I think they updated the blue press... its a smaller die but still rounded and has a super tight fit now. Working great for my for 50 crimps, no leaks...
Ik heb ook zo een tang van het rechtse model gekocht met V bekken voor Viega profipress koper . De helft van de koppelingen lekte . ik heb gereclameerd maar ze begrijpen het niet in China . Ik heb nu M bekken besteld voor Geberit en C staal en ga daar nu Viega profipress koper met persen . Deze bekken hebben een smallere persing hopelijk gaat het nu
I really wish I thought to look up this vid before I bought one of these amazin specials. I just got mine last week and luckily the first fitting I crimped was on a boiler safety valve that didn't need to hold any pressure but I immediately noticed the crimp isn't solid and allowed for a teeny bit of wiggling so I did the rest of the job the old fashioned way. I was thinking at first I could grind a smidge of the die out so it would crimp tighter but thats when I noticed the sh1tty angle on the die like you pointed out. I guess I'll try to find the older style and swap the dies and return it. It's almost kinda funny at this point when I buy something without researching it first only to then discover videos like this from years earlier warning me of the same issues Im having🤦♂️🤣
Hey Mike, so how's this newer Slimmer tool worked, and how's the Frankenstein combination work out for you buddy? I had the original one too and now buying this newer slimmer model, cause I can't pressed the 3/4" Viega copper T fitting. Thanks.
this is great information for techs or for do it yourselfers/ the problem is that all these junkie crimpers are cheap and not well made they have a cool look and look great in the package but thats it / GOOD LUCK
Those dies are absolute trash tier compared to any of the legitimate powered ones on the market. There's a reason why the pros use the kit that costs around 2500 to 3K dollars. Seriously though, you will probably be able to get by with these for a DIY enthusiast that needs to do this every once in a while. If you're going full duty cycle and you even sniff these items, you're doing it wrong.
@@qinlingzhou8815 hand press tools are not made by big manufactures . Entry level new electric almost 1k . Im a 20 yr pro. I have very few technical peers in the industry
@@qinlingzhou8815 also to consider scope of work . A service tech may press 10 fittings a month , broze 50 , flare 20 . How much weight , cost including maint batteries down time for charging etc is 10 pp firtings worth ? Where as an installer might press 200 a day . Many tools are electric but i choose hand operating for technician reasons . Call if you need more help
Thanks for sharing this video. It seems to be they updated the dice 2023. Mine are more hexagonal. It worked perfect, no leaks.
I think they updated the blue press... its a smaller die but still rounded and has a super tight fit now. Working great for my for 50 crimps, no leaks...
Yeah i got the new model . Its definitely better dies
Do u have a link to the one you’re talking about
Would the ridgid head fit on the new style?
I was wondering the same except I was wondering if the Milwaukee M18 heads would fit. Looks to be nearly identical
I just purchased this, have t done any crimps. However, I do see I have the rounded die. What would you recommend to get the better die?
Ik heb ook zo een tang van het rechtse model gekocht met V bekken voor Viega profipress koper . De helft van de koppelingen lekte . ik heb gereclameerd maar ze begrijpen het niet in China . Ik heb nu M bekken besteld voor Geberit en C staal en ga daar nu Viega profipress koper met persen . Deze bekken hebben een smallere persing hopelijk gaat het nu
I really wish I thought to look up this vid before I bought one of these amazin specials. I just got mine last week and luckily the first fitting I crimped was on a boiler safety valve that didn't need to hold any pressure but I immediately noticed the crimp isn't solid and allowed for a teeny bit of wiggling so I did the rest of the job the old fashioned way. I was thinking at first I could grind a smidge of the die out so it would crimp tighter but thats when I noticed the sh1tty angle on the die like you pointed out. I guess I'll try to find the older style and swap the dies and return it. It's almost kinda funny at this point when I buy something without researching it first only to then discover videos like this from years earlier warning me of the same issues Im having🤦♂️🤣
Yeah i ended up buying 3 or 4 different press tools .
Hey Mike, so how's this newer Slimmer tool worked, and how's the Frankenstein combination work out for you buddy? I had the original one too and now buying this newer slimmer model, cause I can't pressed the 3/4" Viega copper T fitting. Thanks.
this is great information for techs or for do it yourselfers/ the problem is that all these junkie crimpers are cheap and not well made they have a cool look and look great in the package but thats it / GOOD LUCK
What do you mean by "rounded"?
What brand were these?
Those dies are absolute trash tier compared to any of the legitimate powered ones on the market. There's a reason why the pros use the kit that costs around 2500 to 3K dollars. Seriously though, you will probably be able to get by with these for a DIY enthusiast that needs to do this every once in a while. If you're going full duty cycle and you even sniff these items, you're doing it wrong.
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Full of obsolete info! I am sure Rigid, Milwaukee & pro plumbers like this video.
@@qinlingzhou8815 hand press tools are not made by big manufactures . Entry level new electric almost 1k . Im a 20 yr pro. I have very few technical peers in the industry
@@qinlingzhou8815 also to consider scope of work . A service tech may press 10 fittings a month , broze 50 , flare 20 . How much weight , cost including maint batteries down time for charging etc is 10 pp firtings worth ? Where as an installer might press 200 a day . Many tools are electric but i choose hand operating for technician reasons . Call if you need more help