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I’d like a pivot head press gun for tight spots. Like crimping under a slab if you tunneled under a little bit. For this kind of repair my guy has to make today.

 

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So I got a hell of a deal last year on 2 Nibco pro press guns and jaw sets, $1500.00 for both sets. One is the full size beast and the other is a compact model that does up to 1" Dude was an old co-worker who became a rep for them, and then quit.

Anyways, with the amount of gas we've been doing lately I have 3 ridgid pro press guns and 3 of the mega press jaw sets. Well today i needed one of the mega press sets and ridgid guns. I keep the Large nibco and jaws on my little work truck. I had done sent everyone out for the day this morning and forgot to ask one of the guys for their ridgid gun and mega press jaws. So i went on Nibcos website to see if they offer a gas jaw set for their guns. Well, they make Carbon G fittings, but i didnt see a jaw set offered for their guns for carbon fittings, just copper fittings. So i called them and they told me they do not make jaws for their guns for carbon fittings. He said that the Ridgid AND milwaukee carbon jaws fit their nibco gun and they have no plans to make their own because of that. I found that really interesting. I really didnt want to have to buy another mega press jaw set. I have 3 of them, but a personal set on my little work truck would be nice. I have too much on my mind constantly to remember everything i need daily. So annoying. pictured are the 2 guns i bought from him. he gave me a bunch of their products as well. 2 huge tubs full.

 

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I don’t understand why you’re not pressing copper gas fittings on hard type L copper tube.
Get with the program Rocky

Dude, I would be the only plumber in town doing that, and it would scare me. Not because of the install, but because of what some other jackasss or HO may try to do later. I use CCST from time to time, and recently this month started using the yellow poly for underground.

But people are dangerous. Like gas grill stub outs on new homes. Everyone else leaves them capped outside on a new un-sold home. Not us. We install a valve, and regulator (IF needed) and cap the end of the line. I've had 5 calls the past few years of guys wanting someone to come check the gas on their grill, that its shooting flames 4 feet high, from them hooking it up themselves not knowing what they're doing. I could see that copper line getting tapped into for anything else but gas by someone else.

 

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Nothings legal in Massachusetts.

Copper is allowed. I’ve used the yellow coated rolled copper once. Wasn’t a fan. Flaring sucks. Espcially when you forget to slide the fuggin flare nut on first. 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

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Are you in Ma?

Nah man. I’m in FL. 😁 that was a response to Terry asking if copper is allowed here.

 

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Do these jaws wear out ?

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No.

 

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I’m a master plumber and a journeyman fitter. I don’t have any welding certifications. We will tack weld fittings in place and let the welder come behind us and actually do the welding.

I got interested in welding last year. I bought a lincoln multi function, MIG/TIG/Stick welding. Ive played around it and used it to make a repair on our golf cart, real control arm cracked on one side and was on backorder. Its pretty neat. I like the mig the most. easiest to use. still learning though, how to dial it in and get it set right. says its good for up to 3/8 inch steel. More than i would ever need.

 

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I practiced writing my name on a few pieces of 1/4" steel. it didnt look good.. I dont know who's welding Ridgid gang boxes together these days but the last 2 ive bought, all i can say I DAYUM. Look like ray charles did it.

 

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I’ve done all the solder I ever care to do. Ancient tech. Right up there with pouring lead. Live in the now Wayne.

 

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Here’s the flaring tool I use.

Watch this video and let Paul tell you all about it. Paul’s a homosexual but he’s knowledgeable about flaringbtools.

Enjoy

Please, tell us more about Paul. Is he into that "pegging" thing you guys taught me about earlier?

 

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You should take all those NON Douglas channel locks, tape a 1.00 bill to them and throw them in the woods. The dollar is so in case they’re ever found, at least they found something worth keeping. 😂

 

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I’m not sure where your going with that but I have no problem with channelock pliers. Those Douglas pliers are nothing new, every supply house from one end of I-10 to the other sells them.

sounds like fanboy brand talk to me breh

Douglas are the superior pliers. I’ll take the Pepsi challenge to that any day of the week.

 

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If i ever saw those laying on the ground anywhere id leave them and let em rust. I have pinched my damn hands on the Channel Locks brands more times than i care to remember. They suck. My opinion. Doesn't make me wrong or right.

 

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I don’t think I’ve ever pinched my hand with them. Ever.

So maybe it’s either your hand or how you’re using them.

The jaws are a bit off on sizing VS the douglas, not as deep either, they slip off from time to time.

 

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I understand you don’t like them because you’ve had bad experiences with them and have had better experiences with pliers of a different brand and style.

Personally I’ve never had a problem at all with any of the tools you see laid out or they simply wouldn’t be there in the pic. I’m very pleased with all.

are those hollow shaft nut drivers?

 

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Yes they is

they better be.

 

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The compact jaws for Ridgid last approx 5,000 presses.

The standard size tool
Jaws last approximately 10,000 presses.

Ridgid ring kits last 5,000 presses

I would expect Milwaukee life cycle to be close to that.

What say you Rocky ?

Ok, we had some issues withe Ridgid RP240 compact press gun and jaw kit. We returned the first 1 because we had issues with drips on 3/4 presses. Had the same issue again with the replacement unit on 3/4 presses. 2nd time around instead of cutting fittings out to inspect for proper fitment, we re pressed with the standard (larger) press gun and drips stopped. We formed an experienced opinion that the compact tool lacked in power to make a tight enough press. These were streamline press fittings and we've never had an issue with the streamline propress fittings before. So i returned the compact one yet again and just bought another RP350 and jaw set up to 2",

The nibco compact i bought with the larger nibco has worked fine though. No issues with any presses. I didnt test the ridgid compact on any other vittings like Viega or Mueller. In my opinion it should have not been an issue based on the amount of streamline press fittings we have installed over the years. I prefer Viega but my main supplier stocks streamline because they probably make more money off of the streamline. Who can blame them.

I wouldnt buy the Milwaukee Compact press anything. I would get the m18 version and have that extra capability to press up to 4" on copper and 4" on carbon. Just my 2 cents.

 

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We have been looking at this set for that reason...not always needed but when they are, VERY helpful...looked at the smaller M12 press tool but it takes different jaws, than the M18 and ridgid models, so small but pretty irritating that it won't match up to anything else...

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Ridgid-28043-1-2-to-1-1-4-Compact-ProPress-Ring-Kit-C1-Ring-Actuator-Carrying-Case?utm_source=google_ad&utm_medium=Shopping_withoutdata&utm_campaign=Shopping_Without_PLTV_data&gclid=Cj0KCQjw48OaBhDWARIsAMd966D9b4Lkmnifdqt4puJ0N0LRj1CWJ-qo10j_RGXkFUOJSzNJpLPggBUaAkg9EALw_wcB

We have been looking at this set for that reason...not always needed but when they are, VERY helpful...looked at the smaller M12 press tool but it takes different jaws, than the M18 and ridgid models, so small but pretty irritating that it won't match up to anything else...

yea, i guess if they made the 1/2" to 2" jaw set that use with the press jaw for 2-1/2 through 4" you wouldnt need a pivoting head. Im not sure if they offer that on 1/2" through 2" though.

 

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I thought you bought a Milwaukee compact 12v pex crimp press tool

It is not the compact. its the m18. light AF.