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Execute PEX Crimp

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Why I Switched to PEX Press #plumbing #trades #viega

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What happens here

With the PEX pipe fully inserted into the Viega PureFlow fitting, carefully position the entire assembly into the Viega PureFlow jaws of the press tool. Ensure that the integrated pressing ring of the fitting is correctly seated within the jaws. Once aligned, activate the press tool by pressing its trigger. The tool will automatically cycle, applying the precise amount of force to compress the fitting onto the PEX pipe, creating a permanent, sealed connection. After the crimp is complete and the tool has fully cycled, release the trigger and remove the tool. The presenter humorously demonstrates the strength of the resulting connection by using it as a bottle opener.

Goal: Create a permanent, leak-proof PEX connection.

Tools and materials

  • Press Tool Ridgid — To apply the necessary hydraulic or mechanical force to crimp the fitting onto the pipe
  • Viega PureFlow Jaws Viega — The specific jaws that contour and apply the correct crimp profile to the Viega PureFlow fitting

What they say

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the witness marks it's fully inserted. Also, if you forget to press this last one, it'll leak and that's not a problem cuz you can just fix it right up wet or dry. Put the ring in the hub, press away. Now you can open Viega soda pops. Nice. Crimp done. So what makes this crimp style superior to others? Yeah, so this is going to be your alternative to either expansion or crimp. Versus expansion, you have to heat the tube,

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