IWISS iCrimp PEX-1210C PEX Crimp Ring Removal Tool for 1/2-Inch,3/4-Inch,1-Inch F1807 Copper Crimp Rings

The IWISS® PEX-1210C PEX Crimp Ring Remove Tool does its job very well -- when used correctly. An excellet tool at a good price from a prompt and responsible provider. Basically there are two things to understand about this tool or other brands of copper-crimp remover. First, calibrate the tool -- something that should have been explained in an accompanying instruction sheet. There are two adjusters, the one on the side and the screw mechanism that strikes it. The shiny sticker shows the positions for the side adjuster (for one-half inch PEX, turn it so the "dash" is aligned with the notch). Most important, however, is the extending screw adjuster. To get the best setting, experiment with an installed ring until the adjustment is right: this means until squeezing the handles produces an audible click and cuts the ring without slicing through the PEX tube. Ideally, the tube will have only a slight cut or an indentation. As someone has explained, the ring comes off easily when you cut the ring and then apply limited pressure on the opposite side. This will open the ring so it comes off easily. If the ring is completely cut on the opposite side, one half will likely pop off and leave the other half stuck to the tube (not hard to detach, but wastes a bit of time). The second basic problem: dislodging the tube from the fitting after removing the ring. PEX tends to stiffen and set around the fitting after crimped. If the ring is cut properly, the tube itself must be cut off very close to the copper fitting, which leaves very little tube surface to grip with pliers (even if you manage to get a hold, the tube usually will not give if the ring was crimped correctly). I usually dislodge the tube by softening it a bit with a heat gun and pulling on it with pliers -- avoid clamping the pliers too tightly (just enough to pull the softened tube without damaging the copper fitting). For other methods, Google "How to remove . . ." Many tips available on the internet.

Cut 100 rings off my save pile. No issues. Cut one side, and sometimes you can spin it either side of Cut 30 degrees and squeeze a little to raise the Cut ends off tge pipe for easy removing, or spin 180 degrees and cut the opposite side. Now if only they made a tool to remove the leftover compressed pipe without having to slice it and possibly ruin the fitting. Something like an automatic wire stripper. NOW THERE'S A MILLION DOLLAR IDEA.

Good quality.

No instructions in the box so minus a star. Works well so far. Did a handful of fittings that I’d been saving. Cut the ring two times, comes off easy. For the tubing stub remaining on the fitting, cut it A LOT of times (think 10-20) and it will loosen and slide off.

Good quality, very durable. Cuts the copper pex rings quick and easy. Recommend this tool.

These work way better than the Snakebite ones we used in our plumbing business. I wish I had known about these when I was still doing plumbing for a living, easy to use, easy to adjust, built right, perfect size, and works quickly. You can't beat'em, and a great price too.

does as it said

DOES THE WORK

Works as described, good quality

I've been doing my own plumbing in my RV conversion and since it's my first time trying to remember all the tees and fittings I wanted to install, I did make mistakes. Trying to grind off the old Pex rings got old really fast and having this tool made short work of removing them. A real time saver!

Very good tool that works well and will last many years of service. Highly recommended!

This crimp cutter makes fast work of getting crimps off of elbows and tees.

Basic tool As I am a DIY'er, it should serve me for many years