PEX Tube How To Cut Off Crimp Rings Without Damaging Fittings video

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @handymanPF
    @handymanPF  9 лет назад +7

    Here is the link to the tool I used in this video. amzn.to/2kHevff

  • @stevewill7470
    @stevewill7470 8 лет назад +42

    You are damaging the fitting and risking a leak by using a knife to remove the PEX after you removed the crimp ring. Instead -- after removing the crimp ring -- I suggest you use the ring removal tool to crease the PEX in 3 or 4 places which will expand the circumference of the PEX enough to slide it right off.

    • @sanityone649
      @sanityone649 8 лет назад +3

      Exactly as you stated...and I just commented...before I read your comment.

    • @Chris-lz7sx
      @Chris-lz7sx 7 лет назад

      exactly what I do Steve

    • @jimyoung7090
      @jimyoung7090 6 лет назад +1

      Wishing I read your comment a couple of months ago. I used a knife, very carefully. Everything left exposed for 10 days, no leaks so I think I was careful enough.
      If there is a next time I'll do it your way. Jim Y

    • @διαβόητο23φάντασμα
      @διαβόητο23φάντασμα 2 года назад

      @@jimyoung7090 as long as you didn’t make a small scratch to the ridges your good

    • @cleanwaterdude123
      @cleanwaterdude123 5 месяцев назад

      That is correct! Works every time

  • @dvader3000
    @dvader3000 5 лет назад +2

    I use my dremmel.
    It worked great,sure someone says they are really cheap but if you cant go to the store to get more,this is a great solution.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  5 лет назад +1

      Yeah man. A dremmel is a handy little tool to have. Thanks for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate it. Please like share and subscribe. Also please hit the notification 🔔 button to see future videos. Thanks again

    • @bkachurka
      @bkachurka 4 года назад

      I took it to the next extreme today. I had a metal cutoff wheel in my grinder. I made sure the launch area was clear, and i wore a face shield. Grabbed my fitting with channel locks and cut on both sides.

  • @univac7677
    @univac7677 9 лет назад +42

    Dremal cut off wheel works well. Keeps you from buying a separate tool. Pex is a great plumbing choice, makes everyone a plumber.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  9 лет назад +2

      Good idea. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @defiantwarrior76
      @defiantwarrior76 9 лет назад +6

      the cutoff wheel, a flat screw driver, and knife are what I use...all the time....every day.

    • @519ironik
      @519ironik 8 лет назад +4

      I searched and tied many methods before i pulled out my dremel, Cut through in seconds, best way to remove pex crimp rings

    • @abczdad
      @abczdad 6 лет назад +6

      And Dremel cutoff wheels make it easy for people who think they are plumbers to correct their mistakes.

    • @hotrodhotrod-wc3bu
      @hotrodhotrod-wc3bu 5 лет назад +1

      Univac yea,it does

  • @nivaldo758
    @nivaldo758 7 лет назад +2

    To do this job tomorrow I was looking for this tutorial. It was very helpful.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  7 лет назад

      +Nivaldo Covolan great. I’m glad this video was useful. I wish you best of luck. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

  • @Carmine416
    @Carmine416 Год назад +1

    You can also just use the ring remover to cut a few lines into the pex and it'll loosen off. No need for the knife. Great video though👍

  • @cavyboy99
    @cavyboy99 Год назад +1

    How the heck you get the crimp ring off without cutting the line. That's the issue I'm having. I don't have the extra pex to cut off

    • @weeveferrelaine6973
      @weeveferrelaine6973 21 день назад

      Cut off more, and use a union. After the line is crimped, it has to be cut off anyway, it's unusable to re-crimp it

  • @charlesstratford1612
    @charlesstratford1612 8 лет назад +14

    Actually, you have to be very careful to not leave any scratches or indents over the ridges of the Pex fitting otherwise you run the risk of leaks. With all due respect to the presenter if you look at any manufacturer recommendations they will state this clearly as problematic. When first practicing, I tested out the scratch surface and it was a gamble which fitting leaked and which one did not. Still a good presentation

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад +2

      Thanks for watching. This scratch was very minuscule and does not leak to this day. Thanks for commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Please like, share, and subscribe.

