Ireland's Plumbing & Heating Magazine Issue 110 Nov-Dec

PRESS TOOLS

AVAILABLE AT BASSETTS, THE REMS MINI-PRESS 22V PRESSING TOOL IS SAFE AND EASY TO USE AND SAVES TIME AND MONEY. DON’T MISS THIS SPECIAL OFFER… Just press it

REMS Mini-Press 22V.

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measures in place to mitigate those hazards. The contractor also saves on “fire watch”, helmets or other safety gear required by welding, for example. TIME AND COST-EFFECTIVE Many different fitting types can be pressed in under 10 seconds, a drastic time saving over more traditional methods. In addition, pressing is approximately 30% less expensive when compared to welding. It also is easier to learn pressing than welding or soldering, which means a newly trained professional can start work sooner, giving more experienced personnel the time for jobs that require higher skills. Another advantage is that the technique delivers more consistent and secure connections, as the pressing tool is designed and calibrated to apply the exact amount of force needed to form a permanent, watertight joint. SPECIAL OFFER Bassetts offers an exclusive PressIt Tool Pack, which comprises a REMS Mini-Press 22V, two batteries, three jaws and a charger. It is offered at fixed price of £1,295 +VAT – which is highly competitive. Bassetts are the only company to offer both the tool and a

plumbing and heating merchant Bassetts is promoting a new

offer on the REMS Mini-Press 22V, a cordless radial press with automatic circuit control from PressIt. Light and easy to handle, the tool can be used everywhere, free hand, overhead and in very confined spaces. It presses up to 35mm copper and stainless steel and, with up to 250 presses per charge, the REMS Mini-Press 22V is not only efficient but also guarantees a safer and more reliable job. TURN DOWN THE HEAT Other techniques to join pipes, such as welding, soldering and torch cutting generate heat and fumes, posing a workplace danger, and can require additional safety equipment. According to data from the UK Home Office, the so-called “hot work” accounts for around 28% of construction fires. On the other hand, pressing is flameless, which eliminates the need for flux, flammable gases, or fumes. Plus, it is not necessary to spend money on hot work permits, which ensure that individuals involved in the project are aware of the hazards associated with this kind of work and can rely on

Bassetts’ exclusive PressIt Tool Pack includes a REMS Mini-Press 22V, two batteries, three jaws and a charger.

one-stop shop for repairs, calibration, and service. Stop by Bassetts to know more. The kit is on display and stocked at the Clady, Portadown, Dungannon, Lisburn, Mallusk and Belfast East branches, and available to order at at all 16 Bassetts branches.

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