JB wrote:
On Jun 22, 8:30 am, dpb wrote:
JB wrote:
I have a copper pipe that has a good coating of green corrosion from a
slow water leak. Its about 5' so I would prefer to not struggle with
emory cloth or steel wool to get it clean. Is there a magic solution
of something that will remove it? Or do I just need to use some elbow
grease or a drill/wire brush?
Getting it clean won't solve the leak and if it has a leak removing the
patina around the fitting will probably increase the rate of the leak.

Fix the leak first, then worry about the otherwise immaterial corrosion.

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The corrosion was due to a minor slow seepage from a 30 yr old
soldered joint. The water ran the length of the pipe for quite some
time. I finally fixed the leak by removing and resoldering.
Unfortunately, it was the 1" main and even tho the leak was just above
the main shut off, the corrosion ran down below the valve so I didn't
replace the entire length of pipe.

I'm not a "neatness nut" who just likes shiny copper! I'm getting
ready to put the house on the market and would prefer no flags by an
inspector due to obvious indications of a leak. A shiny pipe is
easier to explain than a badly corroded one!

OK, one never knows on usenet the reason for a request so caution is
often advised...

I'd do a little maybe to knock any major stuff off then clean up the
area around the joint so it's clear it's no longer leaking and call it
good, myself, but if it makes you feel good, go for it!

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