Chrome pipe bending and filing

[jaydebruyne]

whats the best and quickest method of filing off the chrome plating on chrome 15mm copper? And is chrome pipe bendable? Any method I need to adopt to bend it?

Doing a job next week fitting 10 new rads and the woman wants all rads to have chrome pipework coming up from floor.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Just a normal file will be ok

And yes any good quality chrome copper will be fine just take it slowly and do a test bend first

 

[jaydebruyne]

Just a normal file will be ok

And yes any good quality chrome copper will be fine just take it slowly and do a test bend first

You reckon a dremel will be ok to use? Need it to be quicker than a file

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You reckon a dremel will be ok to use? Need it to be quicker than a file

Normally file it off in less than 30 seconds

You can use a grinder with a sanding disc if you want it sharpish

 

[tolly]

use a rasp, bahco do a handy one, fine file on one side and a coarse rasp on the reverse.

 

[jaydebruyne]

use a rasp, bahco do a handy one, fine file on one side and a coarse rasp on the reverse.

I'll see if I can grab one and have a bash at the weekend.. cheers Tolly

 

[Best]

Some brands of chromed copper pipe are easier to file the chrome off than others. Use a new flat file, keeping it totally flat against the pipe.
Maybe best where possible to just use straight piece of chromed pipe and a soldered elbow, to save you having to do machine bends
If you do have to bend chromed pipe, - use some oil on the bender and pipe. Note that the manufacturer will not guarantee the pipe if you bend it.

 

[gas tec]

Same as above, I use an older type Bahco rasp. Gets it off quicker than a normal file. Smooth it off with a file.

 

[Chalked]

I use a grinder with a metal blade. But tbh, as long as your back to bright copper, your sorted

 

[jaydebruyne]

I know what il be doing this weekend then lol