I need to do 12 hose ends and with the local shop charging $10 per crimp, I figure I might as well buy the tool. Any suggestions on a decent one that will get used for one job, maybe another someday, that is reasonably priced?
A/C Hose crimper, which one to get?
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I need to do 12 hose ends and with the local shop charging $10 per crimp, I figure I might as well buy the tool. Any suggestions on a decent one that will get used for one job, maybe another someday, that is reasonably priced?
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Mastercool I have this one. $730
www.mobiledistributorsupply.com
I also see this on on Amazon for $130 that looks similar to the Mastercool
Mastercool 71500-A Hydra-Krimp A/C Hose Crimping Tool
Mastercool 71500-A Hydra-Krimp A/C Hose Crimping Tool
www.mobiledistributorsupply.com
I also see this on on Amazon for $130 that looks similar to the Mastercool
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These Vevor guys knock off a lot of tools. For occasional use should be fine. The hydraulic version is nice if you want to crimp hoses on the car which is often the case.
www.vevor.com
VEVOR Manually Operated AC Hose Crimper Hydra-Krimp 71550 Manual AC Hose Crimper Kit Air Conditioning Repair Handheld AC Hose Crimping Tool with 4 Dies | VEVOR US
Durable VEVOR AC Hose Crimper made of aluminum alloy with 4 dies and manual operation for easy, compact, and versatile air conditioning repair.
www.vevor.com
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Looks like Mophor, Vevor, IBOSAD all reference their kit as the 71500 so i'm sure they're all the same just under different labels. Might have to try the Vevor Hydraulic fro $149.99
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They are copying the Mastercool part number. Pretty blatant ripoff. Don’t know how they get away with it.
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Do you think it's worth trying one?
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Sure
Mr. Tim talked about the crimper he bought in his build thread.
Tim's 69 Grocery Getter
I bought the same one. It works like it should. It is a Mastercool clone. Search "hydraulic crimper 71500". They are about $105.00 on ebay.
Tim's 69 Grocery Getter
I bought the same one. It works like it should. It is a Mastercool clone. Search "hydraulic crimper 71500". They are about $105.00 on ebay.
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Gotta love new toys .. lol
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I've got a bunch of leftover fittings to practice on
I guess you can call me DHutton II. The tool influencer. Looks exactly like the one I bought.
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All y'all are good at spending someone else's money
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A legit tool influencer would have the $700 Mastercool crimper, not a Chinesium knockoff….
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I have to take baby steps at the beginning. Later, I will convince him to buy an electric planishing hammer.A legit tool influencer would have the $700 Mastercool crimper, not a Chinesium knockoff….
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That’s how i got mine too. eBay for less than half price. Like new. And it was long before the knockoff were available. At least 10 years ago.
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