Pressing tool

Tools of the Trade, Sept-Oct, 2005

Ridgid's battery-powered pressing tool, which makes watertight connections of tubing in seconds with no soldering, is now available in a compact version (model Compact 100-B) for use with smaller-sized tubing and in hard-to-reach areas. The tool, which operates on a 14.4-volt NiMH battery, weighs 7.5 pounds and features a 90-degree swivel barrel for added maneuverability around obstructions. It can be used for copper and PEX tubing up to 1 inch in diameter. * Cost: $1,122 (with battery and case). 800-769-7743. www.propresssystem.com. Circle #251.

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