It seems the folks at that design the Ridgid pipe and tubing cutters have seen the err in their ways after the release of the PTEC 2550 and have sought to correct the most major issue with it. The PTEC 3000 features an open, rather than closed, design for 1-1/2″ pipe. This feature allows you to cut pipe that is single or double flanged or already has a fitting or something that increases the diameter of the pipe.With the earlier version of the product, it could only be slipped on to a pipe due to the closed design, and as a result could only cut pipe that was already 1-1/2″ in diameter on at least one end. With this new feature that will no longer be a problem, which in my humble opinion is a class improvement for this tool. Of course, it also comes with all the features that made the earlier version a worthwhile tool, such as de-burring, beveling and cutting at the same time and cutting in six rotations or less. You can see how the tool works below, as demonstrated by a Ridgid product manager.
You can get your Ridgid PTEC 3000 at Ohio Power Tool, and keep in mind that Ohio Power Tool carries a wide variety of Ridgid products for the plumbing professional. If you can’t find what you need online, you can always call a pro at (800) 242-4424 for any power tool related issue, Ridgid or otherwise.
