# Solvent chemicals for joining PVC and other solvent welded pipe and fittings have fumes, so use plenty of ventilation when using them.
# When sweating a joint, use a flame shield to keep the propane flame from setting fire to surrounding areas, such as wooden floor joists.
A pipe cutter makes cutting copper pipe easy. Simply hand tighten the pipe cutter onto the mark where you want to cut the pipe. Rotate the cutter around the pipe a couple of times to create a groove all around the pipe, and then each time you rotate the cutter, tighten the blade a little. Each rotation will cut a little deeper into the pipe and the cut will be straight. Don't tighten too much or you can bend the pipe out of round.
]]># Do not apply excessive pressure to a pipe cutter, as this could cause the cutting wheel to break.
# Do not use a pipe cutter as a C-clamp.
# Replace worn cutter wheels on pipe cutters.
* Dremel D-Vise #2214
1. For a clean connection between metal pipes, you'll need to smooth the ends and remove burrs.
2. Secure the pipe in the D-Vise so it won't move as you work on it. If the pipe is very large you can clamp or tape it to your work surface.
]]># When sweating a copper joint, use a metal flame shield in tight places to protect surrounding areas from catching fire.
# Wear safety glasses, a hat and gloves when cutting pipe or soldering a joint, especially if making a repair where you must reach over your head.
# Always have adequate ventilation when using solvents to prevent buildup of fumes
# Solvent chemicals for joining PVC and other solvent welded pipe and fittings have fumes, so use plenty of ventilation when using them.
# When sweating a joint, use a flame shield to keep the propane flame from setting fire to surrounding areas, such as wooden floor joists.
# Use safety glasses or goggles, especially when soldering or applying pipe glue to a joint above your head. Also, be sure to wear a hat and gloves.
# Always use lead-free solder on water lines
# Always pull rather than push a pipe wrench handle.
# Maintain a gap between the back of the hook jaw and the pipe. This helps maximize gripping force and centers the pressure on the jaw teeth.
# Always wear eye protection.
# Do not use a pipe wrench to bend, lift or raise pipe.