Sharing my lessons learned on using a ProPEX expansion tool along with giving you the side by side comparison of my less than stellar first experience and the much improved second attempt, so your first PEX-A coupling install is 110% better than mine!

Projects don't always go right the first time. A ProPEX expansion tool is very easy to use and a wicked looking tool, if used properly...

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TOOLS USED:
○ Milwaukee 12V Propex Expansion Tool Kit - https://amzn.to/3xAGMpD
○ HOWEVER, if you are already invested in the DeWALT family of tools you can check out the DeWALT version here: https://amzn.to/3e7gvYe--keep in mind this link is only for the tool and not the batteries so you can save some!

TOOLS YOU DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO USE:
○ Any heat gun: https://amzn.to/2RyEdUs--if you have one on hand, you won't use it ;-)
○ Careful (and I mean CAREFUL) application of a blade to cut the PEX off the barb: https://amzn.to/3b7AdBx
○ PEX pipe cutting tool: https://amzn.to/3nRSiZq

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