How to ProPress Copper Pipes (Pros & Cons) | GOT2LEARN

As a professional plumber of 20 years, this tool is indispensable. I use it a lot and is great for emergency repairs. No need to wait around for pipes to drain. Love this tool!

your plumbing videos are absolutely the best on the Internet! I really appreciate all the hard work and dedication to detail you do for these presentations.

Architect here. We use this system in Germany for 25+ years on copper, stainless steel and galvanized steel piping. Never encountered a leak and very easy to use.

Like these videos. Very informative, educational and always to the point. No excessive narration or filler.

Top notch video- the cutaway shots, the detail views, the ‘mistake’ shots, the repeated connections, sound on !, ,lots of examples too. You are natural teacher sir.

Great video. I use a REMS AKKU Press. The 1/2" inch (15mm) fittings are competitively priced against other fittings such as pushfit, but the price jumps when the size is 3/4" (22mm). Not a tool for tight areas such as under kitchen sinks, but REMS sell a 45 degree head to allow better access. A very neat finish which is secure and leak free, with no heat required.

I just purchased a Rothenberger ProPress. The experience has been 110% positive. The very first job was 1-1/4" copper in a high rise building where the water just wouldn't stop coming. I got soaked from head to toe doing the job as the water poured out from above, but, the job got done! (the building manager said the last plumber just stood around for four hours and waited for the building to drain, which added $600 to his bill, and at the end-of-the day the pinholes still weren't fixed) I installed two Tees and two couplings in about 30mins which is 1/4 of the time it would take to solder. The only drawback so far is my supplier keeps very low inventory of Propress fittings for 1" and up. Hopefully that changes as they continue to catch on in Canada.

Been using the "Mega-press" for BIP about 5yrs now. So fast, easy prep for the helper, and i dont have to lug a threader onto a rooftop!

You and Roger are the best plumbing video channels. Thank you for all the free content

I've used the Pro Press system, at my job, since 2002. You cannot beat it! I recall a particular incident, where I had to replace a leaking 1.25 gate valve, in a system where the water could NOT be shut down. I cut the valve off (took a huge soaking) slid the new valve onto the pipe, in the open position, so it wouldn't blow-off, and crimped that puppy on...shut valve, cleaned up water...DONE!

I use to work at a place where we repaired Hot Water/Heating systems.. We had a Pro Press and I really was impressed. It works well in tight quarters. Also Is was it was great when there was water in the lines .. Downside is the price.. But the company paid for it. All in all I think it’s awesome

About a year ago I rented this tool from a local company to use on a commercial system. It worked great and I would recommend it.

I’m a plumbing and heating apprentice and studying level 3. I’ve never done pressfit looks ok but I’d still prefer solder but my new employers use this method. Good video to learn from 👍

the fact that you can use it on a line full of water is the biggest selling point imo... great for repair work

Not our fittings but that doesn't take away anything from this being a really great video! Kudos. ☺

This is absolutely the best plumbing channel 👍

Couple of tips for these Pro Press tools: If your battery dies mid press, absolutely do not move the tool while changing the battery. If the tool moves even a little, and you try to press again, that fitting will leak. For your marks for slip couplings, take either a stop coupling or a 90 to get your mark then press your slip to that mark. And dont press connections too close together, especially 1 1/2 pipe and up. The press actually crimps the pipe as well and if you press fittings too close together it'll have a higher chance of leaking.

I appreciate how well you explain everything! Love watching your videos! Thanks!

Excellent presentation. I had heard about this new system. I have sweated many pipes and made every mistake mentioned. The verbal and video presentation was clear and about the best youtube learning video I have ever seen.

That’s a great tool!! You are the best plumber ever in the whole job site!!!!!!!