The Reed mfg fitting saver is a great tool to ream out plastic or pvc pipe that is either broken or a new install. They offer sizes from 3/4" - 4" as well as a wide variety of sets depending upon the application at hand. Easily attach a cordless drill to any reamer and the job just got so much easier. Find a full line of these tools on our website with free shipping.
PVC Fitting Reamer
A pvc fitting reamer is the most economical way of boring out a new or old pvc pipe for installation. Toolfetch stocks plastic pipe reamer tool products, we carry all popular sizes by Reed socket saver and Wheeler Rex. Fitting savers and pipe hogs are manufactured by Wheeler Rex and help save hours boring out pvc pipe. These tools are sold as a set or individually depending on the size of plastic pipe being cut.
Most pipe reamers have a T-shaped handle to support the turning of the reaming cone from the outside. For larger burrs we recommend using a drill for additional power. These tools consist of a shaft, body, carbide cutter, cap screw and set screw.
How to ream out pvc pipe
Step 1: ✅ Cut damaged pipe as close to fitting as possible.
Step 2: ✅ Select proper size fitting saver, put it in drill chuck, and tighten. A standard 1/2” right angle drill is recommended.
Step 3: ✅ Insert fitting reamer into broken pipe, ensure tool stays on center to prevent binding. If no chips are being made, remove tool and check.
Step 4: ✅ Ream old pipe until proper depth is attained.
Step 5: ✅ Remove drill and clean out chips from fitting
Toolfetch carries the reed clean ream extreme kit and Reed pvc reamers at great prices, Reed reamers are affordable and extremely heavy duty to tackle all your plumbing job needs. If you are in need of a plastic pipe fitting reamer kit we got you covered. If your pipe is broken or buried below a subfloor you should check out our internal pipe cutters for pvc if needing to bend pvc pipe you can see our pvc pipe benders.