How To Clean The Green Off Copper Pipes

Heat any persistent green sections with the flame from a propane torch.

How to clean the green off copper pipes. When my dad told me I had a really hard time believing it and tried it as soon as I got off the phone with him. Discussion Starter 1 May 17 2010 Edited Id like to get an idea if my pipe domestic water joints are still leaking by cleaning off some of the green gunk and checking back later. The green substance can lead to significant leakages which can cause water damage to your house.

Dry the pipe thoroughly with a rag. The white stuff sometimes feels fibrous like cotton candy is just efflorescence. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

14 cup table salt. 14 cup white vinegar. When mineral deposits are left on copper pipe too long they can actually etch the metal.

Rinse the pipe thoroughly with a sponge. So how do you clean a copper pipe. 14 cup all-purpose flour.

A pH below 65 will cause pitting inside the pipe. ItÂs a common result of pipes that were not wiped clean after the installation with solder. The green stuff is cupric chloride a byproduct of corrosion of the valve body or possible copper leachate in the water.

If so you can use fine wire wool to scrub away remaining tarnish and to even out the surface. Wipe away melted green soldering flux with a clean rag. Dip the sponge in the paste and scrub back and forth on the pipe.