A mini-lesson about PEX crimping - Intro to Plumbing Series

[@MrSoulMonk]

I was unaware of the pro crimp until I watched this video. Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@ConstructionEd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gregkrivec8002]

Very educational, great explanation of the PEX crimping process !

[@popawalker]

I'm glad you have these videos out, they will be very helpful as time progresses. We just bought a new house that has PEX pipe. I am wanting to install a whole house filter setup and the PEX videos are very good. I worked many years as a pipe fitter but never ran into PEX before this house. Thank you for the concise teaching video. I am always wanting to learn new things or better ways of doing projects.

[@ConstructionEd]

Glad to help and good luck on the project

[@pedrogaston]

Thanks!

[@ConstructionEd]

Thank you for the support - I am glad that you enjoyed the resource

[@scott3013]

Thanks for this great video! There was a lot of useful information in here that went beyond the simple "How to crimp a PEX tube" tutorials. Very insightful!

[@ConstructionEd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@86lngd25]

nice dude you helped me out save some money on a service call to my hotwater heater

[@fishynut8252]

Simple but powerful! Some people don’t know what they don’t know!

[@ConstructionEd]

very true

[@kevinmcgill4865]

Great video... thank you. You do a great job in explaining everything

[@ConstructionEd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shebe9798]

Stumbled across this video, which is very informative. Thanks!

[@ConstructionEd]

glad you found us

[@rorydaddy]

Very Helpful Tips and Video, Thanks

[@ConstructionEd]

Glad you enjoy the video

[@pedropereira8924]

Thanks for sharing such great information, blessings!!!

[@ConstructionEd]

You are so welcome!

[@davidmadisontheguardian]

I've spent my life solving tricky problems as efficiently as possible. One way to deal with the sliding of the NON pro-crimp ring, is to simply use painters or scotch tape to hold it firmly in place temporarily. Another solution that doesn't waste material is to learn to tie a very simple knot with string to the side that it might slide to. Such as a Constrictor knot on a bight. This allows you to use one piece of string multiple times, cutting down on going through tape and having to work that into your ongoing expenses if you do this kind of a thing on a regular basis to make your money.

[@trevorbukieda9880]

Can you use the copper crimp rings on both pex a and pex b?

[@brucejacobs4026]

no pex a is different method, parts and tools.

[@synthesizerisking2886]

I like your lessons and the convenience of you demonstrating things on your table which is very valuable, but.... Is there any way you can do your demonstrations under a real demo sink with running water so that you can give us more realistic hands on results and show us how difficult it could be in tight situations, and how that wide expand of that crimping tool will work under a sink with the plumbing going down through the floor. I would like to see the moment when you cut the pre existing pex B pipe after turning off the water so we can get educated on how water pressure works and how it can be messy unlike the clean dry easy convenience of a partial dry pipe demonstrated on a dry table....

[@ConstructionEd]

Installing PEX under an existing sink or vanity is really a pain in the butt, but typically the PEX ends at the angle stop shutoff value that should be in a location that is somewhat free of all the other lines. Last time I did one, I removed all the drain lines first so I had enough room. When we update our plumbing lessons we will make a video in field type setting vs the classroom. But that is certainly not where we would have started, as filming under a sink is harder than it needs to be for a lesson

[@santhasunimal3604]

Thanks good lesson ❤

[@ConstructionEd]

You're welcome 😊

[@martinmercerjr8615]

If you are crimping a pipe in the wall , how do you get that big tool close to the wall or in tight spots

[@ConstructionEd]

That is a challenge. The pipe often moves around a bunch until all connections are made, so select the order of connections to make carefully. Then attach the pipe to the studs last. But it is a often a challenge.

[@GRAVED1GGER44]

Does the orange plastic ring on the pro crimp ring serve a purpose?

[@ConstructionEd]

yes - it acts as space to help line up the fasteners

[@stefanfedorowich9138]

I find the rings slip back and forth along the pipe regardless of the brass fitting... Is there anyway to prevent this movement of the ring?

[@nothankyou5524]

The Pro Pex ring is the one that claims to hold the ring in place. A little inert material would do the trick, say, bubble gum, tape, piece of thin cord tied in a circle "BEFORE" the ring. I've seen the cord tied around the crimp ring. When it didn't work out, they immediately knew why. I said nothing after "OR" before. A mistake generally sets the procedure in your mind. A very inexpensive installation lesson. Best wishes.

