A Am333rcr Member Messages 822 Apr 11, 2016 #1 Hi quick question is mdpe blue pipe OK to cut with hack saw ? I can get pipe slices in. Cheers
Tigman Forum Supporter Messages 3,918 Location Watford UK Apr 11, 2016 #2 should be cut very square and smooth with cutters, like a pair of snips , they aint expensive but so much easier
should be cut very square and smooth with cutters, like a pair of snips , they aint expensive but so much easier
Parm Respect The Sound System Messages 18,006 Location Towcester Apr 11, 2016 #3 Hacksaw will work fine even if it's a one off job, just debur the edges properly. Pipe doesn't seal on the cut edge, it relies on the olive type arrangement
Hacksaw will work fine even if it's a one off job, just debur the edges properly. Pipe doesn't seal on the cut edge, it relies on the olive type arrangement
Welderpaul Member Staff member Messages 14,664 Location UK Apr 11, 2016 #5 With most fittings the MDPE pipe seals on the end of the insert so you can chew it off at 45 degrees if you so wish, as long as the liner is ok.
With most fittings the MDPE pipe seals on the end of the insert so you can chew it off at 45 degrees if you so wish, as long as the liner is ok.
