“After 30+ years as a tradesman this was the best tool I've ever used to do a copper flair. Fast and easy to make a perfect flair. Installing 4 mini split a/c units every flair done perfect the first time.”
“Unique design over previous tool I used. Very functional and works like a dream. Just remember to use the lubricant as directed and you will get a great flare every time. Highly recommend this tool.”
“I had 4 copper lines for my mini-split system which were "factory" flared from the supplier. The flares they did were terrible. I bought this to use on the lines instead of my old style which simply smashes the ram into the end of the tubing; this one rotates and "burnishes" the flare. I was very impressed with how well it worked and how smooth and clean the flares came out. I would recommend using the "compatible" oil as the instructions say ("compatible" meaning an oil which is compatible with the refrigerant in the unit; basically, get some of the same oil the compressor uses).I re-did all the flares on these four lines because the "factory" ones looked so awful. I had zero troubles hooking the lines up and, about 4 months later, have had no leakage of refrigerant that I'm aware of; the HVAC works fine; it wouldn't take much of a leak in this small system before I'd expect to have problems.Yeah, it was a bit pricey for the hobbyist/HVAC hack like me, but I still feel it was worth it.”
