1-1/4 to 1-1/2 PEX crimp tool

 
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Post by Frank F » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 6:49 am

Does anyone know of a place in central NY area that rents out large diameter pex crimp tool? 1-1/4 to 1-1/2.

Thank you for your time,
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Post by McGiever » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:04 am

Got a make and model number?

 
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Post by CoalisCoolxWarm » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:19 am

ProPEX, or something else? Different kinds of PEX...

 
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Post by Frank F » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:22 am

From "SupplyHouse.com"

For Regular Oxygen Barrier PEX.

1-1/4" to 2" Large Diameter PEX Crimp Tool

SKU: QCRTLDM
Brand: Zurn

 
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Post by McGiever » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:26 am

Thanks for reply, Frank.
Badger Supply no help?

 
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Post by Frank F » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:32 am

McGiever wrote:
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Thanks for reply, Frank.
Badger Supply no help?
I called yesterday. They seemed very helpful. They needed $300 down, I would get it back apon return. I was hoping maybe someone local would have one. Then I don't have to worry about shipping.

If need be that's the route I'll have to go. I'm still waiting on the PEX to be delivered anyhow.

 
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Post by McGiever » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:40 am

Gotcha, hopefully someone chimes in w/ a local source for you.
Wolff Bros. may be worth a shot, they're in Ohio.


 
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Post by hotblast1357 » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:54 am

I purchased my from badger, $70 I think? 1/1/4

I just checked it’s 90 now... I don’t know if you can buy the plates to do 1/1/2...

328 for the kit to do 1-2” isn’t that bad. I know it’s your money.. but if your gonna have that size stuff in your system, it’s best to have the equipment for repairs if need be.

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Post by CoalisCoolxWarm » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:59 am

We used rehau everloc fittings in our hydronic installation at my father in law's. But I think our tool only goes up to 3/4"

 
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Post by Frank F » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 9:10 am

hotblast1357 wrote:
Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 8:54 am
I purchased my from badger, $70 I think? 1/1/4

I just checked it’s 90 now... I don’t know if you can buy the plates to do 1/1/2...

328 for the kit to do 1-2” isn’t that bad. I know it’s your money.. but if your gonna have that size stuff in your system, it’s best to have the equipment for repairs if need be.
I agree I should definitely own a set. Just trying to get by for the time being. I've already through my budget out the window with this project. Still have a lot to do and would rather invest in the system to get it done. Worries about the tools later.

 
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Post by hotblast1357 » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 9:16 am

Just re read your install thread, you got some funky sized pex?

Can you use pex al pex fittings for that 1/1/2 O.D. Pex??

I’d give badger a call and get the dimensions for the pex al pex fittings, they don’t require any special tools.

https://badger-pipe.com/collections/pex-al-pex-fittings

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Post by Frank F » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 12:03 pm

hotblast1357 wrote:
Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 9:16 am
Just re read your install thread, you got some funky sized pex?

Can you use pex al pex fittings for that 1/1/2 O.D. Pex??

I’d give badger a call and get the dimensions for the pex al pex fittings, they don’t require any special tools.

https://badger-pipe.com/collections/pex-al-pex-fittings
When I talked with them yesterday it was either crimp style or threaded clamps. But they stated the threaded style are for temparary use and crimp is the best for long term. I added a picture of the clamp. Also see the PEX size chart off of badgers page. My thermopex has the same dimensions as 1-1/2.

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Post by Rob R. » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 12:18 pm

Some guys just use stainless hose clamps. never tried it myself, but if it is in an area that is accessible I don't see a big issue with it.

 
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Post by hotblast1357 » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 1:11 pm

Yup just use those stainless threaded clamps, I’ve seen them on many outdoor boiler installs.

Like rob says, if there not buried in the ground or in the wall where u can’t get to them, they should be fine.

 
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Post by Frank F » Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 1:16 pm

Rob R. wrote:
Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 12:18 pm
Some guys just use stainless hose clamps. never tried it myself, but if it is in an area that is accessible I don't see a big issue with it.
All my joints are accessible.


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