Pex fittings leak

**howson** · 02-17-2019, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by spaniel43

Is there a tool to remove the pex cinch clamp
Other than a pair of side cutters?

Sorry if I sound like an old "broken record", but if you'll search of for pex posts by @Cate&Rob you'll find an incredible amount of plumbing-related information.

The first post in this thread has your answer: https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...ing-Pex-Clamps

Hope this helps!

-Howard

**Rivercityjeff** · 02-17-2019, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by spaniel43

Is there a tool to remove the pex cinch clamp
Other than a pair of side cutters?

These Knipex long handle nippers will cut and crimp 1/2" stainless steel cinch PEX clamps. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**spaniel43** · 02-17-2019, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by howson

Sorry if I sound like an old "broken record", but if you'll search of for pex posts by @Cate&Rob you'll find an incredible amount of plumbing-related information.

The first post in this thread has your answer: https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...ing-Pex-Clamps

Hope this helps!

-Howard

Since the thread was from way back in 16...lol I was wondering if anything new has surfaced to remove the rings. I had a leaky connection in my house and found a GOOD pair of side cutters worked best because of the angle i was up against. Did I mention I love plumbing projects, awesome job @Cate&Rob

**Jims94vmx** · 02-17-2019, 06:20 AM

a flat head screwdriver can do the trick. just put it under the excess part of the clamp and twist.....unlocks it....

**nyfingerlakes** · 03-12-2019, 05:21 PM

I just ordered this on Amazon and it has the clamp "uncrimper" built in. I plan to use this for my plumbing changes

iCrimp PEX Cinch Tool with Removing Function)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**phonemannn** · 03-12-2019, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by nyfingerlakes

I just ordered this on Amazon and it has the clamp "uncrimper" built in. I plan to use this for my plumbing changes

iCrimp PEX Cinch Tool with Removing Function)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like that....

**Cate&Rob** · 03-12-2019, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by nyfingerlakes

I just ordered this on Amazon and it has the clamp "uncrimper" built in. I plan to use this for my plumbing changes

iCrimp PEX Cinch Tool with Removing Function)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The difficulty will be getting the clamp cutting jaws of this relatively large tool into the tight spaces where you need to remove a clamp. This is where I found the small "end cutters" to be the ideal tool for releasing and unwrapping a clamp.

Rob

**CloseToRetirement** · 03-12-2019, 08:02 PM

I used my Dremel with a cutting wheel across the crimp which releases the pressure, then a needle nose to pull it off the Pex. The cordless Dremel got me into the tight space with little effort.

Lyle

**Beachcamper** · 03-13-2019, 06:01 PM

Believe it or not, these worked well to remove the pex clamps by grabbing onto the clamp ear and peeling back.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch...ers-39531.html

**Cate&Rob** · 03-13-2019, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Beachcamper

Believe it or not, these worked well to remove the pex clamps by grabbing onto the clamp ear and peeling back.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch...ers-39531.html

Yes they do ! See post 1 on this thread from 2016

https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...x-Clamps/page2

Rob