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Prepare Existing Copper Pipe for New Connection

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What happens here

After cutting the copper pipe, the cut end may not be perfectly straight or smooth. Use a metal file to straighten the cut edge and remove any burrs. Follow this by using a reamer/chamfer tool (like the Ridgid reamer shown) to smooth the inside edge of the pipe. Finally, clean the exterior of the pipe with an emery cloth or Scotch-Brite pad to remove any oxidation or residue, ensuring a clean surface for the new fitting.

Goal: Ensure the cut copper pipe end is clean, smooth, and ready for a new fitting.

Tools and materials

  • Emery Cloth — Cleaning and polishing the exterior of the copper pipe
  • Metal File — Straightening and smoothing the cut edge of the copper pipe
  • Reamer/Chamfer Tool Ridgid — Smoothing the inside edge of the copper pipe to remove burrs
  • Scotch-Brite Pad Scotch-Brite — Further cleaning and scuffing the copper pipe surface for better adhesion/sealing

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he gets off easy. Perfectly. My cut did n't come out very even. So let's take a file. Let's level it. Let's clean off a little of the solder from the bottom of the pipe. Let's go over it with sandpaper. We will use a reamer- chamferer from Ridgid. These things are just wonderful. Clean the end well, and then treat it with an abrasive sponge. I have green. I also used red. I like both. It cleans copper pipe perfectly and doesn't remove a lot of metal. This is really cool. You have to do everything you can to avoid failure, and this is where careful preparation pays off.

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