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Your cart is empty.Modern HVAC units are now requiring a deeper flaring method (especially if r-410 refrigerant is being used.) in order to accommodate these requirements, Yellow Jacket offers the 60278. It can accommodate a range of 1/8” to 3/4” O.D.’S and is specifically designed for r-410a in that it features a built-in height stop that helps you meet larger r-410a flaring requirements.
Charles Jarvis
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
I’m a plumber and I run gas lines using copper tubing a lot, mostly 1/2”. I wanted a flaring tool that is simple and isn’t a pain in a** to use. This one is streamlined for easy use. Everything is sort of built in to it all in one piece. It makes beautiful flares. Just make sure to debur your cuts first and let the tool do its thing. It’s expensive but if you make a lot flares or you want to get the job done faster then get this tool. You won’t be disappointed. You’ll appreciate it.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
It’s works great
Justin West
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
Had used the same flare tool before . Works as expected. Don’t have to worry about batteries or losing pieces.
Lisa Martin
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
THIS IS BEING USED FOR PROFESSIONAL MINI-SPLITS INSTALLATION. BORROWED THIS EXACT SAME MODEL FROM ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL AND REALLY LIKE IT. HE HAS USED HIS FOR 10 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEM. THIS IS A HIGH QUALITY ITEM.
C
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
This was so easy to use. I’ve never flared copper Mini Split line sets. I did 5 total units and all flares tested out good. This is nicer and easier than the old style. I just wish it came in a case.
nh_handyman
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
I did a fair amount of googling before buying this tool. I installed a mini-split several years ago and used a 'normal' rail-type flaring tool. The flair held for the AC cycle - but with Heat - the pressure increased and the flair failed. Cost me 300 to get it re-done and re-charged.My concern was figuring out the stick-out required before clamping the tubing down. With this tool, it has a stop - set the clamps to the right size, put the tube in the bottom clamp and push until it hits the stop, pull the top clamp into position, swing the wing-nut over the top clamp (which swings the stop out of the way) tighten the wing-nut and start the flare.
Garrie
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
Another great product from yellow jacket. I've used all types of ratcheting and manual flare tools and this is by far the easiest and most reliable to use. I use this at the very least 6 times a day and I love it everytime. This is a must have, as it is fool proof and gives a perfect flare everytime as long as you dont over tighten when you're flaring. It pays for itself within just a few uses. Highly recommend
Bob-B
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2019
The best flaring tool available.
Larry Hibbs
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2018
Awesome
Robert Cook
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2018
Delivered on time. Exactly what is was looking for
Wayne Fletcher
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2017
Very easy to use. Created leak free connections on my split system air conditioner.
COCCITTO nicola
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2015
Very nice tool, exactly what I expected, delivery of item as promised.
H. Boothe
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015
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.
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