I use those quick releases to change connections for various types of hoses to different types of tanks. If you have a regulator on the new tank you can easily tap in a different tank at that point and turn off the other tank. Use leak detect solution at all joints.
On 1/21/05 3:08 PM, "Craig Oda" <craigoda@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > when I bought my van, the PO had installed a tap that was accessible > from the pantry. The tap is for a catalytic heater and there is a > quick release hose plus manual shut-off. I use this for the catalytic > heater from time to time. > > I've often wondered about the possibility of buying some hose, a > quick-release fitting, and connecting this to a backup propane > cylinder. My Westy propane seems to go out during the middle of > camping. Well, that makes since because that's the only time I use > the stove. > > -- Craig
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