A mini cutting wheel on a dremel or equivalent cuts the rings, and doesn't remove any length from the PEX line itself, if that's an issue. I just helped replace a water heater in an RV, and didn't want to deal with replacing lengths of PEX in the confined space under a tiny bathroom sink squeezed behind a toilet. Just cut the rings and spread with a flat screwdriver, and don't buy an unnecessary tool. ...The copper type ring is thicker, but being copper, is softer, so cuts easily. ....If the PEX is old, or if doing the job in the cold, it might be stiff and difficult to remove from fittings once the ring is off. A hair dryer provides plenty of heat to warm the line and make it pliable enough to remove.
Steve - thanks for this advice, and the hairdryer tip for cold temps! I'm about to be replacing old valves for my RV water heater because they leak if you even look at them funny (replacing with 1/4 turn ball valves) and was looking for a way to cut the old copper rings...and it'll be about 35F when I di this job. Thanks!
I'm usually loathe to put money into single-use tools of any kind, but this one is a no-brainer. Tool works perfectly with zero risk of ruining fittings, which makes it worth it. Contemplated putting an equivalent sum into a cheapo rotary cutoff tool, but so glad I got this thing instead 👍
This is worthless, if I cut the section of tube out of the system, I'm simply throwing it away. I was looking for a means of removing a ring without modifying the existing tube
@@blainemcdonald6972Same in our RV- ultimately had to go into previous supply run in bathroom because of lack of space for these tools. They are so large they are useless for an existing small space like ours in the kitchen cabinet. We found a video using a heavy duty diagonal cutter/ electrical crimp connector that both fits the tight space and works! Although we had already cut the entire supply line out, we now know how to use the diagonal cutter in future to replace only what we need to.
Only way I've found is to use a Dremel with cutting disc, and be careful not to cut the PEX. This a hole doesn't realize plumbers don't leave much PEX sticking out of wall.
I found it difficult to remove the residual pipe off of the fittings, and you must be very careful not to damage the rings on the Pex fitting by using tools. I got a cup of hot water and soaked the parts, then after a couple of minutes the residual plastic slides right off!
Use this tool, the instructions on the shark brand tell you to score the pipe in six locations in the same way as the ring to release the grip over the barbs. Worked perfectly on Pex B 👍
My clamp tool doesn't have that switch to do the removal but I don't see what that did to change the jaws to function differently. Looks like all you did was open them up wider. What happened?
The crimp type can be removed by prying up on the locking tab with a small screwdriver. My crimping tool does not have the cutting blades mentioned in the video. For the copper ring, a Dremel-type tool with a cutting blade works fine, no need to buy a specialty tool.
Is it always bad to reuse the same end of the PEX tube, without making a fresh cut 2 inches away? What if you're short on PEX tubing within the application?
"Gently work the tubing back and forth while pulling away from the fitting..." yeah right. My pinch clamps molded that pex onto those brass fittings. I use an old pair of side cutters to slide in under the end of the pinch rings and peel the ring off (after you bend back that first tab, they "unzip" easy with an unsettling rip). However, after that, no wiggling in the world would move the pex off the fitting. Blast it with a heat gun to soften it up enough to release. I don't like to use a torch on pex, especially inside.
I also found it difficult to remove the residual pipe off of the fittings, and you must be very careful not to damage the rings on the Pex fitting by using tools. I got a cup of hot water and soaked the parts, then after a couple of minutes the residual plastic slides right off!
I used this in my car for the tail pipe. Used the red one so people know it’s hot. I then did all my coolant lines, tranny lines, air condition line, blue of course hehe, and then my gas lines. Perfectly color coated. It’s tough to get that darn tool in there but man it looks good. I then used rubber hoses for my plumbing in my bathroom. Have the exhaust pipe and muffler in my ceiling and I used the gas lines to get my wife’s horrible gas out of the toilet. I also used the thermostat to check the tub water temp. I have a overheating light on the tub to let me know when it is too hot. Thanks for the ideas Charlie!
Thanks for the video, it works great on a table top but why don't you show me a real world situation such as behind an RV toilet where you can't conveniently get these bulky tools in.
Best way to remove pex tube from a fitting is to use the copper ring removal tool. Use it the same way used to remove the copper ring. Press lightly on three or four places and the tube will fall off.
