Tools for press, PEX, drain, and install work.
Plumbers need press tools (Milwaukee M18 or RIDGID), PEX expanders, drain snakes / drum augers, stubby cordless impacts, inspection cameras, and pipe wrenches. ProPress compatibility is a platform decision that will drive every other tool purchase for 5+ years.
ProPress tools, M12 stubby impacts, drain snakes, and everything in between.
Plumbers need press tools, PEX expanders, drain snakes, and stubby impacts. ProPress tools are the biggest single-tool investment most plumbers make.
The 1-category plumbing lineup.
Each category below links to the relevant Shopify collection with curated Milwaukee + DeWalt SKUs, real pricing, and same-day dispatch.
Tool comparisons + best-of guides.
Context for the plumbing lineup — bare-tool-vs-kit math, platform comparisons, and honest best-of picks.
FAQ for plumbing pros.
Milwaukee ProPress or RIDGID ProPress?+
Both are genuine Viega-compatible ProPress tools. Milwaukee M18 runs faster and integrates with a platform you likely own other tools on. RIDGID has the longer track record for PEX + press combined systems. Pick based on your existing M18/RIDGID battery investment.
Do I need a PEX expander or a crimp tool?+
Uponor expanders (the Milwaukee 2532 or RIDGID RE-1) make connections faster and arguably more reliable but are pricier. Crimp tools (PEX-A or PEX-B crimpers) are cheaper up front. Most commercial plumbers run expanders; residential service techs often stay on crimpers.
What drain snake for service vans?+
For interior branch lines, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2775B-21 or RIDGID K-45AF handles 1.5-3" lines well. For mainline work, step up to a sectional (RIDGID K-60 or K-1500). Don't try to use one machine for both.
What about a sewer camera?+
Milwaukee M-Spector and RIDGID SeeSnake are both pro-grade. RIDGID has better self-leveling optics; Milwaukee integrates with ONE-KEY.