    • @natetraff
      @natetraff 2 года назад

      Bingo, everytime I use to cut it with a knife they would leak afterwards, best method is a heat gun

    • @charlesstratford1612
      @charlesstratford1612 2 года назад

      @@natetraff Actually there is a tool for the removal of these rings that can be purchased at the Home Depot. Not expensive and works very well

    • @natetraff
      @natetraff 2 года назад

      @@charlesstratford1612 ya im well aware of them. I was referring to cutting the pipe after the ring was removed

    • @charlesstratford1612
      @charlesstratford1612 2 года назад

      @@natetraff Of course, of course. Review, read, pause and respond. It seems I did none of these things. I have appreciated the correspondence. Cheers

  • @luisfont6468
    @luisfont6468 7 месяцев назад

    Hey buddy Tks for the common sense video. I would’ve had a harder time if not for this. ☮️

  • @rodneythornhill9526
    @rodneythornhill9526 8 лет назад +8

    I have that tool and it works great. However, I like to heat the pex after removing the ring. This will help it slide right off.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад +1

      Yes it does. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe

    • @MuhammadShafiq-yr1my
      @MuhammadShafiq-yr1my 7 лет назад

      handy man 8

    • @GENECARP
      @GENECARP 7 лет назад

      Rodney Thornhill i

  • @daveroy1066
    @daveroy1066 7 лет назад +4

    Razor knife risks scoring the fitting ridges. Cordless grinder with cutting wheel is a part of a plumbers tool set (usually), so cutting ring is quick and easy. Torch the fitting and plastic a bit and pull off.

  • @freeinhabitant2422
    @freeinhabitant2422 4 года назад +6

    Wow, I didnt even know they had a tool for that. I just put 'em in a vice and hacksaw the rings off.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  4 года назад +1

      If it works, why not. If it gets the job done safely and efficiently then it’s not the wrong way. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

  • @einfussganger
    @einfussganger 8 лет назад

    Thanks for explaining how that tool is used. I just got into PEX and picked up this tool with no instructions. It's a cutter, for cryin' out loud -- how hard could it be to figure out? But was stumped on how to use it. Now that I see your video, I'm like, DOH!, of course. Thanks again.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      +einfussganger no problem, I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

    • @JulesBartow
      @JulesBartow 8 лет назад

      Don't buy a Dewalt DCF682N1 gyroscopic screwdriver. I lost my man card when I had to read the instructions. I've played dumb and had over a hundred people try and figure out how to make it work. None have without a demonstration.

  • @randybang6952
    @randybang6952 7 лет назад

    I just got done ordering the tool thanks

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  7 лет назад

      Great and no problem. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

  • @chevy1500hd1
    @chevy1500hd1 7 лет назад +2

    I agree cut ring with either the Pex tool or dremel. To prevent scoring the fitting (which may induce a leak), heat the Pex tubing with torch grasp with pliers and pull Pex from fitting.

  • @kevinandkjt
    @kevinandkjt 9 лет назад +1

    I was looking for how to remove a crimp and tubing from a middle tee fitting that needs repair in a line, where I keep the exit tubings in place. I have good luck with just a mini hack saw for you're doing. But it is the devil getting old tubing off a fitting.

  • @curioushooter
    @curioushooter 7 лет назад +5

    Do you really trust the fitting after this has been done. I've noticed that sometimes one of the barb bands gets nicked by the cutting tool. Usually this is on 3/4 fittings which are tougher to get through. I don't think it is worth the risk of having a leak to re-use the fitting.

  • @warrenpappell
    @warrenpappell 7 лет назад +36

    People, if you cut into the plug fitting TOO deep with a knife IT WILL leak!!!! be very careful not to damage the fitting at all. I do not reuse fittings ever, i recycle them , its not worth chancing a leak in a customers house in a wall....... that fitting was 10 cents.

