At 03:36 AM 6/14/2001, Gavin Flanagan wrote: >The hole appears to serve a purpose. What is it supposed to do and why is it >hissing and making such a fuss? It is supposed to let the regulator diaphragm see atmospheric pressure. When the diaphragm starts leaking, it vents propane through the hole. > Do I need a new pressure regulator? Yes. Marshall Brass 260 if you can find one (haven't been made for 5+ years now), 290 if you can't. 290 is longer, you'll have to massage the piping leading up into the van. Costs about $25 with excess-flow-preventing POL fitting installed (or you could use the one from your old regulator). Under *no* circumstances use a BBQ-type single-stage regulator. Aside from being highly illegal and potentially deadly in an accident, it will likely give your refrigerator fits. david
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