NAVAC NTE7 Manual Tubing Expander - Foldable Copper Swaging Tool, 5 Sizes

Great tool! Does the job with no fuss. Replaced a compressor a few weeks ago that was a recip to scroll conversion that didn’t come with a repipe kit. Using this tool and no other fittings or pipe other than what was already in the unit, was able to do a very professional job of repiping that looked better than any kit job.

Very nice manual swager.

Not bad for the price point. Takes a few minutes to get it to where you’d want it, and you need to be careful to not over do it, because it is easy to crack the copper with this tool. I wouldn’t recommend it as a primary expander, but it is good as a backup or for tight spots. If you’re looking for an expander you know you’re going to use a lot, just spend the money on a Navac or Hilmor expanding gun.

Works well you just have to turn the tool as you are expanding folding handle is nice way better than pounding it in with a hammer and honestly I think better than the cheap hydraulic ones never had enough money to buy the good hydraulic one though

This little guy is almost perfect. My only minor gripe is the black coating is too grippy. I used a very light abrasive soft wheel on a drill to buff the coating off. It works brilliantly after that. The trick is to squeeze a little, let off a little, spin it a little, squeeze again - a little more - and keep working it around like that until it's completely expanded. Otherwise, you'll either split your copper, or it'll just be egged and you'll end up having to work it around anyway.

Best swagger ever. Hands down. Very pricey

Best value for money You should know the technique, though.

Breaks the copper and doesn’t spread evenly

Un dépanneur seulement, le vrai est mieux

Works but already has trouble folding after 3 uses on 3/4" ACR copper