New monument pipe benders

[Jim Goodenough]

Hi,

Has anyone experience of the new Monument benders?

Any feedback?

 

[Keefy]

Got a link? Didn't know they had a new pipe bender.

 

[gmartine]

YOu mean the Monument Masters that just bend 15mm? Don't know tbh. However I'd guess that the yellow monument benders are China made nothing like the old ones so rippletastic.

You want BentitNow benders that used original Hilmor tooling.

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[snowhead]

Loks like Monument do 1 for 22mm and another for 15mm

Monument Masters 22mm Copper Pipe Bender — Monument Masters

See recent reviews for the the 15mm bender launched early July2020 below Standard XXII - 1222G The Monument Masters XXII Copper Pipe Bender is a single sized pipe bender for 22mm copper pipe (0.9mm wall). It has a number of advantages over a traditional combi 15mm/22mm pipe bender. Less fi

www.monumentmasters.com

Monument Masters 15mm Copper Pipe Bender — Monument Masters

Standard XV - 1215K The Monument Masters XV Copper Pipe Bender is a single sized pipe bender for 15mm copper pipe (0.7mm wall). It has a number of advantages over a traditional combi 15mm/22mm pipe bender. Less fiddly – with the integrated hook and nylon guide, the integrated hook sto

www.monumentmasters.com

 

[MOSSEP]

Ive got both sizes. The 15mm works really well, the 22 is good but the arms even with extensions don't give great leverage so can be tricky to pull. as a pair they take up more space on the van than my old hilmor bender as you really need both sizes. Although it has a built in guide, it's only made of plastic so I'm not confident it will last as long as the traditional metal ones. I don't know if monument sell it as a spare part but if they don't, I cant imagine I would ever invest in a new bender if it broke.

 

[john the plumber]

ITS sell monument benders (have done for a while)

 

[brierleystuartj]

I have the 15mm set. They are pretty short so storing is not an issue. I strap them on my bahco soldering kit bag. They are so easy to use as it retains a decent length of 15mm in the first section of the bender whilst you hook the second part. No messing about trying to hook the former in. The nylon former is a serviceable part but no idea how long they last. It creates a nice bend and so quickly. Not had any bends ripple yet and i just yank on those handles and pull that 90. My standard benders, both sets often ripple and need bends pulling slowly. Even with a new set of hilmors with new formers i still often got ripples. For just pulling short 90s or offsets, not fighting with the weight and size of the arms of a traditional bender, this thing is way better. You can also get extension handles that are 1/2inch thread which somebody pointed out the other day can be used as handles to carry around the big rads. You don't need the handles for 15mm, its pretty easy. I have found myself pulling bends more often on small jobs rather than using fittings and soldering as its now more convenient than previous, when i couldn't be bothered to go and get my benders from the van. I still have to have traditional benders for 22 but i should just get the 22 set also really. Id suggest for you to pull the trigger and get a set as they are brilliant.

 

[AWheating]

For me the best solution for benders is old records on eBay. I brought a used once red record 15/22 for £35 last year in its box. I also have 2 record solos which are 15mm only(one brand new in box still) paid about £20 each for those. No ripples, no slack, 15mm solos do tight 180 bends. Can't beat tools from 30 years ago.