Monument vs Hilmor vs Rothenberger

[MorrG]

Who makes the best pipe benders?
They all seem to be priced around the same.

 

[newcastle phill]

Its something I've never thought about - but my hilmors rock

 

[Deleted member 7121]

Hilmor for me as well had mine 30 plus years now , bit of oil now and then

 

[ShaunCorbs]

old hils were made by bend it now

 

[REDSAW]

roths are krap so i hear, made in china!

why spend all that money when an elbow only costs 12p?

 

[thereisawizza]

I have worn my Rothernberger's out! bent the pin that supports the roller on the 22mm side.........

 

[zzzjim]

.......why spend all that money when an elbow only costs 12p?

It does seem to clue you up on the quality (or lack of it)
of the pipe you are using .
I though pulled bends had less resistance.
(if that matters with todays pumps + tiny matchbox homes )

 

[newcastle phill]

Cheater hah

 

[Jay The Plumber]

every rothenberger ive used creases the pipe and the hook digs into the pipe as well.. rubbish

hilmor or bend it now

 

[Jay The Plumber]

every rothenberger ive used creases the pipe and the hook digs into the pipe as well.. rubbish

hilmor or bend it now

 

[MorrG]

Sounds like Hilmor is the one. I'll stay away from Rothenberger
What about Bahco? They look the coolest but they're the most expensive.

 

[MorrG]

Sounds like Hilmor is the one. I'll stay away from Rothenberger
What about Bahco? They look the coolest but they're the most expensive.

 

[Atouchofgas]

Benditnow used to make hilmor and they are made in the uk still

 

[Best]

Go with Benditnow. They are the really the original real Hilmor and from what I read on this forum, actually cheaper and better than from the now foreign new Hilmor.
Why pay more for something produced in the Far East when you can have the British made product?
I have a couple of the Hilmor frame benders that must be 50 years old and they are still perfect.

 

[gmartine]

Benditnow, new Hilmor are pants.

BHB-15/22 (15-22mm Hand Bender)

 

[gmartine]

Benditnow, new Hilmor are pants.

BHB-15/22 (15-22mm Hand Bender)

 

[king of pipes]

Hlmor is my choice bud

 

[Jay The Plumber]

I have new hilmor, totally spot on.. about a year old and never creases/ripples the pipe etc..

 

[MorrG]

I upgraded my cheap silverline bender to a nice new hilmor one and it was a good decision. Thanks for your advise, I'm pleased with my purchase.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I've had my hilmor about 11 years. Worn and battered but still does the job. However I have gone through a few runners (if that's what they are called)?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I've had my hilmor about 11 years. Worn and battered but still does the job. However I have gone through a few runners (if that's what they are called)?

That site ontop of the pipe ?

 

[Harvest Fields]

That site ontop of the pipe ?

Yes. I always call them runners even though I know they are not.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Are they called Guides?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes. I always call them runners even though I know they are not.

Guides or slides from my part of the world

 

[Best]

Guide here also.

 

[moonlight]

I have a Rothenberger but its not very good the guides are crap. I inherited a very nice old one from a retired plumber. Unfortunately I don't know what model it is but fantastic, good quality.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I'm looking at buying a floor standing one. Saw one being used the other day. They are an awesome bit of kit, just bloody expensive for a decent one.

 

[moonlight]

You can pick them up second hand.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I know. Always weary of second hand though as they are still about £100.00. Will be gutted if I only get 3 months out of it.

 

[moonlight]

What about this.

I know. Always weary of second hand though as they are still about £100.00. Will be gutted if I only get 3 months out of it.

Hydraulic Pipe Bender Manual Bending Tools Work Floor Standing 6 Dies 12 Tons

 

[Harvest Fields]

Was after one of the old types with legs. But cheers for thinking of me

 

[MorrG]

This Bahco bender looks like a quality tool...

Bahco 60015 Tube Bender 15mm Bahco 60015 Tube Bender 15mm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Bit expensive though considering Rothenberger and Hilmor sell for around £60 on Amazon.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Was after one of the old types with legs. But cheers for thinking of me

Bend it now

BC35 Copper Bending Machine

 

[Harvest Fields]

Bend it now

BC35 Copper Bending Machine

Looks good. The price looks better

 

[hammers4spanner]

When buying any form of tool the simple solution is to stay away from rothenburger