iGeelee Hydraulic Copper Pipe Press Tool for Viega ProPress Fittings | Includes 1/2", 3/4", & 1" Dies | Ideal for Narrow Spaces & Tee Fittings | Includes 1 Set of Dies (1950)

Definitely takes some elbow grease, but it works really well. Highly recommend for home projects and DIYers

This smells like a smoking room of a motel 6 but it does allow you to straight forward pro press connections and that's all I needed it for

The copper press tool works good. However, the instructions are next to useless. If you know how to connect and press the fittings onto the pipe, this tool is a good investment for a homeowner who is looking to work on the pipe in his home. It would also be nice if the crimping head could work while disconnected from the hydraulic unit making work in tight places easier. It is a great substitute for the cordless battery operated tool.

Used it and I'm very satisfied.

Ok so , I recieved the item I purchased after being unable to find a manual " Pro press " crimper locally , I checked the professional plumbing and tool outlets . I took the crimper to the job and opend the package , it comes in a icer carrying case with a place for all the accessories . The directions are scant , and it soon becomes obvious english is not the first language of the person or persons who wrote the instruction pamphlet . However it was not difficult to figure out how to use it .I am skeptical of new tools these days because I have had some new tools fail, especiallly if a failure might cause a flood . I tested the crimping tool by using two valves I had cut off , each had about 4 inches of copper left sticking out f the valves . . I used a straight connector and assembled the two of them together by joining them in the middle ,using the stubs of copper in the center and a valve on each end . I opened one of the valves and closed the other . I then used a supply line to connect my tester to an existing stop which was available because I had removed the cabinets and left the stubs with hot and cold valves still operating . I Pressurized my little teating tool and look immediatly for leaks , there were none . I left the two valve set up pressurized for the entire work day , there were still no leaks , So I left the job with my testing valves still pressurized for two days . went to the job this morning and the crimps were still woprking fine with no leaks . I used the crimper this morning to plumb in a shower body , when I left the job this after noon there were still no leaks . I would say this is a good tool . One thing I would be carefull of is over pumping the crimp . You need to watch the dies , when they touch and there is no space between them , your crimping is done . This is hydraulic pressure , if you continue to pump after the dies touch something will give out , most likely one of the seals . You can feel the handle start to stiffen , that is when I stopped pumping . Over all I am happy with the tool , it is easy to pump and the pump handle has a relatively short throw for tight areas. For the small amount of plumbing I do, it does not justify me spending $1,500 - $3,000 for a Milwaukee or a ridged crimper .

Works great! Works well for an average person not doing plumbing everyday. Way better price then the $2000 battery operated tool. It dose have some weight to it and dose take some strength to compress the fitting but it is way faster and nicer then sweating pipe. Not the best for extreme tight spaces but the swival head makes it nice tighter spots. Definitely worth the money to save time and a headache.

Just received this today… it is lite… better than others …. Use the knobs on head to easily change die s…head rotates 👍🏻 … others are heavy and dies stick to pipe or in head….

I bought the Ht-1950. I am a handyman with some plumbing experience. I wanted to try out copper press fittings. I used this to replace all the plumbing in my 1950's Ranch. It worked perfectly with Nibco Menards 1/2" and 3/4" and Pro-press from Home Depot. (No problem doing Tee fittings in either size). I still had a few tight areas that I used solder and conventional fittings but I am very happy and didn't have to spend $$$ to try out press copper. It came with a pipe cutter, case and gloves and a Chinese ornament. You can tell the seller/possibly manufacturer cares about the product and I was surprised they can sell this for such an incredible price. Thank you!!! Maybe someday I'll get an expensive tool, but very happy with this for now. I rarely give reviews but this deserves one.