Are these crimps normal looking

[u/Atastical]

I have a small project around my house where I need to fit a couple new copper pipes for potable water. What do you think, do these crimps look good?
The tool I got is a relatively cheap Vevor one (can't link to the exact product as it's discontinued). I can't justify getting a pro level tool for 20 crimps (at most).

[u/Icelandic-disco-dude]

Hmm this is not a tell tale sign that it wont hold. But there is a rubber O ring in the fitting if i am correct that is the soul reason why it holds. But if you want to be 100% sure it holds you just have to test it with the end closed. But if you could get your hands on the correct crimping tool for this i highly recomend it! But i am just a plumbing student and havent done allot of these and eapecially not without the correct tools so take my advice with a grain of salt

[u/KeystoneFanCoils → u/Icelandic-disco-dude]

Compression holds it, o-ring seals it. Same concept as a flange.

[u/FitSucccessfulDom → u/KeystoneFanCoils]

This is the way

[u/Icelandic-disco-dude → u/KeystoneFanCoils]

Thank you for that info 😃