Features
- Automatic rotating capability for more even expansion
- Color coded for size identification
- Chrome and black zinc platings for corrosion resistance
- Backward compatible with Milwaukee ProPEX heads
- Intended for 1" PEX on 1-1/2" expander tools
Specifications
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE410100 |
| Mpn | DCE410100 |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911822435 |
| Product Type | ProPex Expansion Heads |
| Item Weight | 0.97 lb (0.44 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 6.20 (as listed) |
| Dimensions | Height 4.5 in × Width 2.875 in × Depth 3.125 in (114.3 × 73.025 × 79.375 mm) |
| Compatible With | 1-1/2" PEX expander tools (intended for use with DCE410-series expanders) |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
PEX expander head for 1" PEX used with battery-powered PEX expander tools. Provides automatic rotation to produce more even pipe expansions and is plated for improved corrosion resistance. Color coding identifies size and the head is compatible with common ProPEX-style expansion systems.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile ProPEX Expansion & Repair Service
Offer on-call expansion-joint installs for contractors, landlords, and DIYers who don’t own expander tools. Specialize in 1" trunk repairs, manifold tie-ins, and retrofits. The auto-rotating head speeds consistent expansions on-site, reducing callbacks. Bill per joint or per hour; upsell to proactive manifold replacements.
Custom Manifold Fabrication (Irrigation/Radiant/Hydroponics)
Pre-build 1" PEX supply manifolds with expansion tees, isolation valves, and labeled ports. Sell standardized sizes online and offer made-to-order spacing/port counts. Ship pressure-tested units ready to hang—contractors save labor, hobbyists get pro-grade results. Your corrosion-resistant head and consistent expansions are a quality differentiator.
Tool Rental + Quick-Start Training
Rent a 1-1/2" expander tool with the 1" head and include a 30-minute tutorial, practice rings, and a reference card. Tier pricing by day/weekend. Partner with hardware stores or maker spaces. Add-on sales: PEX-A pipe, expansion rings, ProPEX fittings, and safety gear.
Greenhouse & Garden Mainline Kits
Sell DIY kits featuring a 1" PEX trunk, pre-expanded unions, tees, valves, and step-down adapters to drip lines. Include layout guides for common bed sizes and QR-code videos. Market to small farms, CSA operators, and backyard growers. Offer installation service at a premium.
Tiny Home/RV Water System Retrofits
Provide freeze-tolerant, vibration-resistant water upgrades using 1" PEX trunks and expansion fittings for primary runs and manifolds. Package fixed-price installs: cold-only, hot/cold, and winterization bypass. The even expansion reduces leak risk in tight spaces where access for repairs is limited.
Creative
Sculptural Garden Fountain + Irrigation Manifold
Use 1" PEX as a concealed trunk line and expansion fittings to build a leak-proof loop that both feeds a small fountain and branches to drip emitters for nearby beds. The automatic rotating expander head gives even flares for reliable ProPEX connections in wet/outdoor conditions. Hide the manifold in a decorative pedestal; swap nozzles or add zones later by expanding in tees without clamps.
Hydroponic Wall With Quick-Change PEX Header
Create a vertical garden fed by a 1" PEX top header and bottom return. Use expansion rings and tees to make uniform, high-flow connections to feeder lines. The color-coded head keeps assembly foolproof across stations; the even expansion helps avoid leaks over long run-times. Panels hang on a French cleat so you can snap-in/remove grow modules without re-plumbing the main header.
Modular Outdoor Planter Furniture
Build bench-planter combos where 1" PEX frames act as both structure and hidden irrigation. Expand PEX-A ends to accept ProPEX elbows/tees for clean, clamp-free joints. The flexibility of PEX allows gentle curves; heat-form arcs for armrests, then use expansion couplings to lock shapes. Add quick-connects for seasonal reconfiguration.
Backyard Pergola Misting System
Run a 1" PEX supply line along the pergola beam as the trunk, expand to tees for misting branches. The rotating expander head ensures even expansion for tight seals under intermittent pressure spikes. Integrate a timer and filter; winterize by disconnecting at an expanded union and blowing out the line.
Pop-Up Event Water Bar
Assemble a portable 1" PEX manifold with multiple expansion-tee outlets for bottle filling or hand-wash stations at community events. Quick to set up, durable, and sanitary with smooth-bore PEX. Color coding helps you keep track of head size when assembling under time pressure.