    • @stevenrains8490
      @stevenrains8490 7 лет назад +4

      If that brass plug is 10 cents, please tell me where you shop !! Reusing pex fittings is unprofessional and risky. Water damage is costly. Why chance it.

    • @curioushooter
      @curioushooter 7 лет назад +3

      ten cents! Where they heck are you finding these. They are about $2.50. And you DO NICK the fitting when you use this tool the undo them. I think that it basically goes like this. Stainless steel clamps if you want to undo it. If you use copper crips, which seems more secure, just do it right the first time and because I don't trust the fitting after it's been undone this way.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад +1

      @@curioushooter I wanted to wait and comment on this just in case I was missing something, because I have done several with these since this video was made and I have not had one leak or any problems. This tool is very effective and I use it to this day.

    • @jimyoung7090
      @jimyoung7090 6 лет назад +1

      I never got any nicks with this tool, it does have a 1/2" and 3/4" setting.

    • @unwelcomemotivation
      @unwelcomemotivation 5 лет назад

      how the f*ck did this comment get 26 likes? that fitting costs at least $2, maybe 1$ at the very least if you buy bulk from the manufacturer but f*Ck off with that 10cents bullsh*t, I do agree, though, I would still not re-use a fitting lol

  • @tylercox7520
    @tylercox7520 3 года назад +1

    This is my method, there are many like it but this one is mine.

  • @AaronHemmelgarn
    @AaronHemmelgarn 6 лет назад +1

    That's great but how about without the fancy tools? And still connected to the lines. I'm not starting from scratch, I have to work on it on the line and try to save the pex.

  • @kaiconkling5591
    @kaiconkling5591 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you! Good idea, very simple!

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      No problem. Thanks for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Please like, share, and subscribe.

  • @Canbechangedtwiceeveryfourteen
    @Canbechangedtwiceeveryfourteen 3 года назад +1

    Thanks

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  3 года назад

      No problem. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe. I greatly appreciate it

  • @shaynesabala
    @shaynesabala 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks man. I watched another video where a guy used a flame to heat and remove the tubing and I thought that was a bit over kill. Sure enough, your way with a knife is faster and simpler.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      Thank you. I greatly appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @max1chase166
    @max1chase166 7 лет назад

    Thanks for this video I have a RV with those pesky fittings and was wondering how to correctly remove them, again thanks good Job.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  7 лет назад

      +Max1Chase1 thank you very much. I'm glad it helped and you found the video useful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

  • @wilfmaloney3336
    @wilfmaloney3336 5 лет назад +9

    I simply heat mine with a torch and when the pex pipe melts the pex ring simply comes off the fitting witb a pairs of plyers. Nothing is damaged

    • @pomprocks
      @pomprocks 5 лет назад +1

      The cutter you used to remove the ring can be used to remove the pex from the fitting. You just need to go in a circle and give the pex a little squeeze. Much less force than removing the ring.

    • @ericstaples7220
      @ericstaples7220 4 года назад

      Smart

    • @davidmckinney8362
      @davidmckinney8362 8 месяцев назад

      @@pomprocks Both ways seem good but one doesn't require another tool. Good point.

  • @Rancher-xx5vt
    @Rancher-xx5vt 7 лет назад +4

    I use a zip cut disc on a 5” cordless grinder. 10 seconds and it is ✅

  • @keylargo102
    @keylargo102 8 лет назад

    How. did you do your cool looking title slides?

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      +keylargo102 Vegas movie studio. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 7 лет назад +1

    so if you reuse the fitting do you charge twice for it?

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  7 лет назад +1

      +bobbg I don't, I get paid enough by the hour and also I don't practice in dishonest business. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

  • @hangngoaigiare
    @hangngoaigiare 7 лет назад

    Did you try to reuse that fitting and test see if it not leak?

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  7 лет назад

      +Quang Nguyen yes it is still good and still being used with no leaks. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

  • @davidmckinney8362
    @davidmckinney8362 8 месяцев назад

    Every time I watch these videos, I see guys working in small spaces like I am having to do now with sharp rocks under the plastic no one thought to remove. I would like to see local building codes for new construction to have a minimum of three feet from highest object (floor joist or pipes) to the ground & while there is still an open wall have a bobcat smooth the ground out, then a good plastic layer.

