pinch clamps?

>>1096310
I always run the two like your buddy, but that's just what I've been told by my dad growing up. He always over builds though, so I don't know what the standard actually is.

As far as needing the tool, I've gotten away with pliers, but the tool really makes it easy.

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>>1096313
and this is the tool, ya?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-Poly-Pipe-Pinch-Clamp-Tool-POLYPTK/203053310

>>1096314
Yup. I can't speak for that brand though.

At any rate, it'll be way easier than trying with straight pliers.

>>1096310
oetiker pliers

just use hose clamps

Use proper crimp rings/crimpers.
Those are garbage homeowner-tier shit.
Do it right or you will pay for it in the long run.

:Plumber.

I've made hundreds of PEX connections and if you're talking about RTI then only one clamp is necessary, just place it in the middle of the barbed fitting. I'm sure you'd be fine doing two, but it's like writing a sentence twice, it's weird.

I'm sure you'd be fine doing two, but it's like writing a sentence twice, it's weird.

>>1096650
Hahaha

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>>1096310
i prefer pic related. when they get loose over time you can tighten them easily.

for your question: use 2 on each end, it last longer.

>>1096650
this

literally just tested a house today for any leaks, 1 is all thats needed, the whole point of buying them.

Also used a nifty 1 hand thingy unlike >>1096314 but it isn't necessary. And u still had to use two hands cause those bitches are tough to close