tool Kit, M12 ProPEX - Flaring And Swaging Tools - Plumbing Tools - Hand Tools : Grainger Industrial Supply

found this milwaukee expander tool, yikes.. im in love

I have this. Best investment i ever made. So awesome for powking in floor joyces and tight spots too. Ill never be without it

[LiQuId]

pex crimp tools. Fast, pretty easy, have to carry diferent tools for the different sizes.
I used this system lots when i started plumbing.

stainless pinch rings, Same pro's as crimp but only 1 tool to carry around.
I use this currentlly lots, only con i find is the brass fittings are poor consistancy and sometimes shear off, i use only plastic now.

Sharkbite... awesome for a parkade repair or such, NEVER in a conceled place.

wirsbo expansion tool, hand tool = effort, have done a few hundred in a day... 1 inch is horriblle. not a fan.

the power tool however IS pretty easy and nice. I still cant justify buying my own as i;ve no real complaints about the pinch tools.

my 2c

[Matt30]

Im not a fan of the pinch rings. I dont know about your suppliers out there but there have been horror stories around here of guys having them blow apart

[LiQuId]

there are cheaper oned that are quite brittle, the higher quality ones cost .01 C more and are worth the penny. Always stress test yopur piping with pressure behind it, this eliminates many hastles and takes only a second

[Matt30]

You know how it goes. Nothing leaks when the plumber is there.....but as soon as we pull out of the driveway....*drip*drip*drip*

[LiQuId]

this is why im harsh to my piping banging it around with the rubber end of the hammer while it it flowing and under pressure, and also to drain work. the idea is to put it under more stress than it could ever see in service.

though i can certainly agree that the "sound" or rattling is never present when A plumber is looking for it, and that we always "cost too much"