So I screwed into a copper pipe

[thomp1983]

Afternoon all,

So putting up a bathroom mirror I forgot about the pipework to the basin and duly put a screw straight into it.

Easiest repair will be a push fit coupler in there but I can't get my pipe cutter in, is it possible to cut the pipe gently with a hacksaw blade being careful not to deform it then tidy up the cut with some emery cloth?

My other thought is if I cut the pipe I may get enough play to then get the cutter in and make a second tidier cut?

Thanks
Chris

 

[denso13]

is it possible to cut the pipe gently with a hacksaw blade being careful not to deform it then tidy up the cut with some emery cloth?

Yes, or file the ends smooth.

 

[footprints]

Provided A, it is not gas, B you did not go through the back too. This should get you out of trouble, check for nothing combustible in the hole before soldering!

Flowflex Clickfix Copper Pipe Repair Patch 15mm (5962V)​

Screw fix sell them £5.49 part no

5962V​

 

[thomp1983]

Hacksaw, emery cloth and a push fit connector has it sorted, just need to leave it a couple of days to make sure it's not leaking then I'll make it good

 

[footprints]

 

[Wayners]

Provided A, it is not gas, B you did not go through the back too. This should get you out of trouble, check for nothing combustible in the hole before soldering!

Flowflex Clickfix Copper Pipe Repair Patch 15mm (5962V)​

Screw fix sell them £5.49 part no

5962V​

That's new to me. Thanks.
Oh, I've hit two pipes over the years. Ha

 

[HERTS P&D]

I use a multi tool for cuts like that with a soldered slip coulping.

Andy

 

[roguetrader]

You can make those yourself.

 

[roguetrader]