Copper Tube Bending Tools & Methods! Lever Type, Ratcheting, Spring, Hands!
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Күн бұрынIn this HVAC Training Video, I Show the 4 Methods to Bend ACR Copper Tubing, Where to Measure and Mark the Tubes to Get Exact 90 Degree Angles Where You Want Them, and I Show 3 Types of Bending Tools. Supervision is needed by a licensed HVACR Tech while performing tasks as Experience and Apprenticeship garners Wisdom and Safety.
Tools Used In The Video
Uniweld Crossbow Ratcheting Tube Bender - amzn.to/38ggfCK
Uniweld Spring Tube Bender 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" - amzn.to/38lJofC
Uniweld Spring Tube Bender 3/4" - amzn.to/3ktUYLA
Uniweld Lever Type Bender 1/2" - amzn.to/3BdD9XI
Uniweld Lever Type Bender 5/8" - amzn.to/2WrQTPy
Uniweld Lever Type Bender 3/4" - amzn.to/3zoaZZv
Uniweld Lever Type Bender 7/8" - amzn.to/3DrOIfI
Uniweld 3-in-1 Triple Tube Bender - amzn.to/46ierEH
Yellow Jacket Ratchet Hand Bend Kit - amzn.to/40HhZze
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@rogerf3622 2 жыл бұрын
Great detail on how to align the pipe in the bender. I’ve always been hit & miss on accuracy.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Roger!
@FarFromPar Жыл бұрын
This is such a great resource that I refer back to time and again.
@isaacsimmons6220 2 жыл бұрын
I just want to say thank you for all the videos you make public. This has been a game changer for me. I work for a very successful company in my area who has almost no training and I don't know how they are still in business after all I have learned from you vs what they know and teach. I listen to these videos all day every day between service calls and this has greatly improved my skills, my service, and im sure every client I go to would thank you as well.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome to hear! Thank you very much for taking the time to write this note!
@manoskritikos8021 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video Craig! Didn't really know how to measure accurate the bend, good work!
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Manos!
@romantorrano2355 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work,.. I learn so much today thank you so much
@vernroach3413 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video...Much the same in bending conduit...I'm glad I found this site...Thank you.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks Vern!
@PhillpB Жыл бұрын
Outstanding!!! just what I needed.
@snwsk8 2 жыл бұрын
I was thought maybe you had deductions to use like when bending conduit. But measuring center to center works too. Thanks for the video.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
I am just trying to keep it simple for everyone, thanks!
@a11ten071 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding as usual Thanks!!
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@azlanyhasser5098 8 ай бұрын
Very useful tutorial sir. Liked!
@Kevin-ib4gv 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video from Craig, but to simplify things on the Uniweld 1/4 / 5/16 / 3/8 combination bender, on the movable head you will see: 0, R, and L. The R and L marks are used to line up with your mark on the tubing. If your measurement is coming from the LEFT of the tube going to the right, measure and make your mark and insert the tube into the LEFT of the bender, like Craig does, Line up your 0's and adjust your tube so the mark you made lines up with the L while keeping the 0's aligned, and make your bend. The R is for bending from the RIGHT side of the bender using the same procedure.
@tonysavage8364 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I was going to ask the question but you've answered it very well thanks. Excellent video as usual thanks.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Kevin, you are absolutely correct! I just teach in the one direction because I always found that students would get confused as to the direction of the bend so I would always say it will follow the moving arm of the bender and then if they moved to the larger lever benders, there were no marks, thanks!
@notnecessary7730 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am still confused by the R mark....
@kD_5555_ Жыл бұрын
Don't you have to add gain if you use the R mark?
@robindenbeste5472 2 жыл бұрын
Finally ; Thank you so much.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Robin!
@rolandbedell6195 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roland!
@AMCHOTC 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Craig.
@engdarfatgalalyelectrical1076 2 жыл бұрын
New and useful information
@chiplaurn8175 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Thank you!
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Chip!
@tankttehctiw8776 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tank!
