Haousehold tips for working with copper pipe ost houses built today use flexiâ€" M ble or rigid copper pipe for the 4 hot and cold water supply throughout the house. Should you want to move a fixture or install a new faucet or sink you will have to learn to cut and solâ€" der copper pipe to make leakâ€"free, tight :’(,_"V‘{"\l:lh the wide range of fittings and gaptors available anyone can do a job Fhat used to require the expensive services f a plumber. CUTTING COPPER PIPE Copper pipe is easily cut. The fastest pd easiest way is to use a pipe or tubing ‘er. This is a device that you tighten a pipe. rotates and a cutting wheel cuts ;ght through the pipe with very little power required. avice is available for a small cost our local hardware dealer. o the cut is complete the burr that tle the pipe should be removed reamer that is built into most ‘, ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR 3 bdrms. Oversize insulated gar workshop, 2 MUNN‘S CREEK GREENBELT Wellâ€"appointed thruout. 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