Is there any way of removing paint from copper pipes, such that they can subsequently be soldered? I'm worried that if I go at them with wire wool, the resulting coarse surface won't solder properly.
soldering painted copper pipes
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It will be fine.
you'll be there for ever with wire wool. get a bit of 120grit or use a stanley knife to get the paint off 1st. or use a pipe prep.
So the resulting rough surface isn't a problem for soldering? Thank you people.
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If anything it'll help key the joint to make it a bit more secure.
I use a torch to burn off the paint, then wire wool. Well actually I am far to lazy to use wire wool. I have a wire brush attachment for my cordless drill
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I use a torch to burn off the paint, then wire wool. Well actually I am far to lazy to use wire wool. I have a wire brush attachment for my cordless drill
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I normally use a Stanley blade (out of the knife) then finish off with wire wool or scotchbrite.
Alternately, would a compression joint fit?
You still need to clean the joint.
Cleaned some up the other day with a Stanley knife and wire wool, came up a treat. Sorry, did I say I did I meant the apprentice
As above, quick blast with the torch until paint bubbles and goes black. Then rub with wire wool or abrasive pad/strip. Make sure you get paint off all of the area to be soldered. It's easy to leave some on back of pipe where you can't see, which will result in poor joint. Shiny copper is what you want to see.
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That's the point where you start cursing whoever took the trouble to paint behind the pipe
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Pair of grips used CAREFULLY and turned backwards around the pipe, the teeth facing the wrong way do not grip too firmly but scrape off the paint.
Or a strip of old fashioned emery cloth used two handed like drying your back with a towel works really well.
Or a strip of old fashioned emery cloth used two handed like drying your back with a towel works really well.
Chemically, acetone is excellent at removing paint from pipes.
If you've got room one of these quad brushes works well.
Otherwise go for the above.
If you've got room one of these quad brushes works well.
Otherwise go for the above.
These are the dogs appendages if you're a reasonable amount of soldering, wouldn't be without mine.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-pipe-prep-deburrer-15mm/91704
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