Wow. Use the special tool to remove the ring. Genius. Who would have thought. Here I was about to call a plumber to come over and do that for me when it turns out I can do it myself for $50. FOAD.
Hey, so brass fittings are universal between pex a, b and even that old polybutaline something or other get pipe? Could a t-fitting connect say all three together hypothetically, say if you're incrementally upgrading?
Hello! Both tools featured in this video are Bluefin. You can purchase either of these tools below: Crimp cutter: www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-PXCRCUT-2-PEX-Ring-Cutter-1-2-5-8-3-4-and-1 Clamp cutter: www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-PXCLTL-2-Heavy-Duty-PEX-Ratchet-Clamp-Cutting-Tool
Trying to connect a "Quest" plastic pipe to a copper connection with male adaptor on bathroom sink pipe behind the wall. Have tried blow torch with a crimp ring over the plastic . The plastic won't secure to the male adaptor. Suggestions? Best way to crimp?
I'm sure the OP has taken care of his dilema by now, but for those looking for this answer, the standard PEx fitting will not fit the gray polubutylene (mobile home) pipe. PB pipe walls are thinner than PEx. You would need to insert a PEX Crimp x Polybutylene Brass Transition Coupling in the line, before the male adapter, to switch the pipe from PB to PEx before the PEx male adapter.
some asshole installed these in the house i bought and had the the hot and cold switched. of course they didn't leave me any extra hose to use if i cut them and fixed it. thanks to someone mentioning cutting off the bands with the dremel.
"Gently work the tubing back and forth while pulling away from the fitting until they separate." HAHAHAHA This person has obviously never tried this in real life, on a fitting that's been installed for more than 5 minutes.
it can be done, might have to channel lock the fitting but if theres not enough there to grab without damaging the sharkbites just cut it out and toss it. pretty cheap on amzn but ya, theres nothing gentle about removing these
About using a heat gun to slitely warm up the tubing? I never had to remove any fitting/s from Pex lines, But communsense should apply to any thing that you do in life. I know that the Schrewools removed it from the classrooms.
I found it difficult to remove the residual pipe off of the fittings, and you must be very careful not to damage the rings on the Pex fitting by using tools. I got a cup of hot water and soaked the parts, then after a couple of minutes the residual plastic slides right off!
This is a crap solution. Working in a confined space doesn't allow removal/cutting of tubing. This only works if you're just interested in removing the fitting. If you cut the line with the fitting you have to then put a splice/union back in the line after replacing the fitting. Did I mention confined space? There is no room to install a splice. So stupid. Also in confined spaces it is impossible to remove 2in of line for the new crimp. It would be necessary to replace the entire line. Again, so stupid.
It’s so hard to remove a fitting from a crimped PEX those barb markings holds the fitting well plus you are in a confined space. Better just cut the PEX off. If you are short of PEX and still have at least an inch of PEX just extend it with PEX tube using a connector then crimped it. Happened to me while installing a smart water valve.
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A mini cutting wheel on a dremel or equivalent cuts the rings, and doesn't remove any length from the PEX line itself, if that's an issue. I just helped replace a water heater in an RV, and didn't want to deal with replacing lengths of PEX in the confined space under a tiny bathroom sink squeezed behind a toilet. Just cut the rings and spread with a flat screwdriver, and don't buy an unnecessary tool. ...The copper type ring is thicker, but being copper, is softer, so cuts easily. ....If the PEX is old, or if doing the job in the cold, it might be stiff and difficult to remove from fittings once the ring is off. A hair dryer provides plenty of heat to warm the line and make it pliable enough to remove.
Steve - thanks for this advice, and the hairdryer tip for cold temps! I'm about to be replacing old valves for my RV water heater because they leak if you even look at them funny (replacing with 1/4 turn ball valves) and was looking for a way to cut the old copper rings...and it'll be about 35F when I di this job. Thanks!
Thanks Steve that is where my next purchase is dremel cutting wheels. Cheers
Good Advice Steve! I used a dremel on mine. Worked great! Thanks!
That Dremel is the truth. Keeps you from shortening lines when you'd rather not
Someone make the video on using a dremel to cut pex rings.
I'm usually loathe to put money into single-use tools of any kind, but this one is a no-brainer. Tool works perfectly with zero risk of ruining fittings, which makes it worth it. Contemplated putting an equivalent sum into a cheapo rotary cutoff tool, but so glad I got this thing instead 👍
Holy shit it’s Smart Mark teaching me to fix something. Awesome
The fact I was taught something from Smart Mark just made my day!
Never worked with PEX before seeing this video. Had to install a shut off valve and you helped me out a lot, total cinch. Quick repair thanks to you
Lol i had the clamp tool and i didnt know it can also be used to remove it. Thank you for this
Same!
This is worthless, if I cut the section of tube out of the system, I'm simply throwing it away. I was looking for a means of removing a ring without modifying the existing tube
That was my issue to, in my RV
@@blainemcdonald6972Same in our RV- ultimately had to go into previous supply run in bathroom because of lack of space for these tools. They are so large they are useless for an existing small space like ours in the kitchen cabinet. We found a video using a heavy duty diagonal cutter/ electrical crimp connector that both fits the tight space and works! Although we had already cut the entire supply line out, we now know how to use the diagonal cutter in future to replace only what we need to.
Ya that doesn't make the video worthless, it's just not the answer you wanted. So emotional.
Only way I've found is to use a Dremel with cutting disc, and be careful not to cut the PEX. This a hole doesn't realize plumbers don't leave much PEX sticking out of wall.
He told you how, screwdriver
Great vid, short and to the point. Excellent zoom and descriptions. Thank you.
"Smart" Mark Sterling out here crimping rings and managing champions
Wow, I've been using a grinder to remove these crimps. I had no idea the crimp tool could also be used to remove the crimps. 🤯
I found it difficult to remove the residual pipe off of the fittings, and you must be very careful not to damage the rings on the Pex fitting by using tools. I got a cup of hot water and soaked the parts, then after a couple of minutes the residual plastic slides right off!
Use this tool, the instructions on the shark brand tell you to score the pipe in six locations in the same way as the ring to release the grip over the barbs. Worked perfectly on Pex B 👍
Thank you. It helped me tremendously.
My clamp tool doesn't have that switch to do the removal but I don't see what that did to change the jaws to function differently. Looks like all you did was open them up wider. What happened?
Thank you. Exactly what I needed to know. 👍🏼
The crimp type can be removed by prying up on the locking tab with a small screwdriver. My crimping tool does not have the cutting blades mentioned in the video. For the copper ring, a Dremel-type tool with a cutting blade works fine, no need to buy a specialty tool.
Does this work the same way with a green garden hose that is used for power washing to make it extra long?
Does this work with plastic pex fittings?
Is it always bad to reuse the same end of the PEX tube, without making a fresh cut 2 inches away? What if you're short on PEX tubing within the application?
I don't think I'd trust it because it becomes deformed to fit the barbs when you crimp/cinch it down
"Gently work the tubing back and forth while pulling away from the fitting..." yeah right. My pinch clamps molded that pex onto those brass fittings. I use an old pair of side cutters to slide in under the end of the pinch rings and peel the ring off (after you bend back that first tab, they "unzip" easy with an unsettling rip). However, after that, no wiggling in the world would move the pex off the fitting. Blast it with a heat gun to soften it up enough to release. I don't like to use a torch on pex, especially inside.
I also found it difficult to remove the residual pipe off of the fittings, and you must be very careful not to damage the rings on the Pex fitting by using tools. I got a cup of hot water and soaked the parts, then after a couple of minutes the residual plastic slides right off!
It's easy when it's off the car. I want to see a demo of how you get them off in tight recesses in the engine bay!
You do know this is for plumbing in a house right? Not coolant hoses in a car.
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I used this in my car for the tail pipe. Used the red one so people know it’s hot. I then did all my coolant lines, tranny lines, air condition line, blue of course hehe, and then my gas lines. Perfectly color coated. It’s tough to get that darn tool in there but man it looks good. I then used rubber hoses for my plumbing in my bathroom. Have the exhaust pipe and muffler in my ceiling and I used the gas lines to get my wife’s horrible gas out of the toilet. I also used the thermostat to check the tub water temp. I have a overheating light on the tub to let me know when it is too hot. Thanks for the ideas Charlie!
Is that Smart Mark Sterling??
What if I need to just want to replace the copper I don’t want to put the pipe is it possible to take off the ring without cutting pipe?
Always go one size larger to get better water flow, if 1/2 go to 3/4.
Thanks for the video, it works great on a table top but why don't you show me a real world situation such as behind an RV toilet where you can't conveniently get these bulky tools in.
