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Anyone using the latest Rehau tool? (RAM)

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Richard Miller_2
Richard Miller_2 Member Posts: 139
in THE MAIN WALL
I have it and I love it. The 1/2" combo tool is very cool and works like a charm. I can post pics if any wants to see it. It is made by Malco for Rehau.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
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    Please...

    do share my friend.

    Thanks!

    ME
  • Richard Miller_2
    Richard Miller_2 Member Posts: 139
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    Here it is...

    You can put a 1/2", 3/4", or a 1" expanding head on one end and the other end squeezes 1/2" rings only.

    It is fast and the joints never leak. Even in cold weather.

    I really hate to say this but... goodbye Wirsbo.

    I have used a bunch of Rehau but the old squezze tool was horrible!

    The second generation was better.

    Third time IS A CHARM!

    I love this tool
  • Richard Miller_2
    Richard Miller_2 Member Posts: 139
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    This is the second generation...

    I was lucky enough to end up with 2 complete sets. Each set included

    Toolbox

    Expander tool

    1/2, 3/4, and 1" expander heads

    Second generation squeeze tool

    1/2, 3/4, and 1" easy change jaws for the 2nd gen tool

    Cleaning brush

    Lube

    Allen wrench

    Pipe cutters (a white version of the orange General one)

    Large diameter ratchet pipe cutters


    I combined sets to end up with this in one toolbox...

    2 - 3rd gen tools with 1/2" expander heads

    1 - Expander tool with 3/4 head

    1 - Expander tool with 1" head

    1 - 2nd gen squeeze tool with 3/4" head

    1 - 2nd gen squeeze tool with 1" head

    2 - Pipe cutters

    1 - Large diameter pipe cutters

    1 - Lube

    1 - Brush

    2 - Allen wrenches

    Talk about a production set up!

    They had a trade in program where you could trade in old Wirsbo tools for these sets. I traded in 2 I bought for $75 each. Salesman likes it because now he sells me pipe and fittings.

    Fittings are a lot cheaper than Wirsbo. Rings are 60% of Wirsbo's cost. Nothing against Wirsbo. I like them. But I like this better.
  • Richard Miller_2
    Richard Miller_2 Member Posts: 139
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    and....

    Here are some fittings I put together to show you.

    Very easy to reuse!
  • Earthfire
    Earthfire Member Posts: 543
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    Easy Reuse ???

    Please explain how to reuse the fittings?
  • Richard Miller_2
    Richard Miller_2 Member Posts: 139
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    simple

    warm up the sleeve with a heat gun until the PEX underneath is soft (I cheat with a torch) and then slide the sleeve back with a pliers. Same as with Wirsbo except I would never reuse a Wirsbo ring!
  • Earthfire
    Earthfire Member Posts: 543
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    works for me
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