Pro press sugesstions
I’m looking to pick up a pro press. I do most light commercial/ residential hvac and refrigeration. Copper up to 1 1/4 and gas piping up to 1 1/4. I was leaning toward the m12 Milwaukee since it seems to fit this profile but was wondering if it was any benefit to me to go with the m18. Do they make an 1 1/4 jaw for gas piping for the m12? Looks like the RLS jaw kit is compatible if I want to press refrigeration lines down the road so that is a plus.
I’ve had one for several years, and it works great. If you are looking at doing larger piping than 1-1/4″, or black iron then go with M18. My M12 kit came with 1/2″-1-1/4″. The RLS jaws work fine as well, I just don’t use them much because the cost of the fittings, but the biggest thing is the first fitting off the equipment. You can cut them down to nubs but there’s no room for mistake.
Love, love, love it for water heater replacements and boiler repairs! I keep telling myself I’m going to start using it for hvac equipment, but I just overlook it.
Don’t know if you’ve read this comparison.
I thought the M12 was going to brushless, but I’m not sure. In any case brushes aren’t really difficult to replace. I’ve not had to replace mine yet. It’s probably due for a service though.
IMO, there have been many times where I was just able to maneuver the M12 into tight spaces, I assume the M18 would not have fit in.
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I have the Ridgid RP-210 for everything under 1-1/4 and the Ridgid RP-340 for up to 4″ and am very happy with them