[PHILLYPHAN]

My kitchen faucet pipes are to long. So I need to cut the 2 pipes coming from my floor. How would I go about to add 2 threads on the end of the pipes I cut to connect to the faucet?

I'm assuming I would have to torch and sodder the pieces on? Just curious on how though. I detailed answer would help me greatly! Thanks

[KISS]

Copper, Galvanized or PVC?

Can you take a pic and post using "Go advanced/Manage attachments"?

[PHILLYPHAN]

It's Galvanized! The 3 things that come out of the faucet are copper, well the 2 are which have the 2 ends you turn/screw with the pipes that need to be cut.

Basically I want to cut the pipes coming out of my floor and add 2 thread pieces to it so I can have room to connect my faucet to it. There 2 long. And if need be add 2 fitting hoses to it, that's if I cut too much off.

As for picture, I have no way to upload it

Any help you may have to offer even if it's the most common sense would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks


Also just in case not sure what my ? Is, I want to know the process of how to sodder the 2 ends on with threads.. Someone told me I need to use flux? Not sure what that is! I'm a young man eager to learn and do things myself. Wife and I bought a fix'er upper house!

[KISS]

Do you see the Go Advanced box when you post. From there you can upload pics. You can re-size using the free program IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide.

What you have could be chrome plated copper, but lets go with galvanized for now.

You actually have to thread the pipe.

A cheap tool can be found here: - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

You need a shutoff valve or what's called a stop on the pipes. From there you can go to flexible supply lines.

Copper-galvanized direct transitions are frowned upon because of corrosion.

Teflon tape or pipe dope is used on the threads with pipe fittings to help create the seal.

[Milo Dolezal]

Can you snap a photo of your situation and post it ? I would like to see how long these pipes are. Thank you. Milo

[hkstroud]

Yes, best to post a picture. I can't see you having chromed copper supply pipes under a kitchen sink. Also can't see you having galvanized supply pipe unless the house is really, really old.
Generally you can't cut and thread galvanized pipe in place. You have to use a pipe cutter in order to get a square cut and you don't usually have enough swing room for the cutter to go all the way around the pipe.

Upload picture to computer in JPEG format or use Paint to convert to JPEG. Click "Go Advanced", scroll down to and click "Manage Attachments". Click Browse to find picture, click "Open", click "Upload".

[speedball1]

KISS nailed it!
You can cut and thread a pipe while in place. However instead of purchasing a set of ratchet dyes that you'll never use again go to your local tool rental and rent a three wheel pipe cutter and a set of ratchet dies, (see images).
Plus a can of cutting oil,
The three wheel pipe cutter will make a cut in tight areas. You may then attach the ratchet dies and make a thread using the cutting oil for lubrication.. You will then install a threaded inline stop and a thread to slip copper adapter. You are now set up to solder in a supply. Good luck, Tom

[PHILLYPHAN]

Hey guys thanks for all the help!

I was wrong they were copper just really really old and dirty. I was able to by a piece which you twist the end it it makes nice cuts through the pipe. I then was able to clamp a thread piece to the pipes I cut and then used hoses to connect to the faucet and the pipes through my floor. It worked great and no leaks!

Thanks!

[speedball1]

And we thank you for the update. Tom