OT Plumbing (again)

Can one cut a 15mm copper pipe with a hacksaw, or does one need to get a
proper pipe cutter to get the rounded finish and thus ensure
water does not piss everywhere?

If it needs a pipe cutter, does anyone know if the Focus/B&Q will do this
for me? I have two pipes that need cutting and don't really want to spend
£15 on a pipe cutter for just one job.

Alternatively, anyone in Oxfordshire happen to have a pipe cutter I can use?

 

depends on what fitting the cut end is going into... but generally a
clean cut with a hacksaw will suffice IME.

They won't do it for you. The Plumb Centre might. but then again...

I'm in South bucks, but could probably borrow one of my old man (mine
kit is still oop norf).

Oh, and don't forget the PTFE tape... plenty of it...

 

Yes, hacksaw it through, then file the edge neat/square.
Alan.

 

Ben wrote:

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I think both Pip and Elly might have something to say about this..

 

Hacksaw with a new blade is fine if you've got a steady hand and can
keep a straight line. Copper is soft stuff and the saw will go
through it easily.

Is it a new bit of pipe or in-situe? If it's new, pop it in a vice to
cut it, but don't do up the vice too tight or you'll oval the pip.

Finish it off with a fine file to remove the sharp edges.

 

Copper/orange, no difference.

 

It's adviseable to use a cutter

Dunno

Alternatively, anyone in Oxfordshire happen to have a pipe cutter I

I have one, you are welcome to use it.


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I'm quite attached to my sharp edges. Take them off and I'll end up
as blunt as burnt.

<raises orangey eyebrow>

 

<wince>

 

Pip said:

Aren't they more 'orangey-grey' these days old chap?

 

Not me eyebrows, ye bastid. More sandy than coppery these days, I'll
give you - but if I keep plucking them grey ones I'll be fine.

 

Great - I just may take you up on that

 

Pip said:

I'd stick with the 'salt and pepper' look if I was you...

 

No probs, you still got my mobile no? (if not email me)

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Champ said:

Sir might be a touch light on the pepper.

 

I've got one in Gloucestershire you are welcome to borrow if you like

 

I'm only blunt 'cos life's too short to waste time.

 

Champ wrote

Mine has reached the stage where what is left of the black is looking
right out of place. I think I would be completely grey if I had a
haircut.

 

So, light touch pepper and retire?

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