I presume the ring cutter doesn't have a blade against the inside of the fitting??
Best way to remove pex tube from a fitting is to use the copper ring removal tool. Use it the same way used to remove the copper ring. Press lightly on three or four places and the tube will fall off.
A grinder will cut the thing also. My question is, if the fitting can turn in the clamp, does it still seal?
In my experience, yes.
Yes, if it’s crimped properly.
Wow. Use the special tool to remove the ring. Genius. Who would have thought. Here I was about to call a plumber to come over and do that for me when it turns out I can do it myself for $50.
FOAD.
Are you able to apply a new clamp to the same piece of PEX pipe or is that section no longer good where the old clamp ring was?
I'd go back at least past where the fitting was
Hey, so brass fittings are universal between pex a, b and even that old polybutaline something or other get pipe? Could a t-fitting connect say all three together hypothetically, say if you're incrementally upgrading?
No they're all different. Seen adapters between pex b and polybutaline though
What's this tool brand name?
Hello! Both tools featured in this video are Bluefin. You can purchase either of these tools below:
Crimp cutter: www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-PXCRCUT-2-PEX-Ring-Cutter-1-2-5-8-3-4-and-1
Clamp cutter: www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-PXCLTL-2-Heavy-Duty-PEX-Ratchet-Clamp-Cutting-Tool
Trying to connect a "Quest" plastic pipe to a copper connection with male adaptor on bathroom sink pipe behind the wall. Have tried blow torch with a crimp ring over the plastic . The plastic won't secure to the male adaptor. Suggestions? Best way to crimp?
I'm sure the OP has taken care of his dilema by now, but for those looking for this answer, the standard PEx fitting will not fit the gray polubutylene (mobile home) pipe. PB pipe walls are thinner than PEx. You would need to insert a PEX Crimp x Polybutylene Brass Transition Coupling in the line, before the male adapter, to switch the pipe from PB to PEx before the PEx male adapter.
why is everyone showing the easy route of removing the ring? Let's see this done to an upright pex pipe with cutoff valve installed!!!!
Great, if I had the tool I wouldn't be there but the non tool methods are just glossed over
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Smart Mark!!!
Am I going to be the only comment who knows this is “Smart” Mark Sterling?
some asshole installed these in the house i bought and had the the hot and cold switched. of course they didn't leave me any extra hose to use if i cut them and fixed it. thanks to someone mentioning cutting off the bands with the dremel.
"Gently work the tubing back and forth while pulling away from the fitting until they separate." HAHAHAHA
This person has obviously never tried this in real life, on a fitting that's been installed for more than 5 minutes.
it can be done, might have to channel lock the fitting but if theres not enough there to grab without damaging the sharkbites just cut it out and toss it. pretty cheap on amzn but ya, theres nothing gentle about removing these
About using a heat gun to slitely warm up the tubing? I never had to remove any fitting/s from Pex lines, But communsense should apply to any thing that you do in life. I know that the Schrewools removed it from the classrooms.
Exactly, I wanted to call him a lying sack of shit cause they never come off that easy for me.
I found it difficult to remove the residual pipe off of the fittings, and you must be very careful not to damage the rings on the Pex fitting by using tools. I got a cup of hot water and soaked the parts, then after a couple of minutes the residual plastic slides right off!
Didn’t show how to remove the black band type…
How do you remove the 1/2" copper tube from the ball valve
If I had the tool I wouldn't need you...
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I like how this spent a half second on removing using a screwdriver or wire cutters. 😠
Not sure I'd trust a wrestling lawyer to show me how this is done
This is a crap solution. Working in a confined space doesn't allow removal/cutting of tubing. This only works if you're just interested in removing the fitting. If you cut the line with the fitting you have to then put a splice/union back in the line after replacing the fitting. Did I mention confined space? There is no room to install a splice. So stupid. Also in confined spaces it is impossible to remove 2in of line for the new crimp. It would be necessary to replace the entire line. Again, so stupid.
Is this a a joke?
Philips head screw driver instruction was barely existent
Words are insufficient for explanation. Show a movie
Cut off the pex! It will be too short then!
It’s so hard to remove a fitting from a crimped PEX those barb markings holds the fitting well plus you are in a confined space. Better just cut the PEX off.
If you are short of PEX and still have at least an inch of PEX just extend it with PEX tube using a connector then crimped it. Happened to me while installing a smart water valve.