The Old plumber shows how to join copper fittings and pipe with new tool.

[Squarerig]

The only difficulty is that one cannot use this tool in a narrow corner.Or can one?Thank you for the vid.

[TheOldkid888]

@Squarerig Hello;

Great question!

Actually they have a pivoting head that goes on the end of the tool that allows you to work in tight corners.

That was my thought when I first saw the tool.

On bigger jobs it saves an enormous amount of time for installs. You can press up to 4" copper with it.

Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day!!! Al

[lebite]

so what is the name of this kind of connection?  Crimp or compression?

[TheOldkid888]

@lebite Hello;

I would call it a compression; as the tool is called a press fit. It is very handy, but the tool is very expensive and the fittings are up there in price as well. It has a place for sure in the plumbing world as it saves an enormous amount of time. Ideal in places where the water will not completely turn off and you can easily add a shut-off with this system.

Thanks for commenting and have a great day!!! Al

[vigilantegardener]

wow! that is amazing - we need to get one!

[TheOldkid888]

@vigilantegardener Pretty amazing stuff for sure! You can rent the tool, as it is very expensive ($2000) ,but if you are in the business of copper installs;it will save you a lot of time.The smaller fittings are about 3 to 4 times more expensive,but as they go up in size they actually get much cheaper.All fitings are made of type K copper. I will be using this quite a bit in the future for areas where the water will not completely turn off.Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day...Al

[vigilantegardener]

@TheOldkid888 Maybe rent - way too expensive to buy :) Thanks for your excellent videos and info regarding plumbing - gives us some self-confidence now when we attempt to 'fix' our plumbing!

[TheOldkid888]

@vigilantegardener Hey there:You can handle any remodelling or reno no doubt.There are so many ways to install or repair waterlines today.Thanks for your kind words and enjoy the rest of the rest of the weekend....Al

[TheOldkid888]

@vigilantegardener Thanks for your kind words and good luck with any plumbing repairs.Feel free to fire away any questions you may have.Enjoy the day and thanks for watchhing...Al