Serious question, has anyone else had a bad experience with those 'universal' tube expander heads?

Bought one for a job last month thinking it would save time, but the fit was off and it ruined two tubes on a 500 PSI boiler. Cost me $300 in materials and an extra day's labor to fix. What brand do you guys actually trust for that kind of work?

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thomas8622d ago

Ever try renting the brand-specific tools @noahhernandez mentioned? Saves cash if you don't need them often.

noahhernandez2d ago

Universal heads are a gamble. Learned that the hard way on a chiller job. Now I only use brand-specific expanders for each tube type. The fit is perfect every time. It costs more upfront but saves so much headache. My go-to is the manufacturer's own tool when I can get it.