Removing tile grout from around copper pipe

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Previous occupants made a right dogs dinner of tiled bathroom floor, with great globs of grout around the base of the pipes coming up to the radiator.

Worried my multi-tool grout remover will go through the pipe too! Could anyone kindly suggest a way to rake away the grout without risking cutting the pipes?

Thanks!
 
Old school it, use a little force/elbow grease and a flat bladed screwdriver or chisel.
 
Thanks, I was afraid that was going to be the case.

Any bright ideas on how to soften the grout? It's pretty rock hard and I don't want to apply too much force.
 
Kirbs said:
Thanks, I was afraid that was going to be the case.

Any bright ideas on how to soften the grout? It's pretty rock hard and I don't want to apply too much force.
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I find no need, it should just chip off, which would be better imo.
 
Photo as requested - as you can see, the nut on the valve makes it difficult to chip away in a downward direction, so I'll be chipping away sideways directly towards the pipes.

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