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Crimp or clamp

February 10, 2013, 11:21:44 pm

What do you use crimp or the clamp rings on your PEX fittings? I like the crimp, but I also have the tool for the clamps, not the one with the handles so I don't use it much.

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Reply #1 – February 10, 2013, 11:40:15 pm

I believe Steve uses a Hydropex crimp tool, purchased from Pexsupply.com

Works for both the coach and the house.

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Reply #2 – February 10, 2013, 11:45:33 pm

I use the crimp rings (the one with the "handle") and crimp them with a large pair of end nippers that I have.  If I didn't already have the end nippers, I would probably buy the custom tool for the crimp rings.

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Reply #3 – February 11, 2013, 10:58:50 am

I convert to Shark bite or John Guest fittings.

Roland

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Reply #4 – February 11, 2013, 11:03:46 am

I use the Pex ring crimp tool as I use it for residential piping replacement too.
John H

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