  • @randybang6952
    @randybang6952 7 лет назад

    Where did you get the pex ring removal tool from

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  7 лет назад

      right here at this link amzn.to/2DzdKK8

  • @Monsoon60
    @Monsoon60 7 лет назад +1

    I'm in a spot where I need to keep the pipe length and just remove the fitting. Nuts! But this is handy, thanks

  • @kristyst.germaine2018
    @kristyst.germaine2018 5 лет назад

    Can you use a wrench or other non-pex tool to remove the crimp rings?

    • @tannerwest6823
      @tannerwest6823 2 года назад

      Torch. Heat it up and pull it right off

  • @charliewecker
    @charliewecker 5 лет назад +5

    You can also just undo the clamp by folding over the retention tab and popping with a small flat head screwdriver. Then use a heat source of your choice to slightly heat up the PEX and the fitting pulls right out.

    • @natetraff
      @natetraff 2 года назад +2

      There is no retention tab on this type of crimp ring, your thinking of a different type of ring

  • @chichi4597
    @chichi4597 8 лет назад

    great tool thanks for sharing

  • @moemoes5989
    @moemoes5989 8 лет назад

    nice informative video.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. Please like share and subscribe.

  • @qzmn1
    @qzmn1 9 лет назад +7

    I just heat it with the torch and it pops off in a fraction of the time. Thanks

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  9 лет назад +2

      Yeah, I heat it with a lighter now and it comes off real easy. I haven't updated the video. But if no one has a lighter and a torch , at least they have an alternative way of doing it. Thank you.

    • @bacwoodsgospel6879
      @bacwoodsgospel6879 8 лет назад

      Same

  • @gailhenry6379
    @gailhenry6379 6 лет назад

    How much is the pex locking ring cutting tool?

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад +1

      It cost under $20 and you can get it here amzn.to/2C9Tt2g . Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe. You can also find me on Patreon.com as handymanpf

  • @powerplantinc8677
    @powerplantinc8677 7 лет назад

    Wich brand & tools you recommend for Pex in general......the Best in the market right now? ???
    Thank you.
    BTW I subscribe to your channel .......

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  7 лет назад

      +Exxon0086 inc I mainly use apollo but I noticed a lot of people are starting to use these for real tight spots amzn.to/2r4he5i , also check this link out amzn.to/2q4VzG2 and check out the reviews. Thanks for watching and commenting. Thanks for subscribing, I greatly appreciate it.

  • @ron6798
    @ron6798 4 года назад +1

    I know it's not a good idea but channel locks & a sawzall works too,lol.This is alot easier though.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  4 года назад

      Lol it’s not but I have done that before. I don’t recommend it. Very unsafe. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

  • @johnson1573
    @johnson1573 8 лет назад

    good job

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe

  • @danseman1
    @danseman1 7 лет назад

    Is it really that difficult to use a hack saw to cut those crimp bands? I've cut compression rings before without much difficulty. I only have a few to do and don't want to buy any more tools. The crimping tool is already $60.

  • @richardwolske2015
    @richardwolske2015 2 года назад

    Heat gun will make that pex soft in 10 seconds and no scratches , but nice cutting tool

  • @joeb4117
    @joeb4117 8 лет назад +1

    Once you have ring off, rather than use knife to risk damage, just hit it with a butane torch or even a lighter might work to heat plastic. Once softened, pull off with needle nose. Or you could use a razor as you described.. thanks for the video.

    • @gravisan
      @gravisan 3 года назад +1

      I tried this and this is the best method since it doesn't damage the fitting!

  • @rontodd2074
    @rontodd2074 7 лет назад +2

    How much could a new fitting cost?

    • @jareddory2155
      @jareddory2155 7 лет назад

      Ron Todd if you are doing big lines, say 3/4 inch Tee for instance, it’s not .15c by any means and the bigger the more expensive

  • @MrBigjoecincy
    @MrBigjoecincy 10 месяцев назад

    You will 100 percent do damage by scoring the fitting. I'm watching this because I wanted to know how to remove it without doing that because mine is leaking now haha.

