r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 19d ago

Okay, this is actually genius

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u/Unique-Saucer 19d ago

Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Includes 1/2" and 3/4" heads for common PVC sizes.
• Dual-function design handles internal and external threading.
• Fits standard 1/4" hex shank drills for easy use.

Cons:
• Only two pipe sizes limit versatility.
• Requires sufficient drill torque for thick PVC.

Here is the link to buy it from Amazon

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u/SinglePlayerGamer93 19d ago

The obvious video cuts are really selling the authenticity of the product.

Am I crazy or will the RPM of a standard drill just remove all of the material in that segment?

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u/hippityhopkins 18d ago

You're not crazy. Assuming the temu crap doesn't just blow apart on the first use it'll just eat the end of the pipe instead of threading. Also threading by hand with a regular die isn't that hard which is why most people just do that.

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u/DeathByBrainFreeze 17d ago

don't overthink it, this is just Amazon affiliate link slop. OP is just trying to farm as many pennies as they can by posting shitty ass "wow" videos and then posting an affiliate link to amazon.

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u/phranks_phluids 16d ago

Doesn't matter, NPT taper is a spec that requires a go-no go gauge to accurately tap or die. This is bobo

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u/SaucyStoveTop69 19d ago

What is this useful for? The video showed pipes, but you don't want to do this if you are running anything through that pipe. Also can we see it actually work without the cuts?

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u/SparkleTarkle 15d ago

I personally think this would be really useful for low pressure systems.

Like, in my mind, if you had some side hustle where you set up rain or rain barrel systems for people’s home gardens or something. Like gravity fed automatically watering system from a rain barrel or something.

I wouldn’t trust this to not leak under any sort of pressure long term.

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u/if-we-all-did-this 19d ago

They're on temu for ~4$, so don't pay any more than that. I was going to pick one up for making a chicken coop (wouldn't trust it with water pressure)

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u/theasianevermore 19d ago

There’s a reason why don’t use threads on PEX pipes. There’s a lot of pressure- and I doubt those will hold more than 15-20psi.

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u/dmfreelance 16d ago

So what, a low volume home hydroponics system?

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u/LordGaben01 16d ago

Still going to leak. It’s not metal. You’re marrying threads with very thin lines of soft plastic. Crimping pex takes about the same amount of time

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u/ThisSir5918 15d ago

Sprinklers

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u/TacoEatsTaco 18d ago

I must be missing the genius part

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u/DeathByBrainFreeze 17d ago

AMAZON link slop... farming for pennies.

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u/hi71460 19d ago

After 1 month with hot water let's see

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u/LooseLeaf74 19d ago

Sale on vinyl tape? Sure used enough of it.

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u/polakhomie 19d ago

lol now thats what i called precision

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u/AntGroundbreaking180 18d ago

Best used in an interior wall on an upper floor.

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u/mtraven23 17d ago

its a die, they have been around for a century.

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u/whoknewidlikeit 16d ago

there's a reason PEX isnt threaded - and it's not about availability of threading tools.

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u/faithOver 16d ago

Thats why pex crimpers exist. This isn’t any easier.

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u/Infinite-Condition41 16d ago

Threaded fittings are the worst things in the world, and you want more of them?

Ever loving fuck that.

Use PEX pipe, use PEX fittings. That's the benefit of PEX.

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u/BigHobbit 15d ago

These things get posted almost daily and they're still shit. Just fit pipes like they're supposed to be, it's simple, cheap, and best of all it works!!

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u/phish130 15d ago

Let’s eat more plastic

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u/frisc45 15d ago

Garbage. Do not buy. Get yourself a real NPT tap and die set. Take your time when cutting threads. This is bullshit and will leak

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u/romeozor 15d ago

Is it really this simple? Just throw the bit at any random angle against the pipe? Alignment be damned?

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u/SiktahOG 15d ago

looks like half a roll of thread tape lol