Recommend to a Friend

Excellent Quality!!!

5.0

Needed this for making flared ends on copper tubing for r410a mini split units. Made the mistake of using a common flare tool--nothing but leaks! First time using this--PERFECT FLARES and NO LEAKS each time! PERFECT!!!!

on Mar 16, 2022 I found this helpful (0)

Recommend to a Friend

Tried others w/ problems, but this one works well

4.0

The eccentric cone works well to produce smooth flares that seal well.

Works well, no leaks! on Sep 10, 2020 I found this helpful (0)

Recommend to a Friend

Feels like a lifetime tool

5.0

As the other reviewer so eloquently puts it, the rolling contact of the offset forming mandrel seems like about the best possible way to create a perfect flare connection. Add a little refrigerant oil or Nylog on the inner surface produces a polished finish right out of the tool. I did a handful of practice flanges to try the tool out, and I wouldn't hesitate to use any one of those in a production system. I don't have enough hours on the tool to comment on longevity yet, but if the giant roller bearing hiding in the body is any indication of build quality, I suspect this will see me to the grave if I can keep it dry and not-stolen.

Verified Purchase Dermot Conner on Jun 08, 2020 I found this helpful (0)

Recommend to a Friend

Well-designed tool

5.0

My concern is assuring that the sealing surface of a flared tube is as pristine as possible. The rolling contact of the offset forming mandrel has proven to be the ideal solution. Suggest practicing a few flares before using on a production joint.

TW on Oct 12, 2019 I found this helpful (0)