Will PVC cutters work on PEX?

Will PVC cutters work on PEX?

PVC Tubing Cutters The most common sizes will handle pipe up to 1 1/4 inches and are priced starting at about $10, so they are very affordable. If you have decent hand strength, you can easily ratchet the cutter until it cuts right through PVC pipe. These cutters are also great for cutting CPVC and PEX.

How do you use a SharkBite PEX cutter?

The SharkBite PEX cutter is an easy to use, great value cutting tool to handle cutting 1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in. PEX pipe. Simply push the pipe into the cutting chamber, rotate the cutter in the direction of the arrow, and squeeze the handles to release the pipe.

Do you need a special tool to cut PEX tubing?

Use a utility knife to make minor cuts in a pinch. While a utility knife is not the ideal choice for cutting PEX tubing, it may be used in an emergency. Hold the knife perpendicular to the piping and insert the tip of the blade into the middle. Pull the blade downwards to cut through the piping halfway.

Do I need to deburr PEX?

PEX tubing and CPVC pipes don’t have to be deburred or reamed. However, in case the CPVC piping has some kind of a ridge around the interior edge, then you can use fine sandpaper, emery cloth, or utility knife to ream the inner edge carefully. Once done, remove any debris from within the pipe.

How do you straighten a 1 inch PEX pipe?

Pex pipes are available in coils or straight units. The coils tend to stubbornly hold their shape. They can be straightened out by applying heat, laying them under the sun for a while, applying manual pressure, or using a pipe straightener until they take on the desired shape.

What is the groove for in a pipe cutter?

The simplest form of pipe cutter is fitted with one cut- ter wheel and two rollers which keep the cutter square to the pipe and which are rolled around the circumfer- ence of the pipe. Sufficient force creates a groove which is gradually worked deeper until it cuts through the pipe wall.

What tools can be used to cut PEX tubing?

Three-quarter-inch PEX is easy to cut with a pipe cutter, especially one made to take the diameter of PEX tubing. A pipe cutter allows you to cut the tube straight without much effort. It works the same for large and small tubing diameters.

What can I cut PEX with?

If you’re using PEX tubing with a larger diameter, like an inch or an inch and a half, it’s best to use a ratchet cutter. A ratchet cutter cuts PVC pipes as well.