Hydraulic hose crimper recommendations

[mac]

Well this wouldn’t be the first time I’ve been called ridiculous and most likely not the last. I have done many repairs over the years where a hose was simply thrown down a crawl space and part of it landed on a sharp object. Over time the vibrations in the hose caused a failure. I am a minimalist in that I try to do most everything with the fewest tools. I would sometimes have techs that would literally fill a van with tools to the point where they could barely function. Somehow I managed to do most repairs with a small space for tools. To each his own.

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

In my experience I have always caught hell with reusables leaking after installed due to dry rotted hose that needs to be replaced anyways from the equipment room all the way. But I have used them in a jerk also but always end up replacing the lines. To me reusables are Mickey Mouse solution and Crimped fitting are professional. But again a reusable can get you out of a Jerk as Long as the hose is flexible

 

[MEP001]

But I have used them in a jerk

I've never heard that expression before.

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

I've never heard that expression before.

Ya Mep a jerk in a Bind lol same thing. In a Tight spot

 

[I.B. Washincars]

Yeah, I always used that term for something totally different...

 

[Randy]

I've never heard that expression before either.

Up here in God's country we'd "I have used them in a pinch"

Your Tom about the hose being dry rotten, it seems like about 95% of the time the hose isn't worth repairing.

 

[toddmullens]

The 3/8" one are really tough to get tightened down all the way. I can't imagine trying to do a 3/4".
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1/2” drive battery powered impact wrench makes this very easy.

 

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[mjwalsh]

We also use Weatherhead T460 hose crimper, I'm having no problems with it so far.

That could be good information since NAPA (that is a few blocks from us) stated their system was Weatherhead & they adamantly stated they were limited to just Weatherhead hose! Hopefully, we don't get so hard up that we have to beg further & beyond ... than voluntarily willing to sign something indemnifying them from their possibly mostly just perceived liability fear? Caused by possible horrible court precedents that happened where-ever? Maybe a legal-eagle can respond???

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

I have a Parker Mini crimp *brand new air hookup/ Hydralic I paid $1,000 for if someone seriously wants to buy its never been used mint condition. Can send pictures. I have been buying all my hoses from CWS and don't see the need to use it yet. I want to buy a ProPress for plumbing and it could help me get up some more money lol. Thanks Thomas

 

[sparkey]

For those of you using the Weatherhead T460 have you used any hose or fittings other than the weatherhead brand? We use a different model of a weatherhead crimper at work and we use eaton fittings.