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Prepare PEX A Expansion Pipe and Expander Tool

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What happens here

Prepare the Milwaukee M12 PEX expander gun by selecting and attaching the correct 1/2-inch expander cone head. Apply a small amount of ProPress cone grease to the cone head to ensure smooth operation and prolong the life of the tool. Measure and cut a piece of 1/2-inch PEX A expansion pipe to the required length (approximately 3-3/4 inches, as measured for the specific installation) using PEX cutters, ensuring a straight, clean cut. Slide a PEX ring onto one end of this cut PEX pipe.

Goal: Ready the PEX pipe and expander tool for connecting the new hose bib.

Tools and materials

  • 1/2-inch Expander Cone Head Milwaukee — Attached to the PEX gun for 1/2-inch pipe expansion
  • 1/2-inch PEX A Expansion Pipe Rehau — The section of pipe to connect the new hose bib
  • Milwaukee M12 PEX Expander Gun Milwaukee — Expanding PEX A pipe
  • PEX Cutters Knipex — Cutting PEX pipe
  • PEX Ring — Used to create the PEX connection
  • Tape Measure — Measuring the length of PEX pipe needed
  • ProPress Cone Grease ProPress — Lubricating the expander cone

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together, about 3 and 3/4 inches . This is a Milwaukee M12 PEX gun. I've had it for an eternity. This is a real workhorse. A real beast, man. You connect, these things are interchangeable: 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch. Here is this small detail. There should be grease inside here. This tool needs to be supported so that the jaws move properly. So every now and then, lubricate it with ProPress lubricant for that cone, right around here . Don't overdo it, but it's important that everything inside is in good condition. You don't want rust to appear there. Try to avoid this. A pair of PEX rings is required. We put the fitting in place. Everything is fine here. Got it. I have these Knipex scissors. They cut perfectly straight. I like their V- shaped blade. It works very effectively. Only clean, even cuts. We have 3 and 3/4 inches to the edge. They drove. This is standing perfectly straight. So we need to leave some room for movement. Let

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