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Deburring Copper Pipe Internally

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What happens here

After cutting a copper pipe, the internal edge often has sharp, uneven metal protrusions called burrs. These burrs can impede water flow, create turbulence, and potentially damage O-rings or other internal components of a fitting, leading to leaks or reduced system efficiency. To remove these, grasp the deburring tool (referred to as a 'pencil reamer' in the video, specifically a REED brand tool) and insert its curved blade into the pipe opening. Rotate the tool firmly around the inner circumference of the pipe, applying slight pressure. As the tool rotates, it will shave off the burrs, creating small pieces of copper filings. Continue until the internal edge is smooth to the touch, and no obstructions are visible. The video first shows the smooth, deburred pipe, then the burred pipe, and finally the action of deburring.

Goal: Remove internal burrs from a freshly cut copper pipe to ensure smooth water flow and proper, leak-free fitting with plumbing connections.

Tools and materials

  • Copper Pipe

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Look at how smooth that is. Now, this little specialty tool is a pencil reamer. You can see this copper pipe right here. You can see that it's got a little lip on it. It's a little bur. What you want to do is after you cut it, you just want to get rid of that lip. You want to make sure that there's a smooth flow of water through your pipe. Go around it. And you can see those little pieces of copper. It's just taking the edge right off of that copper. It's pretty awesome. These

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