What pex tool??

[6CatDaddy]

Seems this forum more active than plumbing one...

I have to replace a pex clamp on my 2205s hot water line at the bypass vlv.

Tiny drip I never noticed till I went to winterize.

I never have used a pex clamp or tool, so after looking at em on Youtube, I see like everything else there are endless options.

To me. The "Iwiss" tool and clamp kit on Amazon look about right, $29.00

Anyone use this for their rv?

I guess it is a good thing to keep in the tool bag...

Thanks!

[NMWildcat]

In my experience, once a pex joint is leaking, simply replacing the band doesn't usually fix it.
One option is cutting back the pex line to fresh line and then put on a new clamp.
My usually fix is to replace the whole fitting with a SharkBite push to connect fitting and not worry about the PITA clamp and clamping tools

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by 6CatDaddy

Seems this forum more active than plumbing one...

I have to replace a pex clamp on my 2205s hot water line at the bypass vlv.

Tiny drip I never noticed till I went to winterize.

I never have used a pex clamp or tool, so after looking at em on Youtube, I see like everything else there are endless options.

To me. The "Iwiss" tool and clamp kit on Amazon look about right, $29.00

Anyone use this for their rv?

I guess it is a good thing to keep in the tool bag...

Thanks!

I've purchased several IWISS tools for electrical work as well as their PEX tool. Was amazed at the quality of the first tool i purchased from them given the country of origin. The PEX tool works great and they include a calibration tool so if you need to adjust it in the future no guessing is required.

Customer Service was a very pleasant experience too. I purchased one of their earlier cable crimping tool for large gauge wires. Jaws were sized for Metric gauge wires and he crimps were not as pretty as I wanted. I contacted them and they sent me a set of "AWG" jaws at no charge. Took a couple weeks but they were upfront about that too.

I'm not a plumber but based on the apparent material quality and operation I'd say the PEX crimping tool would hold up extremely well. For my needs it's perfect and at a good price too.

The idea of using the tool that one has to use handle extensions to get enough leverage has no appeal to me. My work was in a confined space and if I had to put handle extensions on the tool I'd have to remove some cabinetry and a part of the wall. The IWISS tool works a lot like a bolt cutter with extra leverage built in. Also has a ratchet mechanism that releases when you've reached the correct crimp. Also can be released if something goes wrong and you can't finish the crimp.

[6CatDaddy]

Originally Posted by TitanMike

I've purchased several IWISS tools for electrical work as well as their PEX tool. Was amazed at the quality of the first tool i purchased from them given the country of origin. The PEX tool works great and they include a calibration tool so if you need to adjust it in the future no guessing is required.

Customer Service was a very pleasant experience too. I purchased one of their earlier cable crimping tool for large gauge wires. Jaws were sized for Metric gauge wires and he crimps were not as pretty as I wanted. I contacted them and they sent me a set of "AWG" jaws at no charge. Took a couple weeks but they were upfront about that too.

I'm not a plumber but based on the apparent material quality and operation I'd say the PEX crimping tool would hold up extremely well. For my needs it's perfect and at a good price too.

The idea of using the tool that one has to use handle extensions to get enough leverage has no appeal to me. My work was in a confined space and if I had to put handle extensions on the tool I'd have to remove some cabinetry and a part of the wall. The IWISS tool works a lot like a bolt cutter with extra leverage built in. Also has a ratchet mechanism that releases when you've reached the correct crimp. Also can be released if something goes wrong and you can't finish the crimp.

Thanks that helps a lot.

Looks like I will go Iwiss.

Like the other post said I think I have enough line to cut back the clamp area now and go with a new pex clamp...

Can't do the sharkbite fttg due to it is the hot water tank tee bypass fttg, not a typical elbow or tee.

Thanks guys!!

[Kcoulter]

This is the one I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CCH5JWG

[Thomas ho]

you can rent a pex crimper at home depot. they have rings there also. #2 setting is about right .dont over squeeze .cut old ring off with a dremel cut off wheel .

[Greywater]

I use a SharkBite branded clamping tool:


https://www.lowes.com/pd/SharkBite-3...ool/1000224581


Works really well with a variety of clamp sizes.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by Thomas ho

you can rent a pex crimper at home depot. they have rings there also. #2 setting is about right .dont over squeeze .cut old ring off with a dremel cut off wheel .

All the PEX rings on my plumbing can be released by just prying the end of the strap off the notch that secures it. I just pinch at the seam with a pair of diagonal cutters and the clamp is loose. Faster than even finding my Dremel and a cutoff disc.

Screwdriver works too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svTi...el=striker1211

[Greywater]

I prefer the PEX clamps over the crimped rings.

[5picker]

I bought the Apollo model crimper that does from 3/8" to 1" sizes.

Even has an indicator light that illuminates when correct tightness is achieved.

I'm pretty happy with the crimps I've made so far. One handed ratcheting use for tight spots.

Apollo PEX Crimper

[sdelam]

I use the push on shark bite connectors. Not the cheapest but the easiest for sure.