Copper Tube Fittings Hydraulic Pipe Crimping Tool with 1/2",3/4" and 1" Jaw Copper Pipe Press Crimper Pressing Pliers, with Pipe Cutter

Was doing a bath remodel and had some copper coming out of the floor and wanted to do my finish work in pex. This did the trick. Was very easy to use. Connectors can be found at all the big box stores. Took me seconds to do what would take a while sweating on connectors. Pressure tested for a day and no leaks. Seems like a well built tool, very sturdy, dies seem to fit the connectors great, not too heavy.

I just purchased this and used it to install a hot water heater. Since this was a different type of water heater there were a lot of moving the pipes to new locations and a lot of new connections and this device made it so simple, quick and easy. I love it. I hate sweating pipes and this removed that as an issue. I did have to go back and repress one connection but no big deal, I probably didn't press hard enough the first time. This is so much a time/money saver. Two notes - the manual needs a better English proof reader as it obviously was not written by someone who knows English. Also, the manual says to replace the hydraulic oil once a year - really? Also, if you go this way for connecting pipes remember that the fittings are much more expensive that regular copper fittings - but that is not the fault of this device. I will also note to buy the fittings on-line as in store there is a huge markup. Finally, buy this, it is well made, very substantial, and gets the job done well. Buying it only cost me a few dollars more than renting it at the local HD so go and buy this. I love it!

I got this for emergency repairs. I got a 1/2 price used version but waited a month. Worth it to be able to do repairs on wet pipes or areas where a torch is not advisable. Also, ProPress fittings are much cheaper and more robust than Sharkbites. Tho heavy and awkward, the force needed is reasonable.

I just got through using this tool on my shower plumbing, all 1/2" copper tubing and used Viega ProPress fittings. It is a little tricky in some tight situations because you not only have to have room for the tool, but also room for pumping the handle. If you have the room, it does an excellent job. Not a single leak, no problem with 90 degree fittings. One of the really handy things about using these fittings, you don't have to have a dry connection like you do when soldering. I actually had a small flow of water when I crimped on the new shutoff valve. The only reason I took 1 star off is because the pipe cutter included in the kit is junk, in my opinion. To get an electric tool to do the same job will cost $1,000 and more.

First time propress user, this tool made it easy It doesn't take that much strength to get a perfect crimp. I am redoing a bathroom and after installing the shower faucet NO LEAKS. The only downside of this is the large head, you must be creative when working in tigh spaces. I recommend this tool.

They do the job pretty good and even we are ladies with our strength of tidying it up. It didn't lick leak. They're easy to be used. Is it to be moved in a tight areas? Well worth it for the money

I bought this to begin a conversion from old leaking piping to pex A. The unit is heavy and seems to be well built. However, I had to use it in a crawl space under my house and with a bad shoulder it was very difficult for me to exert the pressure required to use it properly. I was able to complete one fitting under the house. It worked well. This would be great for the occasional user with easy access to the plumbing (or a younger me) Unfortunately, for me, no workie. I would have rated it a 5 because it worked as advertised but I was not able to remove the sizing adapter (nomenclature?) after I used it. I’ll have to return it and buy a powered unit.

I had to remove an aging saddle valve after rerouting the water supply to my refrigerator. After cutting the pipe and cleaning up the cut edges I centered a viega no stop coupling over the cut in the pipe and used the tool. Worked perfectly. Despite somewhat tight quarters, I had enough room for the tool. I found it easier to rotate the tool head 90 degrees relative to the handle. The effort is minimal until the last few strokes of the handle and then a bit of effort is required. Worth every penny to avoid calling a plumber or having to learn to solder on a wet pipe. Yes, I could have used a push on coupling but wanted the added security of pro-press. The tool is well made and satisfying to use. I expect to use it again as the need arises for myself or friends/ neighbors.

Works as described. If you are new to this system pay attention to what fittings you crimp first as the head is bulky and doesn't fit well in tight spaces. Overall, it's an excellent tool I just wish it had an indicator to know when your fully crimped but then it would most likely cost more. One thing I found (probably because I crimp until it bottoms out) is that the one die always sticks to the fittings after I crimp. For the amount of plumbing I do, it is very minor.

This looks to be a well made unit, and the hydraulic pump seems to work well . However the dies are the wrong size for standard Australian copper crimp fittings . This makes the unit useless in Australia.

The crimper is great, does the work much faster than welding does and a better job. I love it, it was well worth the price... :)

I ordered a crimping tool for copper pipe fittings and ended up with a webber bbq replacement burners. If this is how fully automated factories work then there is going to be a lot of stuff ups. Also they’re hanging onto your money for several weeks a good way to make interest on your money while you have lost interest on your money.

Great for small jobs but care needs to be taken to keep everything lined up. Overall I’m fairly pleased.