I've got to take apart a gas line, union, a T, some stubs etc. What's the
best way to clean the threads before re-assembly?

Thanks,

On Jan 6, 12:06*pm, "Joe J" wrote:
I've got to take apart a gas line, union, a T, some stubs etc. *What's the
best way to clean the threads before re-assembly?

Thanks,

Wire brush.

For the external threads, a wire wheel on a bench grinder.
For the internal threads, a pipe brush from Home Depot or
Lowe's.

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"Joe J" wrote in message
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I've got to take apart a gas line, union, a T, some stubs
etc. What's the
best way to clean the threads before re-assembly?

Thanks,

On Jan 6, 12:51*pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

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For the internal threads, a pipe brush from Home Depot or
Lowe's.

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Far better to use a regular pipe tap. Price is not all that different
from a internal type wire brush and definitely gets more crud out.
Takes up less room in the tool box, lasts years longer.

Joe

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece...aps-42432.html

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"Joe" wrote in message
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On Jan 6, 12:51 pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

snip

For the internal threads, a pipe brush from Home Depot or
Lowe's.

snip

Far better to use a regular pipe tap. Price is not all that
different
from a internal type wire brush and definitely gets more
crud out.
Takes up less room in the tool box, lasts years longer.

Joe

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece...aps-42432.html
Taps $44.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-1-...ush-45339.html
Plumbing fitting brush $2.99.

Hey, since they are about the same price,. How about I send
you three bucks, and you buy me a set of taps?
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"Joe" wrote in message
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On Jan 6, 12:51 pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

snip

For the internal threads, a pipe brush from Home Depot or
Lowe's.

snip

Far better to use a regular pipe tap. Price is not all that
different
from a internal type wire brush and definitely gets more
crud out.
Takes up less room in the tool box, lasts years longer.

Joe

I wondered where that URL went. Damn, I dropped it and
couldn't find it any where. Disregard, folks.

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"Stormin Mormon" wrote
in message ...
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece...aps-42432.html

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www.lds.org
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"Joe" wrote in message
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On Jan 6, 12:51 pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

snip

For the internal threads, a pipe brush from Home Depot or
Lowe's.

snip

Far better to use a regular pipe tap. Price is not all that
different
from a internal type wire brush and definitely gets more
crud out.
Takes up less room in the tool box, lasts years longer.

Joe

if the fittings are worn rusty etc your far better to replace
them........