YELLOW JACKET 60278 Deluxe 45 Degree Flaring Tool for 1/8 to 3/4 OD

So, I was referred this because many vrv guys who install the units recommend it. I cant say I like it. The reason is its not the easiest to use. I imagine if I use it more that it will be easier. The main reason I dont like it is because theres no clutch to stop you. Had to redo flares a few times. Id rather just use the black max. Its just easier to use and has a clutch. Im going to pawn this thing.

Works good on mini split ac

Excelente

Makes good flares but a little awkward to use until you get the hang of it . Make sure you secure cooper tight otherwise when flaring the end will push or slip out

I bought this flare tool to replace a older flare tool ( nothing wrong with it ) . I had a Yellow Jacket flare tool and I think it is one of the best. This new tool is a little different . mine swings open lifting the up die or jaw . This model only lifts the die but doesn’t open up. When I ordered I thought I was buying the exact same mine. Once I opened the package and looked it over i noticed right off the bat that the dies didn’t line up correctly. I went my garage and got two cooper tubings to test it out. I did 3 flares on 1/4 tubing and 3 flares on 1/2 tubing. On all six the flares looked good with a little marking on the outsides of flare but on 3 I could notice the tubing had marks of the misalignment of the dies (or jaws ) that hold the tubing. I need this for work and I can’t afford not to have a flares that are not 100% perfect. If I need to redo a flare is waste a waste of time. The picture shows how the dies or jaws line up together.

Prefect I have had one for 25 years with out any problem just time for a new one love it would not have any other kind

I got a leak on my newly installed mini split low line though. It must have been because a hard to reach wall connection with no proper wrenches. I pulled it apart, put some Nylog sealer and end of the story. Im glad I spent the extra money for the pleasure of getting it done right minus the hassle. I thought it had a clutch though and never heard the disconnection click when reaching max pressure. But like I said, it did the job very well and Ill have it for my next two mini splits to install at home.

Makes flaring AC lines so much easier.

Easy to use and produces great flares.

I picked this up to do a mini split install where I knew Id be trimming the lines shorter. Overkill, but now I have it to lend to friends. I made about 3 flares in 2 sizes of pipe before I went for the real thing. My system pulled down to 410 microns with the vacuum pump on and held at 520, no issues sealing, perfect flares. Highly recommended.