How to Make Tubing Flares for A/C, Mini Split, Automotive Brakes Like a Pro!
Channel: Laurenceville Garage
Date: 2022-12-30

Have you ever needed to flare some tubing for a project? I have had to do so for car/truck brake projects, power steering cooler additions and now for air conditioning. I recently added a mini-split a/c heat pump to the new shop office. The kit was complete, but it also included 16' of 1/4" and 3/8" refrigerant tubing. I only needed about 8' and did not want the additional tubing coiled up looking like an after thought.  I chose to install the unit myself to save money and that meant NOT hiring an a/c professional or electrician to help out. So, that meant I needed to install it myself. You can get professional results yourself. Armed with some quality tools and a some education, this is very doable for the DIYer. In general, it is not hard to do, but, there are some tricks to getting those professional results.

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Here are links to the tools I used. 
1)  Kobalt tubing cutter  $12.98
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Cuts-1-8-in-to-7-8-in-OD-Tubing-in-Copper-tube-cutter/1002599380

2) Kobalt heavy duty flaring tool  $43.98
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-3-16-1-4-5-16-3-8-1-2-5-8-and-3-4-In-Flaring-Tool/1002645146

3)  Kobalt 1-1/8-in Replacement Cutting Wheel  $7.28
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1-1-8-in-Replacement-Cutting-Accessories/1002633504

4)  Superior Tool Pipe Flaring Tool 5/8 in. D 2 pc
Item #2027266| Mfr #17515  $29.99
https://www.acehardware.com/brands/superior-tool/2027266


YOU can do this. Good luck with your project!

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