On Oct 23, 11:50 am, "Mamba" wrote:
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On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:27:07 -0700, "Mamba" wrote:
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I never said anything about plastic clamps.
I was refering to your original thread about Pex, where you said:
" I wonder how many pounds of pressure those plastic fittings will handle."
Perhaps I misinterpreted what you were talking about?
The links to the clamps :
http://www.pexsupply.com/categories....D=391&brandid=
The slightly raised area becomes compressed and pinches up, making it easy
to snip if removal is required. Rather ingenious actually.
The tool:
http://www.pexsupply.com/product_dtl...=Watts&cID=391
Easy to use ratchet style compression tool. Foolproof.
Another poster refered to the Pex expander tool. AFAIK, this version has a
"beak" that fits inside the plain connector collars and expands them, then
you quickly slip them on over tube/connector where they retract for
compression. I asked about these at the plumbing shop where I got my
materials. The very savvy guy there suggested that system required a lot
more muscle power than the tool I bought. I believe his quote included the
term "Popeye arms" ;-)
To be honest, it sounds like you just don't beleive Pex would ever be as
good as copper. Everybody's entitled to their opinion.
My opinion (based on comparative use) is that it's easy, safe and dependable
with this clamp/tool system.
Cheers
Gary
Gary-
I was concerned about the muscle power required as well...BEFORE
using the tool.
The Wirsbo hand expander is effortless...a little awkward until you
get the hang of it but really only very minor muscle power needed.
The very savvy guy there suggested that system required a lot
more muscle power than the tool I bought. I believe his quote
included the
term "Popeye arms" ;-)
I'd be surprised if the crimp tool required less muscle than the
expander..
I'll bet your "very savvy" guy
1. has never used the WIrsbo hand expander
2. only supports / stocks crimp type system
3. might have arm strength of Olive Oil not Popeye ( j/k)
cheers
Bob