"Socket saver" because it's reaming out the socket in a fitting, I think.I used a 2"-er by Reed to redo Schedule 40 pool plumbing. Same as you, saved replacing a few valves that would have been $200 plus and a bunch of work. It reams out the slight taper in new fittings. Medium-weight glue WELD-ON 724 was insurance. It globs naturally 🙂No leaks in maybe a dozen joints now 2 years old, but at only 30 psi max. Yeah there's a knack to picking the right drill speed and feeding at the right rate. Practice helps. I think for the big ones you'd do well to have a drill with a long torque handle. In my case I could saw out the valves so the drill press was helpful. But I only ever used the 2" size. The 4" must be a beast.
I used one of the Jones Stephens socket saver in a 2" sch 40 pvc socket tee but I found out as you said that it left some pretty deep grooves inside the socket and I was leary about the glue covering that much material loss so instead of taking the chance on a leak I went ahead and replaced the fitting and re-piped. I like the design of the set you used.
@@computerwizard1959 I’ve bought another reamer from another manufacturer off of Amazon. It’s a little more robustly built. I should have it in a few days.
Periodically spritzing the cutting tool and PVC fitting with cool water using a hand spray bottle may keep both the tool and fitting cool. If the PVC and cutting tool gets too hot, the PVC can begin to soften and melt increasing the torque required to cut the PVC.
from the product description: "Use high torque, low RPM drill setting to reduce heat caused by friction and to provide the cleanest ream. NOTE: PPR Fitting Reamers are NOT recommended for use on pressurized systems."
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"Socket saver" because it's reaming out the socket in a fitting, I think.I used a 2"-er by Reed to redo Schedule 40 pool plumbing. Same as you, saved replacing a few valves that would have been $200 plus and a bunch of work. It reams out the slight taper in new fittings. Medium-weight glue WELD-ON 724 was insurance. It globs naturally 🙂No leaks in maybe a dozen joints now 2 years old, but at only 30 psi max. Yeah there's a knack to picking the right drill speed and feeding at the right rate. Practice helps. I think for the big ones you'd do well to have a drill with a long torque handle. In my case I could saw out the valves so the drill press was helpful. But I only ever used the 2" size. The 4" must be a beast.
Thanks for the information. Yes that 4" is a beast. Thanks for watching.
I used one of the Jones Stephens socket saver in a 2" sch 40 pvc socket tee but I found out as you said that it left some pretty deep grooves inside the socket and I was leary about the glue covering that much material loss so instead of taking the chance on a leak I went ahead and replaced the fitting and re-piped. I like the design of the set you used.
They do seem to work well. Thanks for watching.
The JS socket I used did not bore the hole large enough. The male end of the pvc could not be inserted into the reamed female piece. ☹
@@deepsleep7822 In my case it made a very sloppy large opening with some deep grooves that I wouldn't trust the PVC cement to fill and avoid a leak!
@@computerwizard1959 I’ve bought another reamer from another manufacturer off of Amazon. It’s a little more robustly built. I should have it in a few days.
Looks like a great tool. Just from personal experience I would bet that the bigger the size the more complicated. Thanks
Yes the big ones are little tough. THanks for watching.
"globing some glue" is my new favorite terminology
Periodically spritzing the cutting tool and PVC fitting with cool water using a hand spray bottle may keep both the tool and fitting cool. If the PVC and cutting tool gets too hot, the PVC can begin to soften and melt increasing the torque required to cut the PVC.
Yeah i had a heck of a time with the 4inch, i dont know if its going to be ideal, but 3inch and lower isnt too bad
Agreed. Thanks for watching.
It worked good, and that leak probably would not have happened if it was used like the pipe,is usually used without any pressure.
from the product description: "Use high torque, low RPM drill setting to reduce heat caused by friction and to provide the cleanest ream. NOTE: PPR Fitting Reamers are NOT recommended for use on pressurized systems."
I bought the 2” Schd 40 reamer and it’s too small 2”sch 40 has an od of 21/4” the bit is 2” on the money