What You’ll Learn:

• Why deburring copper tubing is essential for system efficiency and oil return
• How burrs create turbulence, reduce efficiency, and cause refrigerant noise
• Microscopic comparison of needle nose pliers vs. dedicated deburring tools vs. reaming tools vs swage tools
• The impact of aggressive vs. controlled deburring techniques
• How poor deburring affects flare quality and connection integrity
• Best practices for copper cutting to minimize burr formation
• The relationship between tool maintenance and burr creation

Tools and Techniques Covered:

• Needle-nose pliers (traditional method)
• Dedicated deburring tools
• Reaming tools
• Tubing expanders for deburring applications
• Proper copper cutters and wheel maintenance

Key Takeaways:

• Proper technique is more important than tool selection
• Dull copper cutter wheels create excessive burrs
• Aggressive deburring can damage copper and compromise flare integrity
• Quality work prevents system contamination and connection failures

This is skilled trade work – take the time to do it right the first time. Remember: respect your copper, maintain your tools, and never stop learning!