M18 PEX Crimp Short Throw Press Tool
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2019
- MILWAUKEE 2674-20 is the PEX crimper I am showing. I have another video on the Ryobi crimper and I wound up taking it back because it had some serious issues. This Milwaukee crimper is definitely better, though bulkiness is still an issue.
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Wow nice thanks for the video bro
$785 incl 3 jaws, batteries and charger. If I did alot of new construction I'd have one of these in a heart beat.
Thanks for the video
Nice job .
With manual I squeeze the ring just a little with channel lock to keep it in place while I crimp
Yeah, I tap them on the ground to make them fit, the 1/2" you have to tap lightly with the back of the tool. Especially helpful on vertical pipes.
I just squeeze them with my fingers. That was really frustrating watching someone dealing with all of that falling stuff.
Would be nice to show the go no go after the crimps.
I want to buy a press tool, but want to be able to press copper fittings as well as pex.
Do you know if you can press copper with this tool.
You can't press copper with this one. You need the 2473-22 or the M18 version. Then you would have to buy the PEX crimp jaws separately. There are multiple models though so you would need to determine your use requirements because the 2473-20 can only go up to 1" copper I believe.
Do they make bigger jaws for it? I bought one and it only came with 1/2”,3/4”,1”
So, this model will cover all sizes up to 1", but not higher. If you need larger jaws then you will need the propress which is around $2000.
I use pump pliers to hold the ring by lightly pressing the ring prior to using the press tool
Yeah, that's a good method. If it's 3/4" or 1" you can also tap the ring on a hard surface and then slide it on, 1/2" it's better to do what you're saying.
Does this crimp work with the Home Depot Barb fittings. Apollo/sharkbite brand
Yes, if they say they are for PEX. It will also work with Quest Barb fittings and rings.
geez checked on amazon for this thing. They want 3.5k for it! Holy crap, I'm just redoing my house. Would be cheaper to hire a plumber + material and buy the guy lunch lol
Haha, you were looking at the force logic press tool. This is the short throw press tool (2674-22c).
I would use this in a heartbeat, if they only made them to work on stainless steel crimp rings (not talking about the cinch rings)
They do! They have jaws that are made for the viega pureflow system (2674-22P). Individual jaws are about $150 each.
Ryobi has a model like that for pex b copper rings but the reviews were horrible on the ryobi but ryobi has another model but for stainless steel clamps for pex b and that’s what I use now
Yeah, I have a video review on that crimper from Ryobi. I definitely agree the stainless steel ring version is better, but I just can't bring myself to trust the SS rings. Someday the mental block will leave, but until then I'll keep crimping copper. As for price, I got this kit for $500 I believe.
Can this be used with pro press too or just pex? I’m looking yo get get me one
It's only able to be used with viega and standard crimp rings for Pex unless they have come out with new jaws that I'm not aware of. I actually have a new propress kit I am selling for $1800 (2473-22).
i mean i would definatky take this over struggling with a manual crimper, whats the alternitive?
Ryobi has one for the copper rings but the copper rings pull the jaws off, so really the alternative is the Ryobi pinch clamp style that is SS and looks like the hose clamps used in the automotive industry. I still prefer copper rings, but others say they like the SS ones. It is a cheaper tool, but I'm glad I have the M18 crimper for under cabinet work and anywhere a manual would be a nightmare to use. I just wish that it could crimp pro-press copper couplings.
the question 4 years later is... does the tool still work? lol and also like the copper pro press does it need to be sent to milwaukee for calibration at certain intervals
Yes, it's been working fine. The no-go gauge is my only test for calibration and I've never had an issue. I don't know if it can be calibrated like the propress versions. I would imagine the shaft or bearings would need to be replaced, or the jaws, but besides that it shouldn't really need maintenance. Some other jaws have screws that can be undone and the jaw position changed and that is how you "calibrate" it.
@@MyFortressConstruction I see. keep up the good work I know the actual pro press isn't really DIY level in terms of pricing but man is it tempting apart from that almost $3000 price tag not including having to buy the pex heads separately from the Copper/steel/black pipe jaws
Yeah, so I get the propress from liquidators for about $1200 and sell them on eBay for around $2000. I'd keep my eyes on eBay for full kits or even used ones in good condition. If there's high inventory (around Christmas) then you can get better deals. Never hurts to ask for a lower price from a seller even if they don't accept offers.
@@MyFortressConstructionthat sounds awesome, my channel is small but I was considering doing more videos for people who can't really afford repairs. It's obviously not profitable but I'd appreciate the experience and helping people would be a bonus
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL There's a lot to youtube and I don't know 1% of it, but I'll tell you what I think.
