Q&E Plumbing Pocket Guide
Making Q&E Connections with Milwaukee Q&E Expansion Tools Note: All standard Uponor Expander Heads are compatible with the M12 and M18 tools. Uponor expander heads will not auto-rotate on the Milwaukee tools (only Milwaukee expansion heads will auto-rotate on the M12 and M18). H-heads are not compatible with Milwaukee tools and Milwaukee heads are not compatible with Uponor tools. Milwaukee heads are easily distinguished by color coding and the Milwaukee logo. Important! When making a Q&E connection, be sure to follow the guidelines for the tool you are using in your application.
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1. Square cut the PEX pipe perpendicular to the length of the pipe. Remove all excess material or burrs that might affect the fitting connection. 2. Slide the Q&E ring over the end of the pipe until it reaches the stop edge. If using a Q&E ring without a stop edge, extend the ring over the end of the piping no more than 1⁄16” (1mm).
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With Auto Rotation (Uponor Milwaukee Heads) (M12 & M18) 3. Milwaukee Q&E Expansion Tools come with built-in auto rotation. If using a Uponor Milwaukee expansion head, simply hold the pipe and tool in place while holding the trigger to expand the pipe. The head will automatically rotate to ensure the pipe is evenly expanded. 4. Continue expanding until the pipe and ring are snug against the shoulder on the expander head. See table below for the recommended number of expansions for each pipe size.
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Go to step 6 on page 2 Note: Do not force the pipe onto the expander head. Ensure the expander head is rotating during each expansion. Pipe Size 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm 63mm
Milwaukee Tool M12 M18 4 6 9 14 -
4 6 9 14 10 -
Uponor REMS Tool 110v 8 5 5
Note: The required number of expansions can vary with ambient temperature. Uponor recommends making a test connection first to gauge the pipe’s reaction time. Note: Only Milwaukee tool auto rotates.
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