Chrome pipe
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I dont think the sealing is a problem if you're using copper olives in a compression fitting or a rubber 'O' ring in a push type fitting.
The problem as I understand it, is that the plating is a 'hard chrome' and not ideal for the steel claws that have to dig into it to prevent the pipe being removed from a push fitting. If you intend to remove the chrome then you only need to move it from the area where the claws are and the surface finish will not matter. You will need to know how far along the pipe the 'O' ring sits, so you can leave that area untouched.
I've never had to remove chrome, but it is quite thin and I would think hemry paper would be suitable, but if the 'O' ring area is removed you would need to finish it with a fine grade or wire wool (which is also graded)
I have some chromed pipe so I might give it a try tomorrow.
The problem as I understand it, is that the plating is a 'hard chrome' and not ideal for the steel claws that have to dig into it to prevent the pipe being removed from a push fitting. If you intend to remove the chrome then you only need to move it from the area where the claws are and the surface finish will not matter. You will need to know how far along the pipe the 'O' ring sits, so you can leave that area untouched.
I've never had to remove chrome, but it is quite thin and I would think hemry paper would be suitable, but if the 'O' ring area is removed you would need to finish it with a fine grade or wire wool (which is also graded)
I have some chromed pipe so I might give it a try tomorrow.
i just read on the triton site...showers..
that chrome should be stripped so the olive can seat on soft copper..although they call it a collet...is that the same..
colletts to me are split sleeves which hold an item mechanically...as in valve stem collets.
as for stripping it off...i think you need to use a method which will not score or degrade the copper surface underneath.
very light emery or steel wool would be my first attempt
or a fine file...
triton suggest taking off the stainless for 25mm back from the pipe end.
that chrome should be stripped so the olive can seat on soft copper..although they call it a collet...is that the same..
colletts to me are split sleeves which hold an item mechanically...as in valve stem collets.
as for stripping it off...i think you need to use a method which will not score or degrade the copper surface underneath.
very light emery or steel wool would be my first attempt
or a fine file...
triton suggest taking off the stainless for 25mm back from the pipe end.
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