Initially I bought into disinformation about the clamps against "superior" copper rings. I just finished the first half of my basement and I've switched to clamps. Unless a maker is pushing a proprietary system they all agree that clamps and rings are equal when installed properly. Unless the tool is out of spec the clamps are pretty dang hard to fk up. I've been PEX A with clamps and I've had great results. I'm not going back. I've also been using the Boshart fittings in stainless. They have a larger ID than brass and their elbows are smooth curved instead of the sharp 90 degrees. Great video my man.
Nice 2see what a professional actually uses in a particular situation. Some say this, some say that. I say it is what you have, PEX or PEX 2. My 40’ motor coach is 100% PEX. Changing over to the “stretching PEX” is just 2daunting for me. I have a friend changing over a little at a time, he is constantly needing one to the other. Thanks for sharing. Keep posting
thank you for your informative video! When you jumped from the sound of that bug zapper, I thought you were about ro flee the scene!!!😄😄😄😄😄 That was ***PRICELESS*** I am watch another video on tv, a guy using that big tool and the only time you need to open that wide is after crimping. he made it look easy!!
I have both tools and a couple different brands of the clamp tools. I definitely prefer the clamps vs the rings. Thanks for the video, new subscriber here!
Thank you for the video explaining the difference between the crimp tool and the clamp tool. Can I use the stainless steel clamps instead of the ring crimps which came in a package to transition half inch poly b mobile home pipe to PEX? I would much rather use the smaller tool
Look into expandable pex A , less restriction than pex B. Also from what I gather crimp rings would be better in a tight spot compared to clamps. Cheers.
Here is a question I have it might sound stupid but I got a pocket crimper tool and clamps Im not sure if it will work for the clamp crimps I take it I need the regular crimp rings for a pocket crimper
Flow restriction is calculated by the inside diameter of the pipe & the length at that diameter as well. You think that little 1 or 2" slightly smaller diameter does much to the overall flow of a long pipe? I'd think it wouldn't be that big of a restriction considering the short length and fact that less connectors are needed for pex. Need a scientific examination between the two to find out. Personally, if you consider the fact that pex could use less 90° turns as well, I think there could even be an increase of flow for some runs of pipe. Guess I'm not 100% sure that those connectors are restricting much in comparison to other types of pipe for the same runs. I'd guess most likely not.
I'm curious what the failure rate is of each type of connection. Has anyone seen a failure of either type within the first 5 years if properly installed?
You are the only one I found for the last 2 days watching so many shows and you show the difference between 2 tools thanks man
Initially I bought into disinformation about the clamps against "superior" copper rings. I just finished the first half of my basement and I've switched to clamps. Unless a maker is pushing a proprietary system they all agree that clamps and rings are equal when installed properly. Unless the tool is out of spec the clamps are pretty dang hard to fk up. I've been PEX A with clamps and I've had great results. I'm not going back.
I've also been using the Boshart fittings in stainless. They have a larger ID than brass and their elbows are smooth curved instead of the sharp 90 degrees.
Great video my man.
You can use 1 inch pipe to slid over handles to get more leverage
Holy crap, i thought the ring and clamp shorted out when that fly zapper kicked in. LOL
Thanks! Like the shirt.
Nice work. I never considered the clearance issues generated by using the clamp rings. Thanks...
Nice 2see what a professional actually uses in a particular situation. Some say this, some say that. I say it is what you have, PEX or PEX 2. My 40’ motor coach is 100% PEX. Changing over to the “stretching PEX” is just 2daunting for me. I have a friend changing over a little at a time, he is constantly needing one to the other. Thanks for sharing. Keep posting
thank you for your informative video! When you jumped from the sound of that bug zapper, I thought you were about ro flee the scene!!!😄😄😄😄😄
That was ***PRICELESS***
I am watch another video on tv, a guy using that big tool and the only time you need to open that wide is after crimping. he made it look easy!!
Very informative video , thanks 👍🏽.
I have both tools and a couple different brands of the clamp tools. I definitely prefer the clamps vs the rings. Thanks for the video, new subscriber here!
i worry that the clamps might come loose in time like they do in cars
Thanks bro, you made my choice sooo easy.
Should use 3/4 if you our worried about flow. Having Shark Bite push fittings leak has made me go to crimping.
Thank you for the video explaining the difference between the crimp tool and the clamp tool.
Can I use the stainless steel clamps instead of the ring crimps which came in a package to transition half inch poly b mobile home pipe to PEX?
I would much rather use the smaller tool
Look into expandable pex A , less restriction than pex B. Also from what I gather crimp rings would be better in a tight spot compared to clamps. Cheers.
Great video. Thank you.
Great info, bro!
Here is a question I have it might sound stupid but I got a pocket crimper tool and clamps Im not sure if it will work for the clamp crimps I take it I need the regular crimp rings for a pocket crimper
I have problems slide the fitting into the Pex pipe. Can you use a drop of any type of lubricate to make it slide on easier?
great easy vid, thanks.
Flow restriction is calculated by the inside diameter of the pipe & the length at that diameter as well. You think that little 1 or 2" slightly smaller diameter does much to the overall flow of a long pipe? I'd think it wouldn't be that big of a restriction considering the short length and fact that less connectors are needed for pex. Need a scientific examination between the two to find out. Personally, if you consider the fact that pex could use less 90° turns as well, I think there could even be an increase of flow for some runs of pipe. Guess I'm not 100% sure that those connectors are restricting much in comparison to other types of pipe for the same runs. I'd guess most likely not.
That fly 😂😂. Got me too.
That was a big ass fly..lol..great video..
I bought the big tool but got the wrong clamps so I'm going to go back and get the smaller clamp tool to match my clamps I bought
Thank you.!
I'm curious what the failure rate is of each type of connection. Has anyone seen a failure of either type within the first 5 years if properly installed?
under pressure tests the pipe will blow before either the clamp or ring fails...I'd say the ring would be more reliable but either will suffice
Im using a clamp tool just like that one..its great..
I personally prefer the clamp tool when working in tight spaces. the crimp tool need a lot more room to work with
Thank you
Good video
I use blue crimpers every with copper rings day im not using aluminum cinch rings feel like it's for the coca cola lines at a bar
I was going to say the same thing. Used to be a Svc Tech for those dang lines.
pex is flexible so you won’t have to worry about clearance
URL to buy those?
Great video! Ty.
Entertaining! Thanks (fly electrocution lol)
I was going to do my entire house in pex until my boss told me that mice chewed holes in his PEX tube under his house. No PEX for me lol.
Clamb our rings?
Name the second tools thanks you