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propress fittings

Kal Row
Kal Row Member Posts: 1,520
in THE MAIN WALL
and the labor savings more than offsets your cost,

in the smaller sizes - you had better be able to get the customer to pay for it by showing him pictures of joints full of green patina and pictures of a beautiful propess job - though, some customers will know that patina, while ugly, is actually protective

i haven’t switched - cause it's not commercial code yet in NYC, plus none of my local suppliers carry a good stock

there are Chinese-cuff type captive o-ring fittings coming to market - that will have the advantage of 1)not requiring special tools, and 2)being disconnectable also

http://www.cashacme.com/sharkbite.html is one example - there are others

however – if it’s code in your area, and you can get the rems tool, and your supplier has good stock, it does make economic sense now in the 1.5 and larger sizes

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  • pat_3
    pat_3 Member Posts: 89
    pro press fittings

    I have been considering investing in a pro press tool,probable a rems due to price and some possitive feedback seen here on the wall.i have never heard or seen anyone in my area using a press tool for copper.recently priced out the propress fittings and was shocked how expensive they were,1.70 for a3/4 elbow.is that a realistic price or are my suppliers hammering me because its an item not in demand in my area? if it is a realistic price,is there an overall savings in using press fittings?i do alot of copper work,just want to make sure the tool makes financial sense.any responses are greatly apreciated.

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  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
    Go Back and price 4\" \"T's\"

    and what i say is only an opinion however i would use fittings under 2" and secure the heck out of them, the smaller fittings are acceptable as they dont seem to wander out of alignement...make certain the fittings are available that you may require also,...and last buh not least consider giving youself some lee way when doing layout to maneouver the tools and get back at and repair or replace anything you install. Have A Nice Day. *~/:)
  • Nick_16
    Nick_16 Member Posts: 79


    How much does the Propress tool cost?
  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    Cost

    Rems with 1/2, 3/4, 1" lists for plus minus 1200. Ridgid CT 400 with copper pipe dies to 4" will set you back about 4000.00 Its not what it costs its what it saves you can put copper pipe together as fast as you can pull the trigger and for 1" pipe and larger you can not beat it. Best Wishes J.Lockard
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