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Post by aj on Nov 26, 2019 21:17:24 GMT
Do you have to remove the chrome off the pipe for compression fittings? whats the easiest/quickest way to remove the chrome? can you use a multi tool to remove chrome?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 21:29:17 GMT
Do you have to remove the chrome off the pipe for compression fittings? whats the easiest/quickest way to remove the chrome? can you use a multi tool to remove chrome? Compression fittings will go straight on, you only remove chrome for endfeed or pushfit. |
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Post by endfeed on Nov 26, 2019 21:51:10 GMT
Don't forget you can swage the chrome pipe if soldering, tom did a vid on it  |
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Post by tomplum on Nov 26, 2019 22:00:04 GMT
also a tip from clart about push fit on chrome pipe
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Post by tomplum on Nov 26, 2019 22:02:57 GMT
and of course enfeeds tip of how to solder chrome to copper without filing the chrome,,
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aj
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Post by aj on Nov 26, 2019 22:07:02 GMT
easy way to remove chrome?
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Post by tomplum on Nov 26, 2019 22:08:32 GMT
there's no easy way aj, filing is the only way,,  |
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Post by tomplum on Nov 26, 2019 22:10:45 GMT
well yea, you can use a grinder or a multitool or a belt sander but its a ball ache
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Post by aj on Nov 26, 2019 23:00:04 GMT
do you use a sanding bit on multi tool
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Post by tomplum on Nov 27, 2019 8:56:44 GMT
I've never had a multitool AJ so I would't know if that would work,  |
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Post by DIYDafty on Nov 27, 2019 13:53:05 GMT
I'm not a plumber but I can tell you what I did. I have a dremel with a thick, sanding like attachment. That got most of the chrome off quite quickly then finished off in the normal way with wire wool / mesh. It worked well and quickly for me.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Nov 27, 2019 16:05:17 GMT
Easy with a grinder. Just sand the chrome off
Job done
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Post by dickpuller on Nov 28, 2019 10:57:03 GMT
We use 15mm Talon CP Pipe covers & Rosettes on CP Towel Rails.
Nice sharp scissors & job done.
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Post by DIYDafty on Nov 28, 2019 12:05:21 GMT
We use 15mm Talon CP Pipe covers & Rosettes on CP Towel Rails. Nice sharp scissors & job done. Typical Scottish half cocked job  |
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Post by dickpuller on Nov 28, 2019 16:31:38 GMT
We use 15mm Talon CP Pipe covers & Rosettes on CP Towel Rails. Nice sharp scissors & job done. Typical Scottish half cocked job Fucking 8” with a semi, hardly half-cocked!! It’s like child’s arm hanging out a Pram holding onto an orange, it’s a fucking belter mate!!! |
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