Pro-Press for copper pipe - Opinions
#1
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Pro-Press for copper pipe - Opinions
Hello,
I did some searching on here and the internet about Pro-press copper fittings and it seems to be mostly used in commercial applications, outside of walls. I have a friend who typically helps me solder pipes when needed, in this case it's new shower valve. He said he wants to use Pro-press instead of soldering because it's easier and the latest and greatest. I have my concerns about doing anything but soldering inside walls.
What's the consensus on this forum? Is Pro-Press a safe route to go in this day and age?
I did some searching on here and the internet about Pro-press copper fittings and it seems to be mostly used in commercial applications, outside of walls. I have a friend who typically helps me solder pipes when needed, in this case it's new shower valve. He said he wants to use Pro-press instead of soldering because it's easier and the latest and greatest. I have my concerns about doing anything but soldering inside walls.
What's the consensus on this forum? Is Pro-Press a safe route to go in this day and age?
#3
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Agreed but my friend has all the tools and fittings, he gets them at work, so it would be no cost to me. It's just a matter if it's a good idea to crimp pipes inside walls. Seems risky since there is no way to see if there failing until you see water stains on the ceiling.
#4
This is typical resistance to anything new. It's new to you, but not new to the industry. It's been around since the late 1980s. So you have nothing to worry about.
https://www.viega.us/content/dam/vie...ropress_en.pdf
https://www.viega.us/content/dam/vie...ropress_en.pdf
#6
Notice the literature says that non professional use may void the warranty. In other words, if the user knows what he's doing, you have nothing to worry about. If he doesn't know what he's doing, then anything could go wrong. That's true with anything.
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#7
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I've worked with a couple plumbers and HVAC installers who have switched over almost exclusively to ProPress when working with copper. The time savings (and therefore cost savings) is significant.
I would absolutely trust an installation done with them.
For the DIYers out there, they are cheaper non-powered press tools. ($195)
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-...1-2-3-4-1-Jaws
I haven't tried it, and the reviews say they aren't all that convenient due to the space needed to open the handles in tight spaces, but certainly more at the DIY price point rather than the Milwaukee or Rigid battery press kits.
I would absolutely trust an installation done with them.
For the DIYers out there, they are cheaper non-powered press tools. ($195)
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Bluefin-...1-2-3-4-1-Jaws
I haven't tried it, and the reviews say they aren't all that convenient due to the space needed to open the handles in tight spaces, but certainly more at the DIY price point rather than the Milwaukee or Rigid battery press kits.