Securing an Expansion PEX Connection with the Zurn QELHD_ Expansion Tool Head

[@titusdaniel]

I'd love to get these heads but I can't find them available for purchase anywhere online! Zurn's website is absolutely no help at all.

[@ronaldnaeyaert3653]

I called Zurn. They recommend their Zurn heads for Zurn Pex-B pipe used with expansion fittings. Zurn confirmed their heads work with the Milwaukee M12 and M18 Pex expansion tools

[@ZurnIndustries]

Glad we could help!

[@tinman1955]

@@ZurnIndustries OK to use DeWalt expansion heads with Zurn pipe?

[@ohger1]

I always suspected PEX B was expandable. I also expected the pressure-up time to be much longer, but 45 minutes is a long time for a professional to wait before pressurizing the repair on install after the last expansion.

[@titusdaniel]

Coming in too late to make any difference here, but all PEX B is not expandable. Zurn's pex is basically pex b, but it's special because it can be used with expansion tools or crimps. Most pex b isn't expandable.

[@ohger1]

@@titusdaniel Sioux Chief also certifies its B for F1960 expansion fittings.

[@cob705]

I've used the Upinor rings, (w/ tape wrapped over them) instead of hose clamps on my air compressor hoses, they work better

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

So only zurn Pex B can be expansion? What's the difference between zurn Pex B and other brand pex B?

[@mohawkmike142]

Funny in 2 years no one has answered your question. (I've asked it myself). I've used Uponor A with the original Milwaukee expansion tool and I don't have leaks. I first installed it in my own home and it's been fine. The burst pressure of B is higher but both are well above what any home is going to see so it's a non factor. A is better with ice.. I think Zurn just jumped on the bandwagon because without admitting it they know Uponor A is a better. Tons of it in high end commercial applications....good enough for me.

[@JS-hl1oc]

What is the ring material? Pex A or Pex B?

[@abbeyhickmann8344]

Hello JS! The expansion rings are made of PEX B material just like our tubing. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at [e-mail]

[@JS-hl1oc]

Thanks !

[@rabzrabbz3291]

Where the heck can I buy this zurn heads . They do not last long and it is hard to find where to buy them .

[@ZurnIndustries]

These are available for purchase through any of our Zurn PEX distributors. You can use our Distributor Locator tool on our website to locate one near you: www.zurn.com/distributor-locator. Even if they don’t have it in stock, many of them can order it for you. Additionally, you can contact a rep in your area to call on distributors. They would have the best chance of knowing who may have it on the shelf. You can use the Rep Locator tool to find one near you: www.zurn.com/rep-locator.

[@ffter888]

Can it be used with Milwaukee or Dewalt expansion tool?

[@ZurnIndustries]

There are a couple ASTM F1960 Expansion power tools on the market that are approved for use with Zurn Expansion Interlocking Heads. Please email [e-mail] for full details. Thanks!

[@Beniamin6665]

Pex A

[@abbeyhickmann8344]

Hey Ben, it is actually PEX B! Zurn only manufactures PEX B tubing and rings that can be both crimped and expanded.

[@martinmarin841]

This tool is a copy of Milwaukee tool

[@abbeyhickmann8344]

Hey Martin! This tool is a cooperation between Milwaukee and Zurn. Zurn has manufactured our own tool heads that expand the tubing and sleeves more uniformly that are used in conjunction with the Milwaukee tool. If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out at [e-mail]

[@martinmarin841]

@@abbeyhickmann8344 can u send me a set of heads to see if fit on my existing Milwaukee tool

[@he-got-a-new-mommy]

@@martinmarin841 can u send me the heads martin i want to try them out buddy

[@mohawkmike142]

A rip off of Uponor. I wonder if Milwaukee likes one of their tools being used with the name taped over.

[@ZurnIndustries]

Thank you for your comment. This tool is a cooperation between Milwaukee and Zurn. Zurn has manufactured our own tool heads that expand the tubing and sleeves more uniformly that are used in conjunction with the Milwaukee tool.

[@mohawkmike142]

@@ZurnIndustries Your tool expands B pex better than the Uponor heads expands A? is that what you are saying? B is NOT better than A and the letter designation is not the reason. Go kink some B and then get a heat gun out to restore . A has a tighter bend radius . Uncoil both and tell me which one straightens better. Then tell all the Viega lovers here why Zurn went to expanding connections. Milwaukee likes their labels covered during you "cooperative" effort? Doubt that.

[@he-got-a-new-mommy]

@@mohawkmike142 pex A can leech thats why i dont use pex A

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

@@mohawkmike142 pretty common not to show other brand names. go kink some copper or maybe smarter dont kink your pipe at all. type a smells like cheeze and rats chew through it. you really think that stuff is that good ?

[@g0osefraba]

@@mohawkmike142 I've worked with both and actually find pex A a lot easier to kink. I like the fact that with pex b it's more Ridgid, you can straighten it out and makes feeding it through holes/tight spaces much easier than A. Been putting in pex B for over 10 years and haven't had a single leak.