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Ryobi PEX Tubing Clamp Tool vs Ryobi PEX Crimp Ring Press Tool

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2manytools

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They have two tools doing a similar job. Both are on clearance for 75% off, I'd like to get one for some future projects, but unsure which is best. I am open to holding off and trying to get an PEX expander if someone thinks that is better. Some of the projects will be regular indoor plumbing, but if the clamp tool worked for outdoor irrgiation I would be incline to pick it up for that alone.

The $350 Pex Crimp Ring tool is down to $88.03 in some stores

The $170 PEX Tubing Clamp tool is down to $43.03 in some stores

I did find out yesterday that the tool I choose could be dependent on the tubing. I am one that would rather invest in a better item now, if there is less expense later, so if I will end up using less connectors with one, that could easily sway me as well.

Thanks for any advice
 
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Clerk84 said:
The more expensive one is for the crimp style rings and the other is for the hose clamp style rings.
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https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-3-4-in-PEX-Barb-Copper-Crimp-Rings-25-Pack-23103CP25/202032916

Clamp
https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Plu...ex-Cinch-Clamps-Kit-10-Pack-KOC3410/303478006
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Thanks for that. Looks like the the crimps are cheaper in the long run. The benefits to the clamp look to be that it is stainless steel, and not susceptible to oxidation.
One of the reviews on the clamps said they used them for garden hose repair, and in their picture had it next to one that looks like the clamps I use on the irrigation lines.

If you were choosing just for indoor plumbing, which would you choose?
 
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I think the cheaper tool is the better tool in this situation, tho I have no experience with either of them. We used expansion fittings at work with Milwaukee's M12 tool and that was so so effortless, I can't recommend it enough. That said I've seen both styles used frequently by homeowners and neither where ever the subject of a service call or the reason we where out, so I think both are ok?

 
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I've done a little DIY pex, and from what I understand both the crimp and clamp style work the same. Just two different styles that were developed over time.

I notice the home builders usually use the crimp style, but I think that is more to do with lower cost when buying them in large quantities.

I've been using the clamp style with a manual tool I bought, just for small jobs around the house, and I've had nothing bad to say about them. To me it seemed like the simpler system. They are relatively "idiot proof" in that you squeeze the clamp as far as the tabs will go together and that's it, it's done and sealed. No guess work of if it's crimped far enough or too far.

The clamp style also use the same tool for all sizes. Not sure about crimp but I'd assume you'd need at least different inserts in the tool for different clamp sizes. Just seemed like an added level of complexity for something that doesn't work any better. And for me doing the odd repair or add-on around the house, the price difference of the parts was negligible.
 
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I've had better luck with the clamp style ones in my DIY work around the house. Never had one leak. I've had a few leaks with the crimp rings before.
 
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Yarpo said:
I think the cheaper tool is the better tool in this situation ...
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It appears the more expensive Ryobi P661 crimp tool uses lamination for its jaws, which seems to add sloppiness to the tool, which is demonstrated in the following video:

 
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at $43.03 I'd like to have one even though I don't have a single Ryobi battery or tool. Here they show as $169.00 .Having crimped a few lines in awkward places/overhead,tight spacing I'd have enjoyed this crimping tool on my last remodel.
 
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2manytools said:
If you were choosing just for indoor plumbing, which would you choose?
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Forced to pick just one I'd go with Oetiker clamps because they're a lot easier to deal with in tight spots. You need a lot more clearance for the crimp jaws.

Personally I mostly use crimps and only use the Oetikers when I have to.
 
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alinc100 said:
at $43.03 I'd like to have one even though I don't have a single Ryobi battery or tool. Here they show as $169.00 .Having crimped a few lines in awkward places/overhead,tight spacing I'd have enjoyed this crimping tool on my last remodel.
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The P661 crimper is $349, not $169, and clearance is $88.03.

If you meant the P660 clamper, it can be had for $80 factory blemished at Direct Tools when in stock, if the HD $44.03 clearance isn't found.
 
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I've never taken Ryobi seriously. They've always been a budget brand tool like Black & Decker used to be back in the day.
 
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Wamsutta said:
I've never taken Ryobi seriously. They've always been a budget brand tool like Black & Decker used to be back in the day.
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Black and Decker being budget is a fairly recent thing. If you disagree, I can put up all the 50-70 year old 7" grinders I use, a MT3 mag drill, worm-drive saw, etc. They made some really top quality tools back in the day. Later they did brand garbage with that name. I will agree that I don't take Ryobi very seriously, but I have seen guys get good results with their tools.
 
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ClappedOutBport said:
Black and Decker being budget is a fairly recent thing. If you disagree, I can put up all the 50-70 year old 7" grinders I use, a MT3 mag drill, worm-drive saw, etc. They made some really top quality tools back in the day. Later they did brand garbage with that name. I will agree that I don't take Ryobi very seriously, but I have seen guys get good results with their tools.
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b&d had a pro line years ago. As good as any other at the time. When they revived the Dewalt name for portable electric and battery, they just relabeled the pro B&D tools.
 
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MattT said:
Forced to pick just one I'd go with Oetiker clamps because they're a lot easier to deal with in tight spots. You need a lot more clearance for the crimp jaws.

Personally I mostly use crimps and only use the Oetikers when I have to.
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I can understand that.

I've stuck to the Oetiker clamps. They're more forgiving, and I don't need as many tools. Yes, the crimps would save me a little in large quantities, but since I don't do this professionally, it just doesn't make sense to me.
 
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2manytools said:
They have two tools doing a similar job. Both are on clearance for 75% off, I'd like to get one for some future projects, but unsure which is best. I am open to holding off and trying to get an PEX expander if someone thinks that is better. Some of the projects will be regular indoor plumbing, but if the clamp tool worked for outdoor irrgiation I would be incline to pick it up for that alone.

The $350 Pex Crimp Ring tool is down to $88.03 in some stores

The $170 PEX Tubing Clamp tool is down to $43.03 in some stores

I did find out yesterday that the tool I choose could be dependent on the tubing. I am one that would rather invest in a better item now, if there is less expense later, so if I will end up using less connectors with one, that could easily sway me as well.

Thanks for any advice
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Could you please tell me where your seeing these tools selling for $43 and $88? Because I'm seeing them for $170 and $240!
 
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