Propress and Megapress Technology in Plumbing

We all think of plumbing as synonymous with soldering copper pipe and cutting and threaded galvanized steel or black iron pipe for gas lines. However, those days are well past us as even the plumbing industry is rapidly evolving. At Steven Bailey Plumbing, we utilize the latest ProPress and MegaPress technology to give you higher quality parts and ensure you are back up and running faster than ever.

What exactly is Propress and MegaPress technology? The main pioneers behind the powerful tool is Ridgid Tools and Milwaukee Tools. These two companies have manufactured the leading edge in press technology to be able to join pipe together in under 10 seconds. With other leaders in the industry such as Viega LLC, who manufacture a wide variety of Press copper fittings and galvanized fittings, enable us to do your job much quicker and efficient. These press fittings utilize a gasket inside and when the hydraulic crimp tool is placed over the fitting, it powerfully crimps it sealing the gasket around the pipe. This is much more beneficial from soldering copper pipe because it eliminates an open flame in your home or business. Press technology is also able to be used with dripping, leaking, or actively running/pressurized water lines because it does not require a flame.

Critics of press technology claim that it isn't real plumbing because it eliminates the skill involved with careful soldering. However any talented plumber can make perfect solders, but in today's world where things are rapidly evolving, we need to be able to do the job that much quicker. Reputable brands such as Viega LLC manufacture some of the highest quality press fittings on the market and they stand behind their products with a 50 year warranty! At Steven Bailey Plumbing we believe that we need to do the job right the first time, and that is the philosophy behind using the best building materials available, because we want to install it once and not have to worry about it. This business practice also translating to the customer having an excellent peace of mind knowing that a high value company like Steven Bailey Plumbing only uses high value material that lasts and in 50 years time the product we install will still be going strong.