Need tool to put tubing on nipple

[RSKY]

The mechanics at a factory I worked at had a tool they used to put rubber hose/tubing on a nipple. It looked like a set of pliers with clamps on the jaws. I needed one today to repair a leak on a 12-volt sprayer. Worked on it an hour and finally got hose on to where I could clamp it. Sprayed 1/8 of what I intended and pump quit. AARRRGGGGHHHHH......

I need one of these once every five years but I would have paid $50+ for it today. Cannot find one online and I know I just don't have the right name in the search.

Thanks.

RSKY

 

[Tinhack]

Are you talking about Hose Grip Pliers?

 

[RSKY]

Are you talking about Hose Grip Pliers?

No, had my hopes up but those are not the tool. It was like two of those attached together and he would lock one on the nipple and grip the hose with the other and squeeze the handles together to force the tubing straight onto the nipple. Bad explanation I know but that is the best I can come up with.

You might be shocked at what came up on one of the Google searches with the different wording I used.

RSKY

 

[RSKY]

This is close to what I am looking for but it is for only one type of fitting. It is a "push on tool". Now maybe I can find one and end this frustrating search.

 

[grsthegreat]

Cant you just heat hose and easily slip it over barb nipple?

 

[Xfaxman]

Did you do an image search?
A lot of them here: push on hose fitting tool - Image Search

 

[Doughknob]

Barb-Tech Tool Push Lock Assembly Tool

Take the PUSH out of Push lock with Barb-Tech Push Lock Assembly Tool. Knuckle saver for on the job all-day push lock assembly.

www.barbtechtools.com

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[RSKY]

Cant you just heat hose and easily slip it over barb nipple?

I tried that. Got a pan of water boiling then poured into a plastic cup (hose had Roundup in it) and soaked the hose for about five minutes. That is how I managed to get it over the first of three barbs.

RSKY

 

[RSKY]

Barb-Tech Tool Push Lock Assembly Tool

Take the PUSH out of Push lock with Barb-Tech Push Lock Assembly Tool. Knuckle saver for on the job all-day push lock assembly.

www.barbtechtools.com

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That tool set is over $300. Not what I'm going to pay to repair a sprayer that costs $60 to replace. And I would only need it once every 5-10 years. Looking for something cheaper. Maybe a Harbor Freight one use plastic Chinese special.

RSKY

 

[bdhsfz6]

As long as it won't cause a contamination problem, try a little brake fluid. It works wonders for me.

 

[ponytug]

How about a blow dryer or heat gun to warm the tubing?

If you got it over three barbs, I would be inclined to put a hose clamp on it and call it done for something that isn't under high pressure and not in continuous use. Just me; I try to pick my battles.

All the best,

Peter

 

[RSKY]

As long as it won't cause a contamination problem, try a little brake fluid. It works wonders for me.

I will try that next time.

Thanks

RSKY

 

[RSKY]

How about a blow dryer or heat gun to warm the tubing?

If you got it over three barbs, I would be inclined to put a hose clamp on it and call it done for something that isn't under high pressure and not in continuous use. Just me; I try to pick my battles.

All the best,

Peter

I only got it over one of the three. and it held on the 40 psi sprayer. Until the whole thing quit.

RSKY

 

[MossRoad]

The mechanics at a factory I worked at had a tool they used to put rubber hose/tubing on a nipple. It looked like a set of pliers with clamps on the jaws. I needed one today to repair a leak on a 12-volt sprayer. Worked on it an hour and finally got hose on to where I could clamp it. Sprayed 1/8 of what I intended and pump quit. AARRRGGGGHHHHH......

I need one of these once every five years but I would have paid $50+ for it today. Cannot find one online and I know I just don't have the right name in the search.

Thanks.

RSKY

1500 Watt 11 Amp Dual Temperature Heat Gun

Amazing deals on this 1500 Watt Dual Temp Heat Gun (700°/1000°) at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[JPRambo]

Depending on the size of the hose, I use a pair of needle nose pliers inserted into the hose and spread the handles to streatch the hose and then quickly slid on the fitting.

 

[ponytug]

Could they have been using some version a PEX expander?

Amazon.com : pex expander

Available for 3/8" tubing and up, but designed to expand the collar around the tub, not the tubing itself.

or this copper tubing expander? Copper Pipe Tube Expander Hand Expanding Tool Universal Hand Refrigeration Tools Copper Pipe Swaging Tool Tube Expander 1/4-inch 5/16-inch 3/8-inch 1/2-inch 5/8-inch 3/4-inch 7/8-inch - - Amazon.com

All the best,

Peter

 

[oosik]

Like the stranger told her husband - "your wife ran off with the plumber to get her nipples rethreaded".

 

[LittleBill21]

i use a heat gun to get tubes pliable. this is a variable temp one, I just got it, has a high and low as well. works pretty good, and will melt your skin off if you need it too. also comes with attachments to melt heat shrink etc.

Heat Gun

 

[SPYDERLK]

A little RTV silicone on the nipple will lubricate the assembly process.

 

[bcp]

This looks like a tool used to insert a loose fitting into a tube, but I think you need one to fit tubing onto an installed fitting.

Push-Lock Hose Barb Assembly Tool | Winzer Corporation

Push-Lock Hose Barb Assembly Tool

www.winzer.com

There are some here that grip the tubing and have a fork to go around the fitting, then squeeze them together.

tubing insertion pliers - Google Search

Bruce