Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:13:01 -0800
Reply-To: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
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From: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
Subject: Re: Propane lines
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Doug,
I totally forgot about the light pressure AFTER the regulator. DOH! I
like the idea of combining the two hoses as well---less chance for
leaks and problems with just one fitting after the regulator. Thanks
for the tips! I'm off to West Marine tomorrow!
Jeff
On Mar 17, 2006, at 6:32 PM, Doug F wrote:
> When I did my syncro gl to westy conversion, one of the objectives
> was to be able to remove the entire stove,fridge,sink unit easily and
> keep it in the garage.
> Allowing me to still use my van as a cargo van most of the time.
>
> I found some very high quality reinforced rubber fuel line at Ace
> Hardware
> that
> is 5/16 or so and has a 200 psi fuel rating.
> I converted the stove and fridge both over to 5/16 barbed brass
> fittings
> and joined them to a single line and then out the bottom of the van
> to a
> quick
> connect bbq coupling near the regulator.
> I made sure to use a thick rubber grommet where the hose passes
> through the
> floor.
> I decided to use the rubber fuel line and hose barbs after several
> attempts
> at
> getting exact flared ends to offer a 100% seal.
> With the rubber hose it is absolutely no leak and a good tight fit.
> I use 2 nylon zipp ties in place of metal clamps on each barb
> Never had a leak and very easy to deal with compared to copper.
> It is my intention to just change them out every 5-7 years
> One of the things you may not realize is that the pressure on the
> lines
> after the
> regulator is only 1psi and you can block it at the end of the hose
> with the
> tip of your finger
> quite easily. Using 200 psi lines and barbed fittings is plenty
> to seal up
> 1 psi.
>
> Copper lines can rub and wear through too and can kink and leak and
> are
> tough to deal
> with.
>
> Doug
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeffrey Vickers" <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 1:45 PM
> Subject: Propane lines
>
>
>> I want to replace my propane lines now that I have my fridge cabinet
>> out---they're a little tweaked---is it possible to use some sort of
>> flexible propane lines instead of the copper tubing? Flexible hosing
>> would be easier than new lines if its safe to use such a thing.
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> 87 Syncro Westy
>
>
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