PEX Crimp Tools?

[meatman]

Does anyone have any recommendations on a PEX crimp tool kit? Just looking one for general use, not professional.

Thinking about this one: http://www.lowes.com/pd_151617-61002...ductId=3572368

TIA

[Robb]

You may be able to rent one from HD or Lowes. If you don't need to own it you may save a few bucks by renting.
I bought just the basic tool a few years ago, used it once.

[MarkCO]

If you only need it for one time, I have some you can borrow.

[meatman]

If you only need it for one time, I have some you can borrow.

Thanks for the offer, but I'll probably use it a few times and my neighbor will use it as well. I typically buy tools, even if I only use them a few times. It's piece of mind for me, plus my wife gave me permission to spend the money.

[newracer]

I recently added some lines in my house and just used SharkBite fittings, no special tools required.

[Scogin]

Used SharkBite fittings as well. Super easy and no tools required. On the shelf at home depot and lowes.

[Rooskibar03]

Used SharkBite fittings as well. Super easy and no tools required. On the shelf at home depot and lowes.

This. Our house is full of PB piping and we've had 3 breaks in the 11 years. I keep a bag of various Shark Bites and various lengths of spare PEX for those oh crap moments.

[Wulf202]

Thats one of the better models for rings. Avoid the pinch clamps at all costs. Swaging tool is the best

[meatman]

Thats one of the better models for rings. Avoid the pinch clamps at all costs. Swaging tool is the best

Thanks for the input. A friend of mine said he's used this kit from Lowes. Said it worked well but it was tough to do 1/2" in tight areas.

[MarkCO]

SharkBites are cool, until they fail.

Stick with the PEX with the solid crimp ring and a swaging tool.