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Clean Pipe Exterior with Sandpaper

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What happens here

Begin by thoroughly cleaning the exterior surface of the copper pipe. Use aluminum oxide sandpaper to remove any oxidation, dirt, or residues that could prevent proper solder adhesion. Sand the area where the fitting will be placed until the copper appears bright and shiny.

Goal: Remove oxidation and debris from the pipe surface.

Tools and materials

  • Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper — Cleaning the exterior surface of the copper pipe
  • Copper Pipe — The material being soldered

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So, we just got some aluminum oxide sandpaper here. Now, that's some clean copper right there. But, if you want to go a little more high-tech, you can grab a brush fitting, which will not only clean this, but it will also get down in here. A little bit of flux goes a long way. Just paint it on. Before you solder this,

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