Date:         Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:14:46 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
Comments: To: Madeline <mac10wv@yahoo.com>
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On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Madeline <mac10wv@yahoo.com> wrote:
> We have the new replacement regulator, now need to get to work and install it.  Anyone have advice on the best way to do it?  Looks like we'll have to remove the tank to do it?
> Madeline
> Milko III


These are pics of my old tank.

Pic showing LH threaded nut (turns opposite of standard fasteners)
between reg to main valve. (there may be one on other end too):

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01e3MpPuKwI/SjLrWK9ifdI/AAAAAAAAAio/Ml5cpI1r-UE/s640/LPregulator2.jpg

Old tank, guard removed. Wrench used to hold "T" block steady while
undoing fasteners attaching parts to it. It seems that working on
parts like this requires 2 wrenches. One to steady part, one to turn
fastener.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01e3MpPuKