I was swapping out tires on my new B-van project and found the propane line (1/2"-3/4") coming from the tank crushed (right before the T) it doesnt look split but there is a connection right after the damage and im not sure if they are flared connections or a compression washer. (anybody changed any of these?)
thanks in advance!
Crushed Propane line
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Re: Crushed Propane line
I think gas lines have to be flared. Compression fittings are more likely to leak, I think. (I'm not an expert on this, but I'm pretty sure about that one. Anyone should feel free to confirm or deny my claim if they know better.) I do know all of the connections in the B190 and my trailer that I've seen are flare connections.
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Re: Crushed Propane line
Should be flared. Compression fittings are (mostly) illegal for lp gas or gas lines and when legal have restrictions such as no vibration.
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Re: Crushed Propane line
thanks for the reply, im going to tackle this project soon, a buddy has a flaring tool and ill give it a shot and let you know how it goes!