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Ever use an off brand press tool?

RayWohlfarth
RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,832
in THE MAIN WALL

Just curious for a future video

It seems like Milwaukee, Ridgid, Viega, and Dewalt are the known brands for press tools and jaws. Have you ever used an off brand and what were your results? I see so many choices now and they all seem to have rave reviews, brands like Zupper, Vevor, & Hhewlee.

Does anyone ever solder or brae anymore?

Thanks in advance

Ray Wohlfarth
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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,519

    Refrigeration techs still have to braze and solder.

  • mikedo
    mikedo Member Posts: 288

    i havent used one but the vevor has a great price point id also like to know if some has any experance with it.

  • mikedo
    mikedo Member Posts: 288

    they now have press fitting for ac pipes dont know if i would trust them with the higher pressures they use now

  • GroundUp
    GroundUp Member Posts: 2,420

    I sweat just about everything but personally own a Ridgid press tool that only goes up to 1-1/4". I had a job last year that was 2" and I wanted to press it due to time constraints, so I borrowed a Vevor tool from a friend and was quite impressed with it actually. He's had it for a few years and has no complaints that I'm aware of. I used to be in commercial and had a Ridgid 320 in my truck plus the shop had a few DeWalt tools as well, and I can say with absolute certainty that the Vevor one was better than the DeWalt on all accounts

  • mniska
    mniska Member Posts: 1

    I’m using the vevor right now for a faster service scenario. That said I’m new to propress fittings and don’t love not having as much control over making my piping look plumb and square when the tool crimps- maybe a learning curve. My tool is about 15 crimps in and so far so good. The megapress has been a lifesaver on a job recently. Vevor had a pretty good deal to add mega press jaws also.

  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,563

    They also make a Slushie Machine for those warm, opressing days!

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    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • winnie
    winnie Member Posts: 46

    I've been using the manual press too that Supplyhouse.com sells. I am only using it for DIY in my own house, and it is a pain in the arse to use. But it seems to give good results and the price is right for pressing a few fittings.

    https://www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-CPTLKIT-Copper-Press-Tool-w-1-2-3-4-1-Jaws

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,641

    Crooked pipe with press tools is common. Some say to press alternate sides of the pipe to try and avoid this.

    Personally I like to solder. But a 4" copper pipe with a leaking valve you can PP a new valve on very easily so it sure has its place.

    Is there anything VEVOR does not make? They must be a huge company.

    I would bet getting any repair parts or fixing their products is a big hassle.

    I predicted 25years ago that HD, LOwes etc would be selling knock off press tools. It took them longer than I thought but here we are.

  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,832

    Thank you all and especially @Alan (California Radiant) Forbes for the slushy machine LOL

    @EBEBRATT-Ed I see DIY ductless systems and that scares me

    Ray Wohlfarth
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