Expanding copper

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Expanding copper

Postby j0sh2008 » Thu Nov 21, 2019 10:39 pm

Hey all,

Does any one know how i could expand some 6" copper to fit a ferrule or anywhere i could get it expanded?
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Re: Expanding copper

Postby Sam. » Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:11 pm

Big arse plumbing tool that an industrial plumber might have or truck exhaust joint are my picks that would have an expanded to suit :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Expanding copper

Postby navarau » Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:11 pm

Where abouts in Melbourne are you? I have an expander for 6 inch pipe you can use. I'm in South East.
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Re: Expanding copper

Postby db1979 » Fri Nov 22, 2019 9:22 pm

Good onya navarau :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Expanding copper

Postby The Stig » Fri Nov 22, 2019 9:49 pm

Like I tell the Mrs
Ask and ye shall receive :laughing-rolling:
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Re: Expanding copper

Postby RC Al » Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:18 pm

Cool. how about anyone in seq :-D
Mine only dose 4"

oh and a 4" half ball puller while we are chasing unicorns...
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Re: Expanding copper

Postby j0sh2008 » Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:30 pm

navarau wrote:Where abouts in Melbourne are you? I have an expander for 6 inch pipe you can use. I'm in South East.


Thanks mate !! Im in North Melbourne I think, I just moved to Melbourne so don't know where everything really is lol.

But I will send you a PM :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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