cutting pipe

[iep]

Very basic question but, where there is no space for a proper pipe cutter to be used, is it okay to cut copper pipe with a hacksaw?

Obviously the saw will cut the pipe but will the imperfect cut compromise the seal on a compression fitting subsequently fitted to that pipe?

Cheers,

iep

 

[Biguns]

It will be ok so long as you do not damage the external surface of the pipe that will seal with the olive (compression ring) and the nut and olive slide right over the pipe

 

[iep]

Thanks. Makes sense. Just wanted to be sure.

Cheers,

iep

 

[Nige F]

The imperfections @ the tip of the cut can be removed with a bastard file

 

[expertgasman]

Very basic question but, where there is no space for a proper pipe cutter to be used, is it okay to cut copper pipe with a hacksaw?

No room for this?:

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/monument-15mm-autocut-pipe-616-101820

 

[iep]

Maybe actually. I might pick one of those up (or similar) when I buy the parts.

Cheers,

iep

 

[Whitespirit66]

When you say pipe cutter, do you mean pipe slice? Don't need as much room as traditional cutters

http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...og_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CD4Q8wIwAg#

 

[HERTS P&D]

The imperfections @ the tip of the cut can be removed with a b*****d file

Where's that bloody file, sorry I mean where's that bastard file.

Andy