DeWalt Impact Connect Makes Cutting Pipe Faster And Easier

For plumbers, HVAC techs, and anyone else who works with piping, it can be a struggle to find a cutting tool that balances speed and convenience. Cordless Pro-grade pipe cutters can be pricey and manual solutions take up time and energy. DeWalt aims to fill this gap with the Impact Connect Pipe Cutter. We dove deeper to see what this attachment brings to the table.

DeWalt Impact Connect Pipe Cutter Attachment: The Big Deal

Instead of releasing a dedicated cordless pipe cutter, DeWalt designed the system to attach to your existing impact driver. It leverages the power and rotational impact of your tool to cut pipe faster than manual methods to limit fatigue on the job.

There are two versions. The DeWalt Impact Connect PVC/PEX Pipe Cutter Attachment (DWAPVCIR) cuts material up to 2 inches in diameter. It makes clean, efficient cuts in PEX, PVC (up to Schedule 80), and other plastic piping or conduit. In terms of speed, it’s up to 6 times faster than manual cutting.

The second version is the Copper Pipe Cutting Attachment (DWACPIR) and comes with a 1/2-inch and a 3/4-inch cutting wheel. There’s also a 1-inch cutting wheel you can purchase separately. It’s rated for use with type K, L, and M copper pipes.

Additional Features

Both use a Quick-Change brace that allows you to switch between cutting and driving applications in seconds. Weighing a little over 3 1/2 pounds, it adds some heft to the end of your impact driver, but attaches to the base of the tool and helps support the weight.

As for maneuverability, the attachment has 360° rotation to help work around awkward angles and has a large hook window.

If you happen to own another brand’s impact driver, don’t worry. It works with DeWalt 20V Max impact drivers as well as Pro-grade impact drivers from other brands.

DeWalt Impact Connect Pipe Cutter Attachment Price

Both versions retail for $119 as an attachment only. Currently, there are no kit options available. DeWalt backs your purchase with a 3-year warranty.

Editor’s Note

Converting your impact driver into a pipe cutter is a really big deal, and not just for plumbers. Electricians. Irrigation specialists, HVAC techs, refrigeration techs, and many others can take advantage of Impact Connect.

Don’t miss the value proposition, though. With cordless solutions from brands such as Milwaukee running well over $200, DeWalt’s price tag makes it an awfully attractive way to relegate your manual cutters to the backup squad. It’s also no surprise that it’s a 2022 Pro Tool Innovation Award Winner.

Kenny Koehler, Pro Tool Reviews’ Managing Editor

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Skip Conventional Thermal Imaging Devices For Klein’s Mobile-Compatible Thermal Imagers

Nowadays you would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have a smartphone. With that being said, it makes sense for many of us to incorporate the technology we use every day into our work. Klein is making this possible with the device-compatible thermal imager, which can be used with both iOS and Android devices. We took a closer look to see what makes the Klein thermal imager for phones useful for electricians and other tradesmen.

Klein Thermal Imager For Phones: The Big Deal

Similar to the FLIR One Pro LT, the imager has a thermal sensor on the unit and connects to the charging port on your phone. The big thing to get used to is the camera position on the bottom of your phone instead of the top.

The imager delivers a total of 10,800 pixels. Klein doesn’t mention the exact sensor size, but that resolution matches up with 90 x 120 pixels at a 3:4 ratio. Regardless, that resolution is high enough to easily detect and troubleshoot hot or cold spots. It’s useful for diagnosis behind paneling, in wiring, and a number of other applications.

The Klein thermal imager for phones picks up temperatures from -4° to 752° Fahrenheit (-20° to 400° Celsius). You also have three different color palette display options. You can view images in rainbow, ironbow, or greyscale. Additionally, screen indicators help you differentiate between high and low temperatures and differential temperature readout.

Along with capturing thermal images, you can use the Kein’s imager app on your device to store and share video, including time-lapse video. The app and the thermal imager itself are compatible with iOS 11 or higher and Android 6.0 or higher. Just keep in mind that there are two model numbers. iPhone users need the Klein TI222 and Android users need the TI220

Additional Features

• 6.6-foot (2-meter) drop protection
• CE and UKCA certified

Klein Thermal Imager For Phones Price

Either imager retails for $249.99 whether you’re going for the Android or iOS version. The app is free on the Google Play Store (Android) and the App Store (iOS). Klein backs your purchase with a two-year warranty.

Specifications

• Model: Klein TI220 / TI222
• Length: 2.13 in
• Width: 0.73 in
• Height: 1.07 in
• Weight: 1 oz
• Material: Aluminum housing with electronic components
• Display resolution: 10,800 pixels
• Sensor type: VOx Microbolometer
• Accuracy: +/- 2°C or 2% (whichever is greater)
• Field of view: Horizontal: 50°; Vertical: 50°
• Max frames per second: <9 Hz
• Memory: External device

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