Nov 10, 2009 · 1 - The rings are the same, it does not matter which you use 2 - The same tool crimps pex or poly 3 - Uponor/Wirsbo recommends that you do not crimp their product and will not cover any …

The crimping tool was a little less expensive than the clamp tool, and the copper crimp rings were less expensive than the clamps. So, as a DYI job, i save about $30 and all the connections sealed up great.

Mar 27, 2008 · Hello all, I have a question about making pex crimp connections. I recently bought a PEXcalibur crimping tool (3/8, 1/2, 3/4 sizes) with the intent of using pex for a new bathroom. I sarted …

Jun 28, 2016 · I had to replace my PRV which was installed in a new PEX water line from the street. I only needed to make one 3/4 inch PEX crimp connection on one side of the PRV. I re-used the union …

Aug 24, 2019 · Feb 3, 2026 Reach4 P Issue with Pex-B stainless crimp ring getting cinched by crimping tool PermaNoob Feb 2, 2025 Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice Replies 0 Views 900 Feb …

Dec 14, 2008 · Hi, I need to make a connection between polybutylene pipe and pex pipe. I have found a pex to poly converter to do this. What I am unsure about is the crimping tool. Do I need two crimping …

Jul 21, 2018 · We would like to use uponor pex-a. My question is: if we have to use some “poly-b” fittings in some unusual situations, can we crimp/clamp pex-a as if it was pex-b?

Jan 1, 2024 · I'm not a plumber. I see posts about PEX installation and it seems most like expansion type A connections. I am just a handyman type of homeowner but have done complete repipes with …

Feb 2, 2025 · I am doing some plumbing and a few of the stainless steal crimp rings are getting cinched by the tool it seems, it doesn’t happen all the time just about 2 in 10 see the attached images of one …

Aug 28, 2023 · Is it normal for a PEX-B fitting to be able to rotate in the tubing after crimping with copper crimp rings? I’m using Apollo fittings, tubing, and copper crimp rings along with the IWISS iCrimp …