iCRIMPCopper Tube fittings Crimping tool with 1/2,3/4 and 1-inch Jaw for ProPress copper fitting IWISS-1632AF

Bought to see how I like crimp fittings before I buy a more expensive power crimper.This works better than I expected for the price. It’s a little heavy and won’t fit in real tight spaces but for most stuff it should be fine. I didn’t think it was hard to crimp like other reviews claimed. I have a pex band crimper that’s harder to use than this. The first time I used it I was prepared to really squeeze and was surprised how easy it was. It’s first use was to Install a tankless water heater and I crimped about 15 joints in less than 5 min after fitting and prep. Definitely a good tool if you don’t want to spend the thousands it costs for a power crimper or only need it occasionally.

First I'll note that I am terrible at soldering and I've used sharkbite push connect fittings on other projects. Sharkbite is easy & great but doesn't present well and can be difficult to provide supports. Next I consider myself to be in average strength/condition for an adult man. I was able to crimp a 1" fitting with this product with extreme effort but was able to get through it. 3/4" fittings are much easier but still taxing on arms after you do say 4 or 5. If your planning to use this on your home projects, doing a few fittings here and there this is a great tool. It does require a lot of space so not for cramped spaces; Consider sharkbite for those spaces if you can't solder.

It works for sure but it's a fair bit heavy and might be difficult in tight spaces. I yse mostly PEX in my state and have a pro press for that. I primarily bought this to Crimp conversion adapters from copper to PEX. I had a couple pipes that we couldn't quite stop the water from draining back in from further up in the system and didn't have time to wait for it to finish and put a solder fitting on it. This works on a wet fitting and enabled us to get moving along on the repipe. I don't use enough copper crimps to warrant the purchase of an additional $1500-2000 tool.This tool is solid, has the sizes I need and gets the job done. The handles extend for better leverage and close up for better carrying. The carrying case is okay and works well enough but I wouldn't toss it around too much in my truck. The other Crimp jaws float around in the case and won't stay in their respective spots. If I put some thin foam on top to keep them in place, it would help but really, it's not a detractor for me. This tool works very well for the price and convenience. The head piece swivels as well. If it broke, I would happily buy another one of these but I do expect this tool to last a good while. I would purchase with confidence. It's perfect if doing some small jobs or conversions.

Very quality tool, great attention to detail. It was able to fit in a smaller space than I thought. I had only an inch of clearance to get the latch over the line and it was able to make the seal. I crimped 5 fittings on my first use and it worked very well with no leaks or issues. The only downside is that it takes a lot of force to crimp the fitting but that's a given considering the nature of the connection type.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Works well for a manual. This is hard to use in small tight places. The handles extended make it easier to crimp the copper. Still a good buy

If you have the space to allow use of this tool, it works very well. Make sure to use an actual pipe cutter (not a saw) and de-burr both the inside and outside of the cut pipe before adding the fitting. Clean, smooth connections are required to prevent damage to the O-ring on the connector.With this tool, I repaired my heating system quickly and made it through the entire winter season without a single leak. Force required for a 3/4" pipe wasn't too hard with the handles fully extended. If you can use a bolt cutter, you should be strong enough to use this. The main limitation on this tool is space requirements. If your pipe is in a cramped access area, it might not work.

You do need some space for the long handles, but you need the leverage. It's a little challenging to work in a wall and get the head on the fitting. I installed a new shower valve with 11 fittings (used Viega) and no leaks. A very cost effective option.

This thing is amazing. Easily crimped 5 fittings. I will always be using this. I am NOT a person who regularly solders, although I know how, we all know how it works. Buy a can of flux, use it for one job, need it again in 6 months, it's no good. This thing is a game changer. It is heavy, but, not crazy heavy. The size of the head WILL make it difficult in tight places but nevertheless, for a DIY fix, this thing rules.