LED indicator light to ensure complete connections
Compact design
Product Details
The ApolloPEX Stainless Steel PEX 1-Hand Pinch Clamp Tool provides extreme versatility. It is designed for the creating secure stainless steel pinch clamp connections in combination with PEX barb fittings within PEX piping systems in sizes ranging from 3/8 in. to 1 in. The ApolloPEX Stainless Steel PEX 1-Hand Pinch Clamp tool is compatible with 3/8 in. 1/2 in. 3/4 in. and 1 in. LED indicator visually confirms a complete connection has been made. The ApolloPEX system is a comprehensive piping system comprised of brass fittings, poly alloy fittings, manifolds, valves, fasteners, tools and tubing designed for implementation in water delivery systems, simple or complex.
Hardened steel construction ensures reliability and durability
Factory calibrated to ensure proper connections right out of the box
Contoured, comfort-grip handles accommodate gloved and bare hands
Tool disengages from pinch clamps only when a complete and secure connection has been completed
Designed for use with 3/8 in., 1/2 in., 3/4 in. and 1 in. stainless steel pinch clamps
Ideal for use in tight spaces such as manifold installations
Ratcheting design reduces incorrect connections
LED indicator light to ensure complete connections
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Questions & Answers
17Questions
Q:How do they work?
by|Dec 28, 2022
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A:Â Please check out our "How-to" videos on our website. Link:
https://apolloflow.com/videos/
by|Jan 6, 2023
A:Â Was recommended to me by a plumber friend. It has worked perfect every single time I've used it.
by|Dec 31, 2022
A:Â great the only to go put in battery tight up until lit comres on done
by|Dec 29, 2022
Q:This does say that the battery is in a plastic compartment in the back…do u sell the batteries in the store
by|Feb 22, 2022
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A:Â I'm sure they so, but we are having a hard time finding the SKU number. The battery used in this tool is a Lithium Cell CR927 3V.
by|Feb 22, 2022
A:Â Ask them :-)
by|Jul 27, 2022
Q:Can these be used on the steel poly pipe clamps? Same concept as a pex style clamp.
by|Aug 22, 2021
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A:Â No, this tool will not work with stainless steel poly pipe pinch clamps. This tool is for use with stainless steel PEX pinch clamps only.
by|May 14, 2022
1 found this answer helpful
Q:how do you change the battery
by|May 13, 2021
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A:Â This is not a battery operated tool.
Mike
by|Oct 1, 2022
1 found this answer helpful
A:Â I have used this tool for years and literally crimped 1000's of clamps. The battery still works fine.
by|Oct 7, 2022
1 found this answer helpful
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Dec 21, 2022
I bought these knowing i had alot to crimp i usedto use the band style to hard to use. Thesewere easy on hands and light that indicates when tight.
Easy crimping less arm fatigue
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Oct 9, 2022
Tool won’t release
After a dozen clamps the tool would not release, like many other reviews. I never tightened past when the indicator light came on. On closer inspection the small gear inside appears to be stripped. See photo.
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Sep 30, 2022
Fool proof crimps!
Great tool, rough in the entire job with no leaks!
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Sep 26, 2022
Useless, do not recommend!
On the third crimp, using 1" stainless crimp ring, the tool would NOT release. Sadly, it was on a connection at the bottom of a yard hydrant and was subsequently buried by 5' of soil. What was even worse, I had to drive over 30 minutes away to purchase a replacement. If I could give this 5 negative stars, I would.
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Jan 12, 2022
Makes PEX products a breeze
I love this tool. I am remodeling my bathroom, and updating the plumbing to PEX. This pinch clamp worked flawlessly, and made getting to the pinch clamps easy (especially in the tight spaces for the tub plumbing). The blue LED is super bright, so when the pinch is complete you can tell instantly (even when the light is facing away from you). It also came with a spare set of batteries, really nice. I just wish that it had a carrying case or bag, but I will use one of my many old tool cases instead.
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1 found this review helpful
Jun 8, 2021
Great for Tight Spots
It worked great for installing a sink. Was able to get into tight spots to install 1/2 inch Pex Pipe and Crimp rings. It does require somewhat of a strong grip once get the pump-action started. The blue light comes on once the pinch clamp is secured which is a nice feature. The tool released right off the pinch clamp. I made 8 connections and did not have a problem with the tool. $50 is a great value for pex pinch clamp tool.
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1 found this review helpful
Jul 12, 2020
Locked up on me first time.
I was in a bad spot behind my furnace trying to get a pex apollo crimp ring aroud a 1 inch pecks pipe. I had a small leak from an old copper shut off valve. I thought it be an easy project to remove the corroded ball valve and replace it with four packs clamps and a sweat to pex conversion. Boy was i wrong. First of all my original pecks tool only worked up to 3/4 of an inch pex pinch rings, so I had to make a run to Home Depot at 6:30 at night. I got the one hand pinch clamp tool made by Apollo. I played with it to make sure it released as it should. The pex rings were behind my furnace. Of course it has to be a tight spot and the tool locked up on me all four tumes. The last time I was in the far corner and I had to leave the tool on the pipe. I can’t get it off and I had to take a shower because I was so dirty from working over the furnace. Don’t buy this product!!! If you do your research you’ll see that other people have complained that it locked up on them and you can’t get it off. I was rather unfortunate because it Happens after the first clamp. And thenshe sits behind my furnace still attached to the pipe.
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Jun 9, 2020
Love this tool. Ratchets down the clamp and let's...
Love this tool. Ratchets down the clamp and let's you know when you're tight enough with a blue LED light on the side.
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Apr 23, 2020
Garbage
Will not release the clamp after the 10th use, had to cut out pipe and elbows I’d just spent an hour running.
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Mar 28, 2020
Broke on the first crimp
Really disappointed with this tool. Crimped my first ring and the tool wouldn't let go of the ring. No directions on what to do if this happens.
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