  • @jimcarter6857
    @jimcarter6857 6 лет назад

    Real easy on a work bench

  • @kriduro1956
    @kriduro1956 5 лет назад

    thanks you save my love,hahaha, nice👍

  • @jimbuoy8525
    @jimbuoy8525 5 лет назад +2

    Dremal cut off wheel works well and is faster

  • @Dalot7777
    @Dalot7777 6 лет назад +1

    How about make a video showing how to remove crimp to not cut or damage the pex. No one shows how to remove and replace a sink water valve..

  • @ericstaples7220
    @ericstaples7220 4 года назад

    How am I supposed to do that in tight spaces??

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  4 года назад

      Can you get a dremel in there without damaging anything?

    • @ericstaples7220
      @ericstaples7220 4 года назад +1

      @@handymanPFYeah, I'll try that. Thank you.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  4 года назад

      No problem. Be careful and good luck. I hope it works out for you. Please like share and subscribe and hit the notification tab. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @terryhampson6397
    @terryhampson6397 4 года назад +1

    Had about fifty fittings from a 1/2 " to 3/4" upgrade. Placed in hot water and they all slide right out.

  • @hotrodhotrod-wc3bu
    @hotrodhotrod-wc3bu 5 лет назад +2

    hey bud thanks for the video but a hack sae works just as good believe me ive had to cut many of them without a 100 doller cutting tool but thanks anyway.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  5 лет назад +1

      But that’s the best part , this tool doesn’t cost $100 . You can get them for around $20 or cheaper here amzn.to/2ZyKUWc

  • @brucewayne-cave
    @brucewayne-cave 9 лет назад

    Thanks !

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  9 лет назад +1

      I m glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @sdowney717
    @sdowney717 8 лет назад

    How about using a heat gun to remove the PEX plastic from the fitting.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      You can do that , I have done that. It works very well. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

  • @jb-ik8sj
    @jb-ik8sj 6 лет назад

    I've used used fittings only to discover that I did in fact damage those ridges when removing the tubing. But that's a neat ring cutter

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

  • @kraken21990
    @kraken21990 7 лет назад +2

    The pinch rings are a lot harder. You have to bend the lock tab so it straightens out, then peel them off. The best tool I find to use for it are a good pair of side snips but it still takes a while to get them off.

  • @G3o006
    @G3o006 9 лет назад +1

    good job, but scratch can cause problems , I think there are other ways to remove the ring on the tube . Thanks for sharing the video. I will use your metode.

  • @PaulGrantDesigns
    @PaulGrantDesigns 7 лет назад

    Removing a ring with a grinder works just as well if you have very steady hands and safety glasses.

  • @RES_Plumbing-Drain
    @RES_Plumbing-Drain 9 лет назад +5

    Just use your crimp remover to go over the pex when ring removed, by pressing it on few sides, and then it just slides out....

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  9 лет назад

      Good idea bud. Thanks for watching. Please like , share and subscribe.

  • @migm7428
    @migm7428 6 лет назад +1

    I would never remove PEX from the fitting using a knife that scores the brass. Water leaks can often be damaging and very expensive, far more expensive than the price of a fitting.

  • @donethat8761
    @donethat8761 4 года назад

    Where are you? I have a lot of unanswered questions from 4 years ago.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  4 года назад

      What are your questions?

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  4 года назад

      If one of your questions is if it’s leaking, no it’s not.

  • @JoshJecklin
    @JoshJecklin 7 лет назад +1

    Heating the pipe is much better to slip it off. Cutting the pipe off will leave a scoring mark and water will eventually find its way out. Any half ass plumber wouldn't ruin a fitting like that.

  • @rickalders
    @rickalders 8 лет назад

    I'd refrain from scratching the brass fitting with a knife as it can leak. It might not every time and the minerals in the water will seal small leaks but why risk it by rushing? If you cut the tubing almost all the way through, you can remove the tubing without gouging the brass.

