Reed Clean Ream Extreme Plastic Pipe Fitting Reamer, 3/4" to 4" Schedule 40

PVC, CPVC, ABS Socket Saver | Carbide Cutting Insert | Fits Standard 1/2" Drill

The Reed Clean Ream Extreme (PPR series) is a plastic pipe fitting reamer that removes old pipe and solvent cement residue from inside a Schedule 40 fitting so the fitting can be reused. Also known as a socket saver or hub saver, it eliminates the need to cut out and replace the entire fitting when a section of pipe fails or needs rerouting.

Each reamer is sized to a specific fitting diameter, from 3/4" through 4". A carbide cutting insert does the cutting while a pilot diameter keeps the tool centered and stops it at the correct depth. The hex shaft fits a standard 1/2" drill chuck.

Quick Specs

• Fitting Sizes: 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4" (Schedule 40)
• Fitting Materials: PVC, CPVC, ABS
• Cutting Insert: Carbide, four cutting edges
• Shaft: 1/4" hex (3/4"-1") or 3/8" hex (1-1/4"-4")
• Drill: Standard or cordless 1/2" drill, low/medium RPM
• Impact Drill: Not recommended

Key Features

• Reuse the fitting; do not replace it. The reamer cleans out the old pipe and dried solvent cement from inside the fitting socket, leaving a clean surface ready for a new pipe joint. This saves the cost of a new fitting and the labor of cutting it out of the line.
• Carbide cutting insert with four edges. Each insert provides four usable cutting edges before replacement, extending tool life across multiple jobs. See Carbide Insert Care below for the rotation procedure.
• Pilot diameter for centering and depth control. The pilot nose enters the fitting socket first, keeping the reamer on center to prevent binding. It also acts as a depth stop so the tool does not ream past the pipe socket and into the fitting seat.
• Sized to specific fittings. Each PPR model matches a single fitting size for a precise, full-contact ream. Eight sizes cover 3/4" through 4" Schedule 40.
• Fits any standard 1/2" drill. The hex shaft (1/4" on 3/4"-1" models, 3/8" on 1-1/4"-4") chucks into any standard or cordless 1/2" drill. No adapters or special tools needed.

Reed Clean Ream Extreme Available Sizes

Applications

The Reed Clean Ream Extreme is a plastic pipe fitting reamer for plumbers and maintenance crews who need to reuse existing fittings rather than replace them. Common applications include drain lines, vent lines, PVC unions, and water lines where a section of pipe has failed, frozen, or needs rerouting. It is also used in renovation and retrofit work where cutting out a fitting would mean opening a wall or ceiling. The tool works on Schedule 40 PVC, CPVC, and ABS fittings from 3/4" to 4".

Not recommended for: high-pressure supply systems or the vent side of gas-burning appliance piping systems.

How to Use the Reed Clean Ream Extreme

1. Cut the damaged or old pipe as close to the fitting as possible.
2. Select the correct PPR size for the fitting. If assembling for the first time, insert the shaft into the reamer body until flush with the bottom, then tighten the set screw with a 1/8" Allen wrench. Insert the hex shaft into the drill chuck and tighten.
3. Insert the reamer into the fitting. Keep the tool on center to prevent binding. If no chips are being produced, remove and check alignment.
4. Ream until all old pipe has been removed from the fitting socket. Do not ream beyond the pipe socket or into the seat of the fitting. Stop several times near the end and visually check depth.
5. Remove the reamer and clean all chips from the fitting. The fitting is now ready for a new pipe joint.

Drill settings: Use low to medium RPM with high torque. Do not use impact drills. For 3" and 4" fittings, a 1/2" right-angle drill is recommended due to the high reaction torque these sizes produce. Lower RPM on 3" and 4" reduces heat and prevents distortion of the fitting.

Carbide Insert Care

The carbide cutting insert has four cutting edges. When the current edge dulls, remove the cap screw, rotate the insert 180°, and reinstall. This exposes two fresh edges. Repeat once more for the remaining two edges. When all four edges are spent, replace the insert. After each use, clean the edge of the reamer with solvent to remove the thin film left by solvent cement.

Buy the Reed Clean Ream Extreme Online from Cleanflow

Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized Reed dealer serving customers across Canada and the United States. All orders include free shipping with a 30-day return policy. The Reed Clean Ream Extreme is a plastic pipe fitting reamer available in eight sizes from 3/4" to 4" Schedule 40, each with a carbide cutting insert and hex shaft for any standard 1/2" drill.

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