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Deburring Plastic Pipe Internally

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What happens here

Similar to copper pipes, plastic pipes also develop internal burrs after being cut, which can hinder proper flow and compromise the integrity of fittings. To deburr, take the pencil reamer (deburring tool) and insert its curved blade into the opening of the cut plastic pipe. Rotate the tool along the inner edge, applying gentle yet firm pressure. The tool will effectively scrape away the plastic burrs, creating a clean and smooth internal surface. This step is crucial for ensuring a tight, leak-free connection, especially when using solvent cement or mechanical fittings, as burrs can prevent full contact or damage seals.

Goal: Remove internal burrs from a freshly cut plastic pipe to ensure smooth fluid flow and proper, secure fitting with plumbing connections.

Tools and materials

  • Deburring tool REED

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copper. It's pretty awesome. These things really are great. I mean, you can see the difference. Look at that jagged edge, right? And then now smooth and clean. When you cut plastic pipe, go right around there and look at that. Bam. That's one cut around and you've already made this awesome smooth pipe. Didn't have a countersink bit, you could take your pencil reamer and you could actually counter sync with it. This has come in so handy for odd little jobs. I

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