  • @mohawkmike142
    @mohawkmike142 8 лет назад

    That little line your razor knife left will trickle water. Been there,done that.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      Not at all. It's still dry. I did it on my own house and it is perfectly fine. Also if your that concerned about it, just replace the fitting. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @Scott-eo7lj
      @Scott-eo7lj 8 лет назад

      no....no it won't.lol Been there done that my ass😂😂😂

  • @alwilson3541
    @alwilson3541 8 лет назад

    hey mr. handyman there's another way to get it done tickets and heating up it comes right off

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад +1

      +Al Wilson yes that is correct. And also has been discussed in previous comments. Thank you.

  • @mikegardner3805
    @mikegardner3805 6 лет назад +2

    Little hot works well

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      Yes it does. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @housebuilder1924
    @housebuilder1924 6 лет назад

    I already had the ring cut off with the hack saw by the time you finally had the pipe cut. Did not touch the fitting either.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      Good. Glad to hear. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @ss0073
    @ss0073 6 лет назад +2

    Speed up the process by holding the fitting with your hand. It’s not gonna bite you, the pliers are un-necessary

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад +1

      The pliers have extra bite, giving it better holding power. But you can use your hands also ( safely of course). Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @ashash290
    @ashash290 7 лет назад

    Just heat up the pex pipe and it will come right off and you don’t need that tool and it does not scratch the fittings

  • @scratchluka6157
    @scratchluka6157 4 года назад +2

    Good lord I see you like to take the Long way around,, LMAO

  • @naseermohammad3361
    @naseermohammad3361 6 лет назад

    Heat it up with the torch and pull the pix with pliars.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      That does work too . Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

  • @norobbery
    @norobbery 6 лет назад

    Easier way is to peel off crimp with end nipper pliers. Very easy!

  • @sapphire9167
    @sapphire9167 7 лет назад +5

    Forget that stupid tool....I use my dremmel and carefully cut only the band in 5 secs.

  • @thomasconrow5980
    @thomasconrow5980 6 лет назад +5

    I can see that you don't do no damage.

  • @RJMAalex
    @RJMAalex 8 лет назад

    or just use plastic fittings and just toss em if u have a mess up or leak and get it done and way way cheeper using plastic equals more money

  • @sajidullah
    @sajidullah 8 лет назад +12

    Bad Job ! You scratched it and water will leak now !

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад +4

      As I told other people that said the same thing as you. It does not leaks go over it with some emery cloth and smooth them out if your that concerned about it or just replace the fitting. Simple as that. But for this fitting, it's still being used and no leaks. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

    • @sajidullah
      @sajidullah 8 лет назад

      handy man Thanks !

  • @backhoeprojects9262
    @backhoeprojects9262 7 лет назад +1

    grab the old angle grinder and 22 seconds later your done.

    • @z9944x
      @z9944x 4 года назад

      With a torch and pliers it take 10 seconds ;)

  • @jojojosmart1
    @jojojosmart1 6 лет назад

    So I need to buy a $75 tool to save a $1 fitting?

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      You do not have to buy anything. The crimp ring cutter is not $75 , in matter of a fact it’s under $20 shipped to your door . You can buy it right here amzn.to/2uRUOET or you can use a dremel using cut off blades here is the dremel amzn.to/2LimUDb and here are some blades for it amzn.to/2OeQV4W . Good luck and be safe no matter what task you do. Safety first. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

    • @infotechsailor
      @infotechsailor 5 лет назад

      ALSO home depot let's you borrow pex crimp and cutter tools

  • @jameskanesmith5754
    @jameskanesmith5754 6 лет назад

    Stop the planet I want off!!! How have I been living without this. I've probably thrown away at least a thousand dollars worth off fittings in the past. Just so I wouldn't have to mess with them again

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      Haha. I’m glad you found this to be of help. Saving people money is my whole intention. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

  • @bacwoodsgospel6879
    @bacwoodsgospel6879 8 лет назад +1

    I burn them off works great.. Don't use plastic fitting if possible..

