Cut and Deburr Copper Pipes
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What happens here
Cut two short pieces of 'Type L copper' pipe using the 'Milwaukee battery-powered cutter'. Type L copper is a thicker gauge than Type M, offering more durability. After cutting, use a deburring tool (a 'Ridgid' brand deburrer is shown) to remove any burrs from both the inside and outside edges of the cut pipe. This ensures smooth flow and proper seating of fittings. Optionally, use a green scouring pad to clean the ends of the copper pipe for optimal connection with ProPress fittings.
Goal: Prepare copper pipe segments for the water line connections.
Tools and materials
- Deburring Tool Ridgid — Removing burrs from cut pipe ends
- Green Scouring Pad — Cleaning copper pipe ends
- Type L Copper Pipe — Creating rigid water lines