Cinch Clamp or Crimp Ring

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I'm looking to start installing either the Watts Cinch Clamp or Crimp Ring systems. Has anybody that has used both have a preference? I currently use the Uponor system, but it's not made for tight spaces. Ease of use is important, but so are tight, leak-proof joints. Thanks for your help.

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kevin coppinger_4

crimp rings...

tried and true....the cinch ones are a bit chincy..kpc

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hot_rod

I'll second the crimp rings

they work every time, look better, cost less, and have a great track record.

it will cost you a few more tools however. watts does offer a tool that have multiple sizes, but not a tight quarter version.

hot rod

Leo G_101

If you go to the cinch ring

do oyur push-ups!(G)

We have used both and still do on 1/2 ans 3/4. But no more 1". We had 2 tools break trying to cinch a particular manufactures brand of 1". On another occasion, had one of our techs off for a week with a pulled back muscle from trying to cinch a 1" ring above his head.

It seems that the trouble just started recently, as more manufactures have started producing these rings. We have found that some of them appear to be using a heavier guage stainless, while others are producing very low cost, low worth cinch tools. Though one of our tool failures (piece of the head broke) was a Uponor tool.

I still prefer the copper rings, but every now and again, a cincher is the only one that will work in the space provided.

Leo G

EJW_3

Uponor

Not made for tight spaces? I switched from Watts to Uponor for just that reason. It can be tough to get either Watts tool into a small space. With Uponor, the tool(expander) doesnt need to touch the pipe to make the final connection. I would never go back.

EJW

G Lyons

crimp rings

There ia a crimp ring tool for very tight places. instead of handles it is tightened with bolts.. Looks like the solution. I haven't tried one yet, but it was refreshing to know it was available. George