Beads are essential on any pipe operating under pressure - this sort of tool is something that you'll only use on a limited number of occasions so the price is hard to justify on an individual level, maybe it's something that the club ought to consider buying to lend to members? When I needed one I baulked at the cost and ended up making one myself. It works just fine on any material including stainless steel but won't do 15mm pipes. I'd have happily rented or borrowed one if the club had such a system...
Guy
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