On Oct 23, 2:02 pm, "Mamba" wrote:
"BobK207" wrote in message
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On Oct 23, 11:50 am, "Mamba" wrote:
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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
Tnx
I haven't tried it myself (the Wirsbo tool). The OP had a question about
how to remove one if required. Is the clamp a sinple ring-type collar? If
so, how would you remove one if necessary?
Gary-
In the expander system there is no clamp.
The expander system uses a "doubler" ring (just a plain thick walled
ring) that is slipped over the end of the PEX tube. The tube &
double ring are both expanded using the expansion tool. When in the
expanded state the combo is slipped over the fitting.
The key to system is the "shape memory" of the PEX tube & doubler
ring. They "relax" back onto the fitting creating a tight seal.
Pretty amazing.
Yeah, I was skeptical. I researched & worried. I played with it when
I got it.
Is the OP calling this system the "plastic clamp"?
Anyway the joint can be "undone" using a utility knife. Carefully
shave the ring, once you're through the ring it can be peeled off.
Next shave the PEX tube....if you want to re-use the fitting, DO NOT
scratch or score the fitting. When you shave through more than 1/2
the tube you can, by hand, pry / wrench the tube free of the fitting.
I did it in a couple of locations to "re-wire" my manifold.
If you don't need to re-use the fitting just cut the tube.
check out
http://www.uponor-usa.com/Header/Ser...%20Tubing.aspx
http://www.sheltertech.com/wirsbo_pex_tubing.htm
http://www.pexsupply.com/CategoryPre...D=363&brandid=
cheers
Bob