HVAC Hydraulic SWAGING Tool kit for Copper tubing Expanding 3/8 inch to 1 1/8 inch

Lasted about a week under heavy use not good for instsllers

Item has only lasted several uses, appears to be no warranty or way to return

Some previous reviews commented that this tool split the copper. They are correct to a point. If the copper isnt soft or hasnt been annealed before hand then yes it will split. I tested it out on a few old rolls I had in my shop. Split every time. That being said, these rolls where sitting in my garage for anywheres from 3 to 10 years. Its a known fact that soft rolls of copper will harden over time if left unused. Especially if the rolls have been left to the heat and cold of seasonal changes. I took another old tube and annealed it before swaging. Perfect job! In conclusion, don’t blame the tool for cracking a tube. Know your copper. If its been sitting around for a time or you feel that the coil is a bit stiffer than you remember then assume its hardened and anneal it before swaging. All in all a great tool to hav in your shop or truck.

Swaged about 10 joints so far and tolerances were good. It also worked well to slightly swell an inside tube for a tighter fit on a sloppy factory swage.

Honestly, I have no complaints whatsoever. This thing works beautifully, simply, and well. It's one of those things where I wouldn't have bought if not for Amazon's generous return policy because I wasn't sure how well it might've worked. But I'm glad I did, because it did everything I needed it to flawlessly.

This is a great item!! Instead if using a coupler and making 2 braze points this only has 1 braze point. Anyone that has to braze or sweat copper will understand the less places you have to braze or sweat the better odds you have to not get a leak! Very easy to use and seems to be durable. It has lasted almost 2 years now and still functions great!! The sizes fit perfectly for what you need!

Good tool easy to use