Cut Galvanized Steel Pipe
A variety of pipes in older homes may be made of galvanized steel. Today, most pipes used are made out of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). To replace these old galvanized pipes, you will need to cut them out of the place they are in and install PVC pipes. Cutting galvanized steel pipe can be tricky because unlike most steel you can cut with a torch, galvanized steel will give off unsafe fumes when cut with a torch. Cutting galvanized steel pipe can be easily and safely done with a pipe cutter.
Instructions
Cutting Galvanized Steel Pipe
1. Purchase a pipe cutter at your local hardware store. Pipe cutters will vary by the size of pipe they can cut.
2. Position the open end of the pipe cutter over the galvanized steel pipe you want to cut.
3. Screw the knob clockwise until the pipe cutter end is tight on the galvanized pipe.
4. Hold the knob on the pipe cutter and rotate the pipe cutter around the pipe clockwise two to three times. Then rotate the pipe cutter around the pipe counterclockwise until the pipe is completely cut through. You may need to tighten the cutter knob as you cut through the pipe.
5. Unscrew the pipe cutter by turning the pipe cutter knob counterclockwise. Remove the pipe cutter and follow the steps again to cut any other sections of pipe that need cutting.
Tips Warnings
Wear protective eyewear and gloves.
Related Posts:
Cut Pex Pipe
Cutting PEX PipePEX pipe, made by Zurn, has made plumbing easier for the average homeowner by providing a product that is both easy to install and easy to cut. No special tools are required to cut...
Use Solderless Copper Pipe Fittings
Copper pipe is used in water systems in most homes to carry hot and cold water throughout the house. Traditionally, copper pipes have been joined with solder connections.These are made by putting...
Install A Furnace Flue Pipe
Install a Furnace Flue PipeNatural gas furnaces are efficient appliances and widely used to heat homes. When burning a fuel for combustion, that combustion gas must be carried outside. Furnace flu...
Abs Pipe Vs Pvc
ABS and PVC pipes are used in the construction industry.ABS and PVC are two types of plastic-based pipes and fittings used in the construction industry. Both types are used in limited-pressure app...
Make An Appointment At A Jcpenney Picture Studio
Family portraits capture a moment in time that can be shared and treasured for many years. The JCPenney Portrait studio is found in several of the department store's locations across the United St...
