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Review on πŸ”’ Effortlessly Secure Your Pipes with Apollo PEX 69PTKG1096 Stainless Steel Pinch Clamp Tool by Aaron Jimison

Revainrating 4 out of 5

RCA terminals for water softener installations

I give this product 4 stars due to its disadvantage when attempting to clamp 1 inch terminals. Clip without using 2 metal tubes I found in my garage as a leveler and extender. 1/2" clamps, no problem. Pressing and clamping is easy, but for 1" clamps it's a different story. Remember to set the cutting width first before using this. The instructions are easy to follow to set your limit. This tool is well built and I can say that if used and saved properly it will work in many projects. RCA terminals are much simpler and cheaper than copper o-ring terminals. You need 3 different tools for different ring sizes while with cinch clips you only need 1 tool. The PSI ratings of the spring clips are very close compared to the o-ring and for household applications the spring clips are more than adequate. I used a spring clip on my water softener in case anyone is looking for the type of clips to use. The clamps I have used with this tool have lasted for over 5 months and so far nothing has failed.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Minor repairability