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What Does the Arrow Mean on Pro Pinch Clamps?
Understand the red positioning-tab arrow on Apollo Pro Pinch Clamps, then check the clamp system, tool compatibility and inspection steps before installation.
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Tool Guides & Know-How
Choose the right connection. Learn the technique. Check your work.
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What is a Copper Press Tool and How it Works?
A copper press tool compresses a compatible press fitting around prepared tubing. The fitting system, jaw profile, size and tool combination must all match; equal pipe size alone is not e...
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Is It Better to Crimp or Clamp PEX?
Neither copper-ring crimping nor stainless-clamp cinching is automatically better. Choose the approved connection system, then compare tool clearance, size changes and inspection requirem...
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How to Use a PEX Crimp Tool
A PEX copper-ring crimper compresses a matched ring around an approved insert fitting. Copper rings, stainless clamps and expansion rings use different tools and inspection procedures.
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