@makesaveinccomm 3 ай бұрын
OMG YOU MADE IT LOOK SO EASY. THANKS
@acservicetechchannel 3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@Chris-uh3cm 2 жыл бұрын
you're the best man
@dskrocky2428 Жыл бұрын
Nice work
@PhuocNguyen-ow9jn 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nunyaf-nbizness 9 ай бұрын
As always, I get something from every video I watch. My problem is a lack of basic education on things it would be assumed I know already. My AC experience comes from the automotive industry. Going to the very basics of an installation, is there a video on proper running and installation of the line sets, what to avoid and why one setup might be better than another? Thanks.
@niilove72 Жыл бұрын
Please thank you for the video,have learnt a lot from the u
@Peanutbutterjelly00 Жыл бұрын
You're AMAZING 👍
@benomar9350 Ай бұрын
Nice. Thanks
@wasimedoo1506 2 жыл бұрын
Very good video I love to have the copy of your books
@DominiKing32 2 жыл бұрын
You should buy it. Best investment I made when I started off in the field.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
They are available on amazon and at www.acservicetech.com/store thanks!
@user-kt2hb8xr3p 2 жыл бұрын
thank you teacher
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ISRARAHMED-fs8ip 2 жыл бұрын
Good info
@victoryfirst2878 2 жыл бұрын
What is the tightest radius bend of 180 degrees you can bend using 1/2 inch copper water pipe fella ?? Thanks
@JC.72 Жыл бұрын
once u make a 90 degree bend, can we bend the copper pipe back without issue possibly with hand or bender? (i've heard ppl say copper pipe can only bend once and they get a bit hard to bend after)
@HoodHandyman Жыл бұрын
I have used the spring bender on the inside of the pipe with no issues. Good to know it works on outside as well. Only difference I guess is it can get stuck putting it inside but there is zero chance of over bending it.
@HVACRTECH-83 10 ай бұрын
Those are designed for use on outside of tubing only lol
@HoodHandyman 10 ай бұрын
@@HVACRTECH-83 works on outside too trust me
@HVACRTECH-83 10 ай бұрын
@HoodHandyman you said you put it on inside. How you gunna get it out? Why would you put it on the inside? They come in all different sizes to go on outside of your tubing. Better off buying a proper bender though either way
@HoodHandyman 10 ай бұрын
@@HVACRTECH-83 I just stuck it in bent the pipe and pulled it out the springs move its really not that hard . Works great for small bends on the ends of the pipe
@HVACRTECH-83 10 ай бұрын
@@HoodHandyman hey, whatever works forya.
@antoniogalluccio4213 9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately some ratchet bender do not have the 2 markings to line up on the half moon. Any ideas for my KS TOOLS bender to measure properly. And as well can you also show how to measure for a 45⁰ bend on the ratchet bender? Thanks a lot advance!
@playbaretube 11 ай бұрын
Have u had to bend copper tubing that's already installed on the ground this a 1" water copper tubing that's on the ground if u have please let me know if u have a video n how can I find it... Thanks Joe
@timthetoolman5522 14 күн бұрын
As always, a well thought out video with lots of important information. My only question is how do you know if you have "soft copper"? I just bought a 3/8 3/4 Streamline line set. I assume that it is soft copper, but how can I know that for sure?
@lastigingi197 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hashimshams9633 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@onemischiefmaker7032 2 жыл бұрын
What is the R and L on the lever bender and what are they used for?
@emptech 2 жыл бұрын
So I've had a few circumstances where I had to build a new coil. On a refrigeration unit where the line comes out of the condenser coil, it then goes into the condensate tray, which may have water. The coil is a serpentine, that is, a bunch of 180 degree turns, could be 3/16 to 1/4" copper tubing. I have never been able to make clean bends. Is there a way to do this without having some kind of special mandrel? Jim
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
I would just use that 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" manual lever bender. I used to have students make something like that in the classroom with 1/4" to exact measurements in order to gain the skill of the bending tool, thanks!
@ShrimpCracka Жыл бұрын
these are ok to use on potable copper water lines correct?
@phuonggovap 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, good. Tks
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@jeffnoyes2940 10 күн бұрын
Do you have any advice on how to get a compression nut onto a copper pipe that's been bent by hand? Seems bending put just enough imperfections in the tube to prevent the nut from fitting on.
@user-wk1wf9of3m 6 ай бұрын
Out of all the benders which os the best and easiest to use
@juliangallardo305 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝
@jonathanortega8089 2 жыл бұрын
Great details!!!. does the book have review questions on each chapter? On the workbook
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
The workbook has 1,000 questions and the answers in another packet that comes with the workbook. Both the book and workbook are available at www.acservicetech.com/store and also on amazon, thanks!
@HungNguyen-yn2do 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome tool . Many thanks
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hung!
@karthia8047 Жыл бұрын
Your Books any available in online 😺 please tell i buy this book immediately 🙋💯
@notnecessary7730 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could find a clear explanation of the R Mark on the small 3-size lever bender.....everyone says use L coming from left and R coming from right but that DOES NOT work with the R, it's always off and seems to be the exact length off of a sledge stub
@durjoymojumdar4053 2 жыл бұрын
It's Just amazing Would you please tell me how i get that I am from Bangladesh
@Froggability 2 жыл бұрын
We use the internal plastic rod pipe bender , looks a lot easier than the spring and it’s also 1.5m long or longer
@tonysavage8364 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, the plastic road is my choice too when near the end of the pipe. But when further away I use the methods in the video. Excellent video thank you.
@Froggability 2 жыл бұрын
@@tonysavage8364 I like the internal because : firstly most pipe being pre insulated, Also inaccessible spots, hole through the wall /bend
@drita5 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for this type of bender?
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning that type Nathan!
@Froggability 2 жыл бұрын
Link to : polybender.com.au/
@jonathanortega8089 2 жыл бұрын
I ordered the paper back and Workbook… 😃👍 But are you gonna make a book about installation?
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
I may make one in the future and thanks for letting me know what you would like to see!
@asadbabilbabil7791 Жыл бұрын
Very good sir. Iam from iraq
@rogojangigel3294 Жыл бұрын
I have a question, I bent a pipe with diameter of 18 with 1mm in "meat" with o similar tool, I didn't end up bending it up to 90' because the pipe made creases and it even broke, the same happened with a pipe of 15 by 1mm in "meat",..I mention that the pipe of 18 and 15 was not from the pipe to the coil but from straight pipe. The question is why or creased and even or torn? It probably can be cause of 1mm thickness in "meat"?? Or the copper pipe to the coil is softer, more malleable?? I can have the same problem with pipe to coil whether it is 18 or 15 if in "meat" is 1mm??..I would be happy if would you answer me....Thank you very much for the answer
@shawnchapman5916 Жыл бұрын
The tubing Bender shows its unavailable do you have another source?
@letslockit 2 жыл бұрын
That's only for soft cooper tube? Do you have a video for hard copper? Thanks
@kenhnsy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Can you torch hard copper to anneal it?
@tylerMRDX 4 ай бұрын
You can’t bend ACR copper
@yoheff988 10 ай бұрын
How to bend the same tube (1/2") to different diameters? example: 17" 15" 13" 11", is it even possible?
@servandolara3874 10 ай бұрын
Where can I get the tool to do the lines on shitmetal?
@Hoyerlift101 2 жыл бұрын
Haven’t even gotten through the commercials. Love ya!!?
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have control of the timing of the youtube commercials. Google/KZfaq places the amount and when, thanks and sorry!
@Hoyerlift101 2 жыл бұрын
@@acservicetechchannel hahahaha!! Wasn’t a slam on you bro. I know how it is!! I was just excited that you had this video loaded up, probably before I mentioned it… good stuff! Sent video to coworkers, thanks again for all your detailed hard work!!
@danangpriyambodo8452 2 жыл бұрын
From Indonesia
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks!
@jonnycsuperplumb765 2 жыл бұрын
Machine bending the best..my 5 year apprenticeship all those years ago was the way to learn. Something many cant do these days..so its a hand full of elbows or plastic 🙄
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Knowledge is power so take it all it. That's awesome to hear that you learned so much during that apprenticeship course!
@chrisspanyer1525 2 жыл бұрын
What is your preferred bender. Thanks great videos thanks.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the lever benders but often they are just too long for the application, thanks!
@stephwaylonwells3218 2 жыл бұрын
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Hi
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@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada 2 жыл бұрын
7:05 creepy third hand…. 😂
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, yup!!!
@turboflush 2 жыл бұрын
How do you know it is soft copper?
@dryroasted99 2 жыл бұрын
i had the same question.
@Icytits 2 жыл бұрын
Because you can bend it.
@nelsoncody38 2 жыл бұрын
Typically at least where I'm at, soft copper is sold in a roll, whereas hard copper is sold by the stick.
@turboflush 2 жыл бұрын
@@nelsoncody38 Thank you for a good answer. I deal with water copper lines. Never notices any markings. Never shopped for the rolls of copper.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
The tubing we use is considered "ACR" air conditioning refrigeration tubing which is usually soft copper and comes in a roll with either rubber or plastic caps on the ends. It is tempered to bend well. If it is in a roll, it is soft copper tube, thanks!
@HVACRTECH-83 2 жыл бұрын
Don't use that cross bow bender for 1 1/8 ever. They can't handle it. Plain and simple. Mine was a few months old I was making a bend up 25 ft on extension ladder and the whole body of the bender shattered in my hands,just about fell of the ladder and my hand was mangled up so bad bleeding all over the customers siding, I couldn't finish the job. So just don't do it
@Sak-zo1ui Жыл бұрын
What were you bending emt?
@HVACRTECH-83 Жыл бұрын
@@Sak-zo1ui not funny actually. But no soft copper lineset
@Sak-zo1ui Жыл бұрын
@@HVACRTECH-83 it wasnt a joke. Dont be so sensitive.
@416RG Жыл бұрын
@@HVACRTECH-83 you're right they cant handle that thickness but it shattered like that because its a Crossbow 😂 is it cheap? I never heard of it
@AlexLopez-zv8ng Жыл бұрын
Was your bender made in china ?
@diamondjungle5654 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I from India I am interested this job I have 2 year ac technician experience
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
It is really a great trade!
@diamondjungle5654 2 жыл бұрын
@@acservicetechchannel send me invitation letters
@toneblair 2 жыл бұрын
My hand bending technique is definitely not cutting it. 😂
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
I hand bent for years, its all good!
@gulshankumarsony023 2 жыл бұрын
@@acservicetechchannel thats what i was looking for 😍
@santhoshparuchuri9997 2 жыл бұрын
How to straight a copper pipe
@MoinKhan-yi4ux 2 жыл бұрын
How much
@vadlasrinivas2694 Жыл бұрын
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@Josh-pu4wn 2 жыл бұрын
bending springs, slightly overbend your angle, then bend back. Your spring will fall off like an old mans wedding ring.
@lopsa22 2 жыл бұрын
Bending copper pipe for plumbing will get weaker on angle that can easily erosion by calcium that lead pipe leak
@D.krefrigerationworksangod 11 ай бұрын
Hii
@valiyakalpesh 2 жыл бұрын
India me available
@najmulislamkhan6386 Жыл бұрын
এরকম ব্যান্ডের আমার একটা লাগবে কোথা থেকে আনা যায় বা কিভাবে আনা যায় পুরা সাতটায় আমার লাগবে কত দাম
@kaylalee20201 2 жыл бұрын
I hate that cheap cross bow bender it sucks ! Would not recommend that one I got the Hilmar one haven’t had a single problem with it
@mattbba8451 2 жыл бұрын
The pipe rippled...
@mohammadalam1802 9 күн бұрын
In hindi
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@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@jeromebullard6123 2 жыл бұрын
Modern recycled copper tubing does NOT bend without kinking.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Some soft copper (ACR) may not have been tempered correctly. I have run into that quite a few times before but most new rolls are good for bending, thanks!
@markcarpenter3600 Жыл бұрын
If you're using ACR tubing, it must be annealed with heat before you can bend it. Be sure to flow nitrogen.
@jeromebullard6123 Жыл бұрын
@@markcarpenter3600 can’t wait to hear the installers moan when I bring that up at the next meeting. Lol
@lancelawrence3259 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance!
@deanmartin1966 2 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@acservicetechchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil!
@deanmartin1966 2 жыл бұрын
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