Propresser
It isn’t all sunshine and ratchets. ProPress has limitations.
| Feature | ProPress | Solder (Torch) | SharkBite (Push) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Very Fast | Slow | Instant | | Permanent? | Yes | Yes | No (removable) | | Tool Cost | High ($3k) | Low ($100) | None | | Fitting Cost | High ($4) | Low ($0.80) | High ($6) | | Fire Risk | None | High | None | | Reliability (Long term) | Excellent (40+ yrs) | Excellent (50+ yrs) | Good (25 yrs) | | Best Use Case | Commercial, large repipes | Tight spaces, low budget | Temporary caps, homeowner | propresser
In hospitals, schools, and data centers, getting a hot work permit is a bureaucratic nightmare. It involves fire watches, extinguishers, and sometimes paying a firefighter to sit there. ProPress requires no flame, no spark, and no fire watch. It slashes insurance liability on job sites. It isn’t all sunshine and ratchets