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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: Scott7m on October 16, 2010, 08:19:33 PM

Title: Best Pex Clamping tool
Post by: Scott7m on October 16, 2010, 08:19:33 PM

I use the stainless steel 1" clamps on my pex connections.  What is the best tool to do this type of connection?  I bought a cheapy off ebay for 30 bucks, works great but I sold it today to a customer.  Ordered another just like it but I noticed on the one I sold the ends of the teeth were starting to bend a little bit.  Whats a good one to buy?

Title: Re: Best Pex Clamping tool
Post by: Bondo on November 09, 2010, 07:53:19 PM

Ayuh,....   I bought this 1 from Watts,....  about $100... I Love it...
(http://www.watts.com/prod_images/WPCCT-6.jpg)

It's set up so it crimps Right every time,...   No over crimping...
Pump it tight, 'n turn the release...

Title: Re: Best Pex Clamping tool
Post by: RSI on December 28, 2010, 10:25:51 PM

I have a Watts with the straight red handles. It is holding up very good. Takes some muscles on 1" though ;D
I don't think I would trust an off brand Chinese one. Especially if they are anything like those clamps they make. I bought a bag off ebay and as soon as I saw that spot weld on them I sent them back.

Title: Re: Best Pex Clamping tool
Post by: mikenc on December 30, 2010, 12:13:40 PM

I have an a Apollo that has held up good. Cost around 100 to. Looks just like the Watts but has yellow handles. Probably made by same company.

Title: Re: Best Pex Clamping tool
Post by: Scott7m on December 30, 2010, 07:38:53 PM

I purchased a zurn tool the other day.  It doesn't do the regular zurn style clamps, it's for the regular ones that I use.  I've yet to use it because I broke my wrist, but my helper likes it.  It's really hard doing stove installs when you can't cut pipe or squeeze a clamp