[@RafaelPerez-le1mp]

Hi, Can this crimping tool also be used with cpvc tubes? Thanks!!

[@ConstructionEd]

I would not use it for PVC or CPVC - that tubing is glued together at the fittings

[@nolannsautodetail5468]

What is the best brand for crimp tool u recommend.? And what brand or type of pex is best for this type of job. Thank u in advance

[@ConstructionEd]

I don't have a brand to recommend - it all depends on how often you are using the tool. But you can very go wrong with buying quality

[@martinmercerjr8615]

Which is better to use the brass fittings or the plastic fittings

[@ConstructionEd]

We think the brass fittings are better, but they are more expensive. That being said, it could just be an unjustified bias. Many new home production systems use the plastic, but they are often trying to save a buck anywhere.

[@bonniebonnie9388]

can you use that crimper for cooper pipes and metal fittings? or is it just for pex ?

[@ConstructionEd]

Nope - That crimper is just for PEX - There is a crimper for copper - but that process does require special fittings. I think they are great but they are expensive.

[@WilbertRobichaud]

How do you know which number to use with the turn to adjust ,mine got numbers from 1 to 4

[@ConstructionEd]

most of them are lower number the tighter the crimp - but check your particular tool

[@michaelkaye4998]

You didn’t mention pinch clamps. What are your thoughts on them?

[@ConstructionEd]

I am not a fan - I have no data on the fact but I choose to use the crimps.

[@c19rebelmax52]

How to un crimp the ring is one is replacing them ? thanks

[@ConstructionEd]

you can cut the rings with a cutting tool made it the process.

[@c19rebelmax52]

@@ConstructionEd thanks for the info.

[@gefflynn7171]

Greetings! What brand name tool do you recommend? thanks

[@ConstructionEd]

The one we used in the video was purchased off the shelf from Home Depot. Many brands are quality tools - the main thing to look for is if it feel sturdy. You have to put a fair amount of strength into it - you don't want it to feel cheap in your hands.

[@farmfitnesspham4913]

So that tools is for the ring only not for pinching clam

[@ConstructionEd]

Not sure what a pinching clam is, but the tool works great for the crimp ring

[@DR.PLUMBING]

Nice good 🙏👍👍👍

[@ConstructionEd]

Thanks

[@brucejacobs4026]

I do not like the idea of the pro rings. The placement of the pipe can not be seen after the installation. If the PEX is cut at an angle or if it slips a bit before the crimp happens you cant see that problem. I would think building inspectors would have a problem with it as they are only looking at it after the fact

[@joesledrider8530]

will this tool also work with PEX with aluminum inside. So it's aluminum tubing with PEX on the inside and outside of the pipe? Which ring would you use? it's 1/2 inch pipe.

[@ConstructionEd]

I don't know about PEX with aluminum in the inside.

[@jamesmarois8130]

Pex with "aluminum " or metal in it is probably in reference to "kitec" which that company when bankrupt from leaking fittings lawsuit

[@frederickdelius1106]

I have that too. Its been a pain trying to fix one spot that busted. Im about to just use these push to connect cuplings.

[@gregbrady8454]

I was told that the pinch crimps are only used by women. Is this true?

[@ConstructionEd]

Can't say that we agree

[@gregbrady8454]

@@ConstructionEd Ok good because I already bought them and don't want to return them. Thanks. I value your opinion over the guy at home Depot.

[@chrisortiz8072]

looks like the tool can be a knuckle buster

[@ConstructionEd]

It sure can be, and it hurts like heck.

[@askmeo2]

Funny, I could have sworn I heard my trigger finger locking up in time with the crimper.

[@jackcheng7437]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏🤝🤝

[@ConstructionEd]

Thanks

[@STEVEGOTITPOOL]

Didn’t help me . Couldn’t see up close what your doing

[@ConstructionEd]

Our new versions will have better close ups

[@JMBlackNet]

looking forward, will be using these soon. Would love to see you install some under a sink haha @@ConstructionEd

[@jg818]

Ill stick to shark bites and copper and solder lol

[@ConstructionEd]

you do you sir

[@bhall305]

Too much chatter

[@ConstructionEd]

sorry you feel that way. All of our videos are designed for our educational partners, we stay away from infotainment on purpose.