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      I'm not a fan of the plastic fittings either. I like brass myself. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

    • @Scott-eo7lj
      @Scott-eo7lj 8 лет назад

      same here...I melt them off if I don't have a ring buster

  • @floydalbright1214
    @floydalbright1214 6 лет назад +1

    Yesterday I couldn't even spell plumber, now I are one !

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  6 лет назад

      Haha, that’s what I like to hear , I guess 🤔 lol just kidding . I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

    • @hotrodhotrod-wc3bu
      @hotrodhotrod-wc3bu 5 лет назад

      Floyd Albright lmfao

  • @chrisao1987
    @chrisao1987 8 месяцев назад

    The scratch will do no harm 😂 🤦🏻

  • @z9944x
    @z9944x 4 года назад

    HEAT IT WITH TORCH AND PULL WITH PLIERS IF YOU OWN A COMPAGNY

  • @philipwilliams4956
    @philipwilliams4956 Год назад

    If cut it with a blade the notches in it, it will most likely leak bad trick.

  • @merceditawells9088
    @merceditawells9088 8 лет назад

    Or just get a cutting wheel and cut it without going through the pex tubing. Don't buy and expensive tool you don;t need and creates more work than is necessary.

  • @scottrobbins9320
    @scottrobbins9320 4 года назад

    That scratch on your fitting is going to cause a drip, and eventually a leak after a year or so.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  4 года назад

      It’s good. Did it 4 years or more ago and no leaks. Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @CaveManSavage
    @CaveManSavage 8 лет назад

    i just a hacksaw works 9/10 times

  • @Jakemckeen
    @Jakemckeen 8 лет назад

    i use a cut off wheel

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      Nothing wrong with that at all. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

  • @adamwilliams5849
    @adamwilliams5849 4 года назад

    You don't do it like that you got a lineman Cutters and attacked the crimp ring van itself you pop it then you can slide it down take the fitting out do what you need to do cut it off at the back of the fitting

  • @nickstan7542
    @nickstan7542 4 года назад

    Fitting is scrap now, pointless to even take it apart if you are going to damage it.

  • @rbbiefah
    @rbbiefah 6 лет назад

    jeeze just use a dermel cut off wheel !

  • @ashleywhite5109
    @ashleywhite5109 6 лет назад

    10 cent?? Wow u must buy them buy the ton, the best way to remove the ring is a can opener

  • @mr.wizeguy8995
    @mr.wizeguy8995 7 лет назад

    What does it matter that is worst fitting fox PEX anyway.

  • @th32backer
    @th32backer Год назад

    I just heat it after I cut it and pull it off

  • @victorroughton7212
    @victorroughton7212 5 лет назад

    try doing all that laying under your house in the mud.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  5 лет назад

      I’ve been there numerous times and it sucks. But the job has to get done. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe subscribe

  • @skoronesa1
    @skoronesa1 8 лет назад

    Or you just heat the tube with a torch a bit and pull it out.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      That works also. I'm glad you like it and found it useful. Thanks for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Please like, share, and subscribe.

    • @skoronesa1
      @skoronesa1 8 лет назад

      No, I didn't like it, nor did I find it useful though I thank you for at least trying to help educate the world. We need more people like you.
      Also you can use the cut off wheel on a dremel or angle grinder to slice the ring if there is a piece crimped in the other end you don't want to harm. Had to do that twice today.

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      Good job. Glad you liked it and found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @justinfrias9030
    @justinfrias9030 8 лет назад

    You made that look easy lol sike

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  8 лет назад

      :) it's really not that hard. Practice on one or two before doing a fitting you plan on reusing. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

  • @carlostlatelpa52
    @carlostlatelpa52 7 лет назад

    🖒

  • @rocketsurgeon1746
    @rocketsurgeon1746 5 лет назад

    That is cutting off the ring, not removing it

    • @handymanPF
      @handymanPF  5 лет назад

      This comment is puzzling. If you are cutting off the ring then you are removing it, yes . If you are wondering if you can reuse the rings, the answer is no you can’t .

    • @rocketsurgeon1746
      @rocketsurgeon1746 5 лет назад

      You are cutting off pex tube instead of just removing the ring.