Anyone have any thoughts on the Ridgid vs the Milwaukee press tool.
So you are happy with the Rigid?Have only used rigid, but have not anything bad about ad about Milwaukee
Yes, copper/gas press tool for residential workAssuming you're looking for a copper/gas press tool and just not PEX alone?
Been waiting for our next rehab project to "pull the trigger" on a press tool. Have done a ton of research but the short of it all is Milwaukee (unless you are going with a proprietary brand like Veiga (which are a little less expensive but a whole new battery format), is the way to go.
Ridgid (orange tools), Milwaukee & RYOBI are all owned by the same company - ITT. Ridgid (red tools) is owned by Emerson. The M18 version (2922-20 - no jaws) has the most compatibility and will press up to 4" copper/gas (BIP)/stainless, 2" PEX and has jaws for refrigeration lines too. The M12 version (2473) will only do up to 3/4" for gas (BIP) and no refrigeration jaws. This is the same format as the Ridgid 241 - all of the ones above are "in-line" tools which have the most "space" flexibility. (side note: there are some who are complaining about the M12 versions not working (not fully crimping) in cold temps (after it's sat in the truck overnight).
For us we do residential work and the M12 would do for copper but we occasionally have 1" gas (BIP) and only the M18 will handle that.
I attached the (Milwaukee) compatibility chart if it helps.
A necessity for copper work is the multi-angle compact kit. Never use the 1-1/4" but find the rest indispensable in tight spots or rehab. Ridgid 28043 1/2-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch
I understand being consistent with tool manufactures.@PrecisionPlum - agreed, if you never have gas over 3/4", it's a no-brainer! Our (whole) decision came down to occasionally having the (+/-)1" gas to deal with. Plus, we already (as I'm sure most do) have tools using the M12 & M18 batteries and do not have any (cordless) Ridgid tools, so that is pushing us in the Milwaukee direction too. Also, (and the price dictates it, but) the M18 press has a much longer service interval (50k), and 33% more clamp pressure.
The only problem I had with the same exact Ridgid press was bad batteries and charger right out of the box. Check the date on the batteries. Also if you already are using Milwaukee battery tools I would buy the Milwaukee press.Yes, copper/gas press tool for residential work
Very nice. Thank you for your input.
The Ridgid RP 241:
Cost a little less than Milwaukee
Includes jaws from 1/2" to 1-1/4", unlike the Milwaukee M12 (1/2" to 1")
Go up to 1-1/2" on PEX, same as MIlwaukee M12
Go up to 3/4 on Iron Pipe, Same as Milwaukee M12
Other features of the Ridgid (Bluetooth, Cycle time, Compression force, Calibration interval) appear to be the same as the Milwaukee.
NOTE: Ridgid RP-241 is about 3" longer and a pound heavier than the Milwaukee M12
I hear you. I still solder, but I cant help but to look at other methods. Also, even thoughPress fittings are just fancy sharkbites for professionals that can’t solder.
j/k
I hear you. I still solder, but I cant help but to look at other methods. Also, even though
you drained a line, sometimes there is that one drip of water that keeps entering the line
while your trying to solder the joint.
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