DAYDOOR PPR150 1-1/2-Inch PVC Pipe Reamer with Four-Sided Carbide Blade

Some plumbing repairs call for replacing a whole fitting, others can be handled by clearing out the pipe left inside it. The DAYDOOR PPR150 is made for the second approach, helping you reclaim a compatible fitting instead of cutting it out.

Sized for 1-1/2-inch sockets, this fitting saver removes broken pipe and solvent cement from standard Sch. 40 PVC, CPVC and ABS fittings.

Fit it into a standard 1/2-inch drill chuck and use a high-torque, low-RPM setting for controlled cutting. It’s a practical tool for plumbing repairs and other compatible drainage or conduit work.

How it fits

The reamer is designed to work inside standard Sch. 40 fittings, with a pilot that helps keep the cutter centred and a shoulder that seats against the socket to guide cutting depth. The 3/8-inch hex shaft fits a standard 1/2-inch drill chuck. Leave enough room between the fitting and nearby pipe or elbow for the drill-and-reamer assembly to reach the socket.

For a repair, position the tool in the fitting and let the drill clear the old pipe and cement from the socket. A high-torque, low-RPM setting helps limit heat and reduce the chance of melting the plastic. This fitting saver is for standard Sch. 40 PVC, CPVC and ABS, it is not intended for Sch. 80 pipe or high-pressure supply systems.

Strengths

The four-sided carbide cutting insert gives you additional cutting edges to use by rotating the insert as an edge wears. Its aluminium-alloy body and hardened stainless-steel shaft are built for repeated tool use, while the centred pilot helps guide the cut inside the fitting. Together, these details make the PPR150 useful when a broken pipe is lodged in a socket that you would otherwise have to remove.

Rather than using a general-purpose deburring tool for pipe ends, this reamer is shaped to work inside a fitting. It can also smooth and chamfer inner pipe edges after cutting, helping prepare the surface for a clean connection. Buyers commonly praise its cutting action and ease of use, feedback on stability is mixed.

Key specifications

• Size: 1-1/2 inch
• Type: PVC pipe reamer and fitting saver
• Compatibility: Standard Sch. 40 PVC, CPVC and ABS fittings
• Cutting insert: Four-sided carbide
• Body: Aluminium alloy
• Shaft: Hardened stainless steel, 3/8-inch hex
• Drill fit: Standard 1/2-inch chuck
• Quantity: 1

Before you decide

Which pipe materials can it be used with? It is designed for standard Sch. 40 PVC, CPVC and ABS fittings. It is not suitable for Sch. 80 pipe or high-pressure supply systems.

What drill setup should I use? The shaft fits a standard 1/2-inch drill chuck. Use a high-torque, low-RPM setting to support controlled cutting and limit heat build-up in the plastic.

Can it clear a fitting beside an elbow? It can when there is enough space to position the drill and reamer between the elbow or fitting and the pipe. The assembly needs room to reach the socket squarely.

Should you buy it?

Choose the DAYDOOR PPR150 when your repair involves a broken pipe inside a standard 1-1/2-inch Sch. 40 PVC, CPVC or ABS fitting and you want a tool made to clear the socket for reuse. Its centred pilot, replaceable cutting edges and drill-ready shaft make it a focused solution for fitting recovery and related pipe-preparation work.