looking to put a 60 degree sweep in a copper water pipe. any suggestions on how to bend without crimping the pipe?
2007-04-09 13:43:15 · 15 answers · asked by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
my first thought would be why? it may be possible to bend ridgid copper tubing but I've never seen it bent to that degree without kinking, even if it were to be heated cherry red, I doubt it would bend that far. soft copper will do what you want with alot less headache.
2007-04-10 18:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper Pipe Bender
2016-12-17 08:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by leister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a pipe or conduit bender. For something as thick a 7/8" you might want to anneal the rods at the bends, (heat and slow cool), with a torch before bending. You would also be well advised to drill any holes in the section to be bent AFTER you do the bending. It would be relatively easy to make a jig to hold the bent pieces together so the finished holes will all line up.
2016-04-01 06:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to assume that you are using "hard" copper and not "soft" copper. You might try heating it with a propane torch to help soften it up a bit. Again I have to assume that the tubing has nothing in it. They do make what is known as a "bending spring" which slide over the tubing and helps support the walls to keep from kinking. You might also try the bending tool that electricians use to bend conduit.. If the bend does not have to be to sharp should not be to much trouble.
If you are using soft copper, should be no problem as it comes in a coil, and it might be better to use the soft copper if this is a new water line or an add on.
2007-04-09 14:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by John P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this is rigid copper pipe, it will bust open before you can bend it that far. Anytime I have tried to bend rigid copper it has split on me.
2007-04-12 13:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ron G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just start where you want the bend to begin and bend a little, move down the pipe and bend some more, take your time and apply haet if needed. you will make it. or go buy a hand bender tht is used for electrical emt conduit and use it
2007-04-09 13:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by outg426 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pipe benders are too expensive.you can buy internal or external springs which are placed inside or outside the pipe supporting the pipe while you bend it over your knee
2007-04-12 07:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by davy m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a plumber or an electrician who has a pipe bender that you can use - otherwise buy a copper fitting.
2007-04-09 13:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fill the section of pipe to be bent with sand before bending.
Sand prevents pipe walls from collapsing.
2007-04-09 13:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by Wayne H 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Most home improvement centers will rent the conduit bender. Don't listen to any diy "remedies". Rent the right tool and do the job properly.
2007-04-10 01:18:06 · answer #10 · answered by Denny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