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Deburr, Clean, and Flux Pipes/Fittings

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Installing Water Shut Off Valves On Copper Pipe

What happens here

After cutting, use the reamer tool on the pipe cutter to deburr the inside edge of the copper pipes. This removes any rough edges that could impede water flow or lead to issues. Next, clean both the inside of the male adapters and the outside of the copper stub-out pipes thoroughly using an abrasive pad or wire brush. This step is crucial for creating a strong, leak-proof solder joint. Then, apply a thin, even coat of flux to both the cleaned copper pipes and the inside of the male adapters using a flux brush. If the flux is cold, stir it slightly before application.

Goal: Prepare copper pipes and male adapters for soldering by deburring, cleaning, and applying flux.

Tools and materials

  • Abrasive Pad / Wire Brush — Cleaning the copper pipes and fittings
  • Flux Brush — Applying flux to the pipes and fittings
  • Pipe Cutter — Deburring the inside of the copper pipes
  • Flux — Preparing copper surfaces for soldering
  • Male Adapters — Connecting the angle stops to the copper pipes