CM wrote:
I have no idea what it is called or even the brand. I see no markings on
mine. It does come in two pieces. One that can fits over the pipe or one
that fits inside the pipe. I have only ever used the part that fits inside
the pipe. I tap it in with a hammer and pull it out with channel locks.

cm



Called a "swedge" or sizing tool:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/yqq4b3


Jim





"neilsanner" wrote in message
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On Feb 21, 11:34 pm, "CM" wrote:

Neil,

Go to a plumbing supply store. They sell a simple tool to make the pipe
round again. I have both the 3/4" tool and a 1" tool and they are a
lifesaver.

cm

"neilsanner" wrote in message

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Hi,

The old main valve of my house doesn't stop the water flow very
tightly when shut off. I need to install a new main valve. It's on
3/4" copper pipe. I'll install the new valve just over the old one.
The problem is that the old pipe is now more oval in shape than round
and I'm afraid that the joint will leak. I planned to use a
compression fitting, since the old valve, when closed, lets pass
enough water to prevent us using soldering.

Is there a way to get the pipe round again?

Best regards,
NeilSanner

Thanks for the tip CM!

Do you know what is the exact name of that tool so we could do an
image search on the internet?

Best regards,
Neilsanner