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Remove Old Copper Valve & Prepare Pipe

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Installing Pex Water Main Line...Part 1

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What happens here

Locate the old copper shut-off valve that needs to be replaced. Use a RIDGID ratcheting pipe cutter to cut and remove the old valve. Once the valve is removed, clean the ends of the remaining copper pipe using a red plastic reamer and chamfer tool, and optionally, a sanding cloth. This ensures smooth, burr-free edges for proper soldering of the new components.

Goal: Replace the old copper shut-off valve and clean the pipe for new connections

Tools and materials

  • Pipe Reamer and Chamfer Tool — Cleaning and deburring the inside and outside of the copper pipe ends
  • Protective Gloves — Protecting hands during work
  • RIDGID Ratcheting Pipe Cutter RIDGID — Cutting copper pipe in tight spaces
  • Sanding Cloth — Further cleaning the outside of the copper pipe for soldering