Pipe Cutting Question

[diy_monkey]

Hello People!

I'm going to fit a new radiator in my bathroom. Please take a look at this picture to see how the pipes are laid out:



I need to shorten the pipe on the right to bring the two tails closer together. The only problem is, how do i cut the pipe? It's too close to the wall (about a fingers width of a gap) for me to use a pipe cutter. Any ideas how I can do this without replacing the whole length of pipe with something shorter?

Thanks in advance.

 

[fixter1]

remove the pipe clip should get enough play on the pipe

 

[Resolute]

If you unclip it then it may give you enough play to use a pipe slice. If not then use a hacksaw.

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

You cna get pipe cutters with a small circular radius taht would do it

Unclip the pipe work and away you go

You could get a hacksaw out and go seady with the wall on it

 

[ecowarm]

undo the plastic clip, small screwdriver to pop the top off the clip and pull out

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

Here you go, like this one

Monument 1715C Autocut Pipe Cutter for 15mm Copper Pipe#

 

[diy_monkey]

Would a hacksaw not create jagged edge, or is that not a problem?

 

[ecowarm]

File it off

 

[diy_monkey]

Thanks guys, I knew there'd be simple answer to this one.

 

[GQuigley67]

watch what you are doing, those formed bends warp the pipe and if you cut too much off you may not be able to get a seal if you know what i mean. You will see an in-dent on the pipe where the bend was formed, you want your fitting to be fully slipped before it comes in contact with that