With the recent release of Ryobi’s Pex pinch clamp tool P660, they are expanding their PEX power tools lineup with another cordless PEX power tool, the RYOBI 18V PEX Crimp Ring Press Tool P661 .
The Ryobi 18V Crimp Ring Press Tool P661 uses Ryobi’s 18V batteries and appears to be based on or similar to the P660 pex pinch clamp tool but with a different head and front end of course. The Ryobi 18V Crimp Ring Press Tool P661 fits all PEX sizes from 3/8”, ½”, ¾” and 1”. Runtime seems very good with up to 320 crimps per charge and the tool makes it easy to use one handed. Crimps take only 5 seconds to operate and there’s a built in LED light to signal the user the crimp is done.
The jaws of the tool fit a 1” ring and die inserts for ½” and ¾” rings are included (3/8” insert not included) as well as a Go/No Go Gauge to ensure a proper crimp is achieved.
The RYOBI 18V PEX Crimp Ring Press Tool P661 will be available December 2018 and will be sold as a baretool with a retail price of $349.
FEATURES
- Easy one-handed crimping operation
- 320 crimps per charge using a P108 High Capacity Lithium+ Battery
- LED lights indicate complete clamp cycle
- Dual LED lights to illuminate work space
- Less than 5 second crimp time for maximum efficiency
- Meets ASTM F1807 plumbing standard
- Go/No Go gauge included to ensure proper crimp is achieved
- Includes 1/2 in. and 3/4 in. die inserts (3/8 in. insert not included)
- Fits PEX crimp ring sizes 3/8 in., 1/2 in., 3/4 in., 1 in
- Voltage: 18 Volt
- Crimp Ring Capacity: 3/8 in. to 1 in. (3/8 in. die insert not included)
- Test Standards: Meets ASTM F1807 standards
- Tool Weight: 4.5 lbs
- WARRANTY: 3 Years
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Now when do we get the ProPex Tool? I need to do a replumb and I would I spring for the ProPex while I do the job.
If Ryobi comes out with one I’ll let you guys now as a news article but in the meantime sister TTI brand Milwaukee has several to choose from here: http://shrsl.com/18p21
Looks like the PEX Crimp Ring tool is finally listed on the Home Depot web site.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-PEX-Crimp-Ring-Press-Tool-P661/307332514
why should i get the P661 over the P660 price is so much more