Propresser [new] Official

While soldering will never die (it is an art form and necessary for tight quarters), the industry has voted with its wallets. Major code bodies (IPC, UPC) fully recognize ProPress. Major specifiers (hospitals, schools) demand it for fire safety.

A Milwaukee ProPress tool weighs about 8 lbs. Holding that above your head in a ceiling tile while balancing on a ladder for the 50th press of the day is a legitimate workout. A torch is light. propresser

Unless you find a screaming deal on a used tool (and you verify the jaws are calibrated), stick to soldering or use push fittings (SharkBite) for your one-off repairs. You will never recoup the cost of a ProPress rig. While soldering will never die (it is an