People love to hate. Give them something to hate or make fun of and you'll get a lot of views.
However, if you want to help, then make your thumbnail stand out and do a well made video with good audio and lighting. The thumbnail gets their attention, but you have to keep it. You have to become a videographer, which most of us who start like you, are not. That takes practice.
Make yourself into an entertainer. Get a motto. I never have and I'm forgettable. Some guys have some slang they use that makes them famous (AvE is prominent for his verbiage).
If you find a method or video layout that gets lots of views, repeat it.
Use keywords, try different thumbnails (Canva and gimp are free and what I use), make the same video in a long format and short and see which one does better.
Just try things out and keep on doing videos. Most people have to make 50+ videos before youtube notices them. Some, it's their first, because RUclips takes your video, throws it in front of a few people and sees if they engage, stay for a while and watch to completion. If it sees that, then it will send your videos to more people. It's why a lot of videos get 20-200 views in a short time frame, and then nothing, or one to two a week after that.
It's rare for a beginner to have a hit straight off the bat, but it's possible. If you like it though, can handle stupid comments and trolls, and don't mind getting nothing from it for a bit, then just keep on going and you'll get better as you go.
How would this work in a tight crawl space
They work well and that's actually why I bought it. When I'm under a damp house and have to contort my body to get to fittings, this just requires a button press and not a lot of manual pressure.
I really think I can just hand crimp much faster than that, but I still want the tool.
Yeah, it's ideal for use under a house or in weird spots where you don't have the space or flexibility to use a regular crimper. Not a necessity kind of tool like a cordless expander is for Pex-A.
@@MyFortressConstruction the price, size, and the way the tool is made (right angle) on the expander have got me thinking about changing to using the uponor/wirsbo system. I just kinda refuse to use those hard plastic fittings. Do they still make the brass fittings, and are they expensive?
It's not just about speed, it's about fatigue and wear on your hands/arms over the course of thousands or tens of thousands of crimps.
I just want one cuz I got carpal tunnel from manual crimpers
Can you tell me the force of this tool? Thankyou
No idea, sorry. Maybe reach out to Milwaukee technical support.
Will it work with 2” pex?
No, this handles up to 1" jaws. You'd have to get the M18 pro-press kit to get larger jaws.
How much is it
Thanx man. Is this tool work with cooper jaws as for Milwaukee m12 press tool.?
These are compatible with copper crimp rings designed for Pex B with the current jaws, but there are also some Viega jaws that can be used with this crimper. At the present, I do not believe any other jaws will work with this tool.
@@MyFortressConstruction Спасибо, брат!
Where can I buy the tool??
Home Depot has had some sales where you can get it and an M12 pvc shear for $599. Otherwise eBay can be a good source. I bought mine brand new in box with two batteries/charger for $549 (free ship/no tax) off of eBay. There are two versions, one is the jaws that only work with Vega fittings, and the other version works with standard copper rings and fittings found in all big box stores and most plumbing supply places.
Great video
Does not seem to save time
It's not so much about saving time (it does in certain circumstances), but it makes the job of installing pex-B so much better. It also really saves you in tight or weird spots and you won't crush your knuckles when you're in between joists!
You complain to much
Ha, yeah I tend to look at the negative. Good thing God hasn't given up on me. I'll try to watch the whining.
@@MyFortressConstruction God is merciful to us
Allah akbar
A skilled plumber would sell that Milwaukee tool and buy a nice Turbotorch rig to solder some new copper! There aren’t many skilled pros left though
While it's true that there aren't many skilled pros in any field left, PEX has it's benefits. Just because something doesn't require years of practice, doesn't mean it isn't a good resource or product.
Nobody roughs in copper anymore, it's all PEX in new construction. Get with the times.
I’ll get with the times when it takes more brains than a monkey to rough in anything! Pex is crap and I don’t need to explain why to anyone that has an ounce of common sense... which isn’t so common! Do yourself a favor and don’t poison any rats or mice at your home! Unless you want leaks
@@mdebrule2012 lol just because something is more difficult to work with and harder to install doesn't make it better. What's the most common service call? A copper waterline has burst or has corroded and is leaking. The only time pex will ever leak is almost always installer error and it'll last far longer than copper. Not to mention you save so much time and money using it. That's common sense in my world. I've been plumbing for over 10 years and have never seen a new house plumbed in copper even when I just started. Nobody does it because it doesn't make any sense in the 21st century. Do you still do roughs in cast iron too? LOL, like I said, get with the times.
@@MyFortressConstruction been using pex & hand crimping for nearly 20 years. Not a single failure. Great product