Pex tool

[Silver57]

In need to replace my old pex cinch tool. Thought I'd throw it out to you guys hit me with pros and cons of different types brands. My current tool is probably 15yr old. I see lots out there not sure what to buy.
Thanks

 

[Geofd]

I use a copper ring crimp tool made by
MIL3
made in the USA ,they will repair it if needed
It works for me.

 

[FishScreener]

The PEX A system is faster once you get used to it. Initial cost is higher.

Next fastest is the stainless crimp bands, they are faster than the copper bands, because you can do all of the band sizes with one tool. I’m getting ready to re-plumb my house, and bought a tool to do them at home.

We’ve been using Apollo crimpers, and copper rings about thirteen years with no issues at work. But they are a bit slow to do. Becasue we have the tools with a set of dies for each tubing size, and you have to switch them out to change sizes. Which if you’re doing production is fine, do the big stuff first, the switch dies and do the 1/2 inch. Finally run any 3/8 that you have to. In repair work it can get to be a hassle.

 

[Twowaxhack]

In my opinion the copper crimp ring system is the fastest.

I have dedicated size tools, there’s no switching out dies like the Apollo. Although I do have that tool as well.

 

[Twowaxhack]

These are great crimpers at a great price.

I bought some from this guy on ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BOW-PEX-Ou...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BOW-PEX-Ou...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0