RIDGID's newest Plumbing Press Tool Reviewed! RP115 Mini

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RIDGID has done it folks. They've built the smallest cordless copper press tool on the market and they've priced it super low!
Watch the whole video for a complete rundown of the new RP115 Mini 12V press tool.
I even do a full comparison to the very popular RIDGID RP241 compact 12V tool.
Chapters___________
00:00 Intro
00:33 Why press makes sense
01:20 The new RP115 Mini unboxing
04:45 Tool capabilities
05:47 Comparing the RP115 to the RP241
07:00 RP241 press tool features
08:10 Is this the right press tool for you?
08:50 Power output of the RP115 & RP241
09:30 Recap
If you want more specs on these tools and more from ‪@RIDGID_Tools‬ check out their channel or website bit.ly/3eVodrpRIDGIDtools
#plumbing #copper #auneshop #ridgid #propress #viega

Пікірлер: 75

@RD-sl8yl 9 ай бұрын

My son has been talking about this tool for a year now. Thanks for the video. I now see how beneficial it will be.

@BlueCollarBiceps Жыл бұрын

Great review! It was cool holding and giving input on this tool on the Ridgid Experience trip last year! Excited to see it hit the market!

@alexnunez4019 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the video! Almost got the mini....im good. Ill wait to buy the regular compact lol

@zaida500 11 ай бұрын

While the description says "tool only" it does come with one each of a bi-metal kzfaq.infoUgkx0vyBwjtx9GGOuiqUVT2sRoYqmDoNT_RI and HCS blade plus an adaptor plate for non-DeWalt blades. Wish I had known that before I bought the blade kit, but oh well. Since I already have a DeWalt drill, charger and batteries there was no need to buy more of those so this was a great deal.There is one other consideration. DeWalt does't sell the depth guide separately so you need to buy the three parts which make it up -- the N275350 block assy, the N275341 metal rod and the N278801 knob. Amazon does sell all three.

@scottreuse4546 Жыл бұрын

Great review!!

@clutteredchicagogarage2720 Жыл бұрын

Nice tool. If I were a pro plumber who did a lot of renovation work in old homes where I sometimes had to work in tight spots, I might buy this compact propress tool in addition to having larger propress tools to just use it occasionally in very tight spots.

@theplumberlorian Жыл бұрын

Great breakdown man!

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@chamlionare Жыл бұрын

Impressive

@patrickcowan8701 Жыл бұрын

$1300 should be $350 $400. Soon somebody is going to make one that's affordable for the DIY guy.

@anonymousviewer4750 10 ай бұрын

You keep waiting then

@Lionscall111 9 ай бұрын

I hope so because I think the overpricing is all a scam.

@Axeman1971 5 ай бұрын

I agree !!! So overpriced for a tool that performs a one function.

@RFSpartan 3 ай бұрын

Greedy bastards trying to rip people off

@PlumBrosNYC 3 ай бұрын

@@anonymousviewer4750 takes no skill to do press this tool should be free

@stoneyswolf 4 ай бұрын

If I had a big DIY job I'd buy one just to make my life easier then sell it I've done that with other tools in the past works out very well. In reality it will pay for itself compared to paying a professional and if you like having tools keeping it wouldn't be a bad idea either. I've done that also.

@jandbplumbing Жыл бұрын

It would be nice to compare it to the 12 V Milwaukee pro press /instead of RIDGID making the smaller pro press they should’ve just left the jaws out for the 1 inch an inch 11/4” just a thought

@DragonBuilds 6 ай бұрын

If this tool could do 1" I would seriously consider buying one! Looks like I will keep soldering.

@Rider.WhiteHorse 5 ай бұрын

I hear ya, but think of it's designed purpose, bearing in mind all of the existing models already available and in production. This is obviously designed for residential service and repair for small tight spaces within homes. You won't find much 1-inch copper in a residential home let alone in a confined space. If and when a job would demand this tool, 9 times out of 10 will be a 1/2 copper line serving a singular fixture.

@DragonBuilds 5 ай бұрын

@@Rider.WhiteHorse I agree, come to think of it the only time I deal with pipe above 3/4 in a residential setting is when working on the main line. I think the mini press tool could be handy, especially since it can also do PEX.

@michaelchapin5998 Жыл бұрын

Definitely not the most economical one out there, I just bought a 18v Press Tool made by Nibco that does 1/2, 3/4, and 1inch copper, and paid $800 for it at my local supply house. Now it doesn't carry the Big Name like Rigid, but a plumber friend of mine has been using his daily for two years and it seems to be holding up fine! This might be a better option for a home owner, or contractor that only does a little copper work!

@shaundonovan2193 Жыл бұрын

Whats the best overall press tool for copper, steel, and pex?

@michaeltate5220 Жыл бұрын

Are these available in the UK? Thanks

@stevenienaber1741 Жыл бұрын

This might be my calling to purchase a propress tool.

@andrewyoussef2267 Ай бұрын

Can I use the Ridgid C1 actuator & ring kit with the RP115.

@steamplant3817 7 ай бұрын

Just wondering if the small press gun press steel?

@FixthisCD Жыл бұрын

You are going to put it in a packout anyway ;) I will either get this or the RP241 for the megapress option

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

Haha probably

@edwarda7832 Жыл бұрын

Rp241 with a set of angle jaws. This is not worth it at all. You're stuck with only 1/2 and 3/4 as well. Not really sure why they made this. Even with just 1/2 and 3/4, I'd grab one if it was significantly smaller. Its like an inch shorter smh... The rp241 is a 1 handed tool easily. Gets in everywhere I need it to. Been going since 2018 too. Angle jaws are what really help out.

@stevek2563 Ай бұрын

Thanks will it press on a brass ball valve to copper

@shaundonovan2193 Жыл бұрын

Great review. If you had to buy one press for daily use to include pex and steel which press would you recommend? Thanks

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

For nearly all residential and light commercial work and service the compact tools like the RP241 or M12 are great. They'll both press up to 1-1/4" copper, PEX and 1" iron pipe. I have both of those and use them daily for plumbing and heating work.

@shaundonovan2193 Жыл бұрын

@@mechanical-hub Exactly what I was seeking. Thank You

@marconantel7735 Жыл бұрын

@@HandymanHustle I was using my M12 on 1” gas today

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

They now offer a 1" IPS jaw for the compact tools, both RIDGID and Milwaukee have them. Interchangeable (technically).

@marconantel7735 Жыл бұрын

@@HandymanHustle resi

@stevek2563 Ай бұрын

Can I press brass fittings like veiga propress with my rp115

@JamesBrown-db9pk Жыл бұрын

the new 1 is nice my freind works 4 culligan water they just got 50 ro115 for watr soaftnr tools lloks goo good price

@kylekelley213 Жыл бұрын

Do you think they will make the jaws for referiration line sets?

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

Nope, they have them for the 241 and other compact tools already

@Lance90Michael Жыл бұрын

Mine came in today. Tried to run a cycle and it crapped out. Leaked oil everywhere, and now wont complete a cycle.

@46GarageUSA Жыл бұрын

Is the Milwaukee M12 better than this 115 ??? Or can you do more with the M12 ?

@SlaviJordanov Жыл бұрын

The Milwaukee is much better. Up to 1.25” copper and 1” gas piping

@stevek2563 8 ай бұрын

Do you think that the rp115 would be something that a home owner should by to maintain the plumbing around the house

@Rider.WhiteHorse 5 ай бұрын

I think the professional plumber would be the right choice for the home owners plumbing maintenance 👍

@ohokayofficial 3 ай бұрын

*I would crap my pants if I had a powered Pex crimp tool.* Every year I am plagued by wanting one 😂 Just love watching the videos for them though 🙌🏽

@NileJ Жыл бұрын

If they make the close quarters jaws for it I would buy

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

Its not going to happen, according to RIDGID this is an entry tool, lower cost to bring more people onto the press platform. If you want more than 1/2" & 3/4" copper or pex then you need to look at the other compact or standard size tools, not this one.

@ontimerooterandplumbingguy1507 Жыл бұрын

It says on the box that it presses both copper and steel with the same jaw?

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

Stainless, same as copper press. Not iron pipe.

@justCarner Жыл бұрын

Is it capable of using larger jaws? If not, that’s very expensive for 1/2 and 3/4.

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

I covered that multiple times in the video. No

@justCarner Жыл бұрын

@@mechanical-hub my bad, I can’t stand when people do what I just did. Haha. Thanks for all the great content in mechanical piping specifically. Love how you cover hydronics in much detail, you’d be surprised how many plumbers just can’t quite grasp it, besides hooking up valve packs to VAV boxes.

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

@@justCarner No worries. Thanks!

@charliegodinez9655 Жыл бұрын

Does it take the compact mega press jaws

@mechanical-hub Жыл бұрын

No, only 1/2 & 3/4 copper.

@stevek2563 Ай бұрын

Can i use a ridgid 26136 press ring actuator on my rp115

@mechanical-hub Ай бұрын

No, the RP115 is a very limited tool and currently only offers 1/2" & 3/4" pex press and copper press jaws. None of the jaws from the standard or other compact tools will fit it. It's a very limited tool.