Plumbing Press Tool

October 30, 2024 Post a Comment

Plumbing press tool

Long gone is the need for open flames and special work permits to join pipe. A plumbing press tool will allow you to make repairs without shutting off the water or draining the pipe completely.

How do you use a pipe press tool?

Press jaw into the press tool and push the pin until it locks into place open the jaw and insert the

What is a pro press tool?

Propress tools are used to be crimp or press copper fittings to pipe. These are the ideal replacement for the traditional sweating and soldering techniques used that are more hazardous than pressing. Shop below for Milwaukee, Ridgid, Viega and Rothenberger press tools.

What is a pipe press?

It's pressing; using a hydraulic tool to apply force to a fitting to join two pieces of pipe. Though pressing is not yet the standard in the United States and Canada, it's not new or unproven technology. Pressing can be used with copper, copper-nickel, stainless steel and carbon steel, as well as PEX.

How long does a ProPress fitting last?

All depends on the water. Water treatment is a good plan regardless. It should be more than 25 years.

Is ProPress better than solder?

Unlike soldering, ProPress systems do not need an open flame to be completed. This creates a safer work environment and by not requiring a hot work permit, saves time. Another advantage over soldering, ProPress fittings can be installed without having to drain and dry the system beforehand.

Do ProPress fittings leak?

In general, Viega Propress fittings only leak due to one of three reasons; the fitting was never pressed, the copper tubing was not properly inserted or the pressing jaws were not properly aligned. If the fitting was never pressed, confirm that the tubing is properly installed and proceed with pressing.

Are press fittings reliable?

Press fitting connections are secure. As long as the pipe is prepared correctly according to the press tool system manufacturer instructions, the connection is as strong as a welded or soldered connection.

Can you ProPress soft copper?

ProPressG is approved for use with hard copper tubing from ½" to 2" and soft copper tubing in ½" to 1¼" diameters. All tubing must comply with ASTM B88 standards. ProPressG fittings are also approved for installations in above- and below-ground applications.

Why is there a green dot on ProPress fittings?

A green dot on a Viega ProPress, MegaPress fitting indicates Smart Connect technology with an EPDM sealing element. A yellow dot on a Viega MegaPressG fitting indicates Smart Connect technology with an HNBR sealing element.

Can you use ProPress on PEX?

ProPress copper to PEX fittings are needed when installers are adding new supply lines to a home or business. Traditionally, making these connections involves the use of sweat adapters.

How many types of press tools are there?

Generally press tools are categorized by the types of operation performed using the tool, such as blanking, piercing, bending, forming, forging, trimming etc. The press tool will also be specified as a blanking tool, piercing tool, bending tool etc.

Can ProPress go underground?

It's one of the most common questions we get: can MegaPress, ProPress and other fittings be used underground? The answer is yes.

Can you solder a ProPress fitting?

Can you solder next to ProPress fittings? Yes. When soldering next to ProPress fittings, the installer must remain at least three tube diameters away from the connection to prevent damage to the sealing element.

What is the difference between M press and B press?

Jaws with an M profile should NOT be used with these fittings. > B< Press fittings, which are for hot and cold drinking water applications, have the advantage of a 'leak before press' indicator. This is designed to show a leak at low pressure if any joint has been missed or wrongly pressed.

Do plumbers use ProPress?

What Is ProPress? ProPress is a system for connecting copper pipes. A plumber uses a ProPress to fit a pipe joint and itself is a trading name used by Manufacturer Viega, but there are also other companies manufacturing the ProPress type fittings.

Do professional plumbers use SharkBite?

Most professional plumbers believe that SharkBite fittings and other kinds of push-fit fittings should only be used as an emergency, temporary fix, and not for any enclosed or permanent plumbing system.

How much pressure can ProPress fittings handle?

Engineered for a variety of gas applications, including natural gas, LP gas and fuel oil, Viega ProPressG has been tested to withstand a maximum pressure of 125 psi and an ambient temperature range of -40 degrees F to 180 degrees F.

How far apart do ProPress fittings need to be?

Tubing Diameter	Minimum Distance (inches)	Minimum Distance (mm)
2 in	3/4 in	20 mm
2-1/2 in	5/8 in	15 mm
3 in	5/8 in	15 mm
4 in	5/8 in	15 mm

What is the life expectancy of a SharkBite fitting?

How long do SharkBite fittings last? SharkBite fittings last a long time. In fact, SharkBite warrants the fittings for 25 years when used with SharkBite tubing.