how do you clean paint off pipes?

[mattysupra]

How do you all clean old paint off pipes so you can connect / solder onto it?

 

[TicklyT]

I lightly grip the end with waterpump pliers, and give them a turn or two around the pipe. that usually takes most of of the paint off, then a bit of Scotchbrite or wire wool to clean them up.

 

[mattysupra]

good tip, just gave a quick try and works well.

 

[RobTi]

footprint and turn them round the pipe the wrong way and the teeth will get most of it off and then steelwool, really probably just the same as TicklyT said

Robert

 

[mattysupra]

footprint and turn them round the pipe the wrong way and the teeth will get most of it off and then steelwool, really probably just the same as TicklyT said

Robert

What do you mean by footprint mate?



Painted pipes must be a real pain in the arse for you plumbers!

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

I sometimes use a stanley knife, method similar to 'whittling' a stick. Steel wool to finish. And paint is a pain...... Especially folk who insist on painting everything, isovalves, drain off's etc.....

 

[transam]

Copper pipes ?? providing it is not gas , heat it up with a blow lamp than use some steel wool !!

 

[mattysupra]

Copper pipes ?? providing it is not gas , heat it up with a blow lamp than use some steel wool !!

I did try this before and it didnt work. I guess because of the type of paint it is.


also with what you have just said "copper pipe" , what do you lot do if plastic pipe is painted? guess you have to replace back to a non painted section?

 

[gazfen]

Copper pipes ?? providing it is not gas , heat it up with a blow lamp than use some steel wool !!

Nowt Wrong With That Just Take Out Meter

 

[transam]

Copper pipes ?? providing it is not gas , heat it up with a blow lamp than use some steel wool !!

Nowt Wrong With That Just Take Out Meter

No !!!

if you heated it up op & it did not work u probably did not get it hot enough?? u could use some course sandpaper on its own ??

 

[kirkgas]

footprint and turn them round the pipe the wrong way and the teeth will get most of it off and then steelwool, really probably just the same as TicklyT said

Robert

What do you mean by footprint mate?



Painted pipes must be a real pain in the a**e for you plumbers!

footprints are the basic tool of the plumber, adjustable to suit different sizes of nuts, the come in 7", 9" and 12", google and have a look

 

[misterdubya]

footprint and turn them round the pipe the wrong way and the teeth will get most of it off and then steelwool, really probably just the same as TicklyT said

Robert

What do you mean by footprint mate?

Painted pipes must be a real pain in the a**e for you plumbers!

footprints are the basic tool of the plumber, adjustable to suit different sizes of nuts, the come in 7", 9" and 12", google and have a look

Painted pipes are a piece of pi55 to deal with. We encounter them all day every day.
Footprints are old school. Just like gordens. So glad to see the old stuff still works the best - thats what I use.

Mr.W.

 

[kirkgas]

footprint and turn them round the pipe the wrong way and the teeth will get most of it off and then steelwool, really probably just the same as TicklyT said

Robert

What do you mean by footprint mate?

Painted pipes must be a real pain in the a**e for you plumbers!

footprints are the basic tool of the plumber, adjustable to suit different sizes of nuts, the come in 7", 9" and 12", google and have a look

Painted pipes are a piece of pi55 to deal with. We encounter them all day every day.
Footprints are old school. Just like gordens. So glad to see the old stuff still works the best!

Mr.W.[/quote

i'm also old school and proud of it, so leave me and my footprints alone

 

[roguetrader]

i have the obligatory, blunt, inch chisel in my bucket. its a nice solid bit of steel and the long edge scratchs paint off a treat. footprints or grips are ok too. i use the webbed cleaning strips to clean up.

 

[fingertight]

BEST way to clean ze pipe is blow toarch and shave hook tool to scrape off paint http://www.mptools.co.uk/pp/Constru...aithfull_Soft_Grip_Combination_Shavehook.html

Then smooth it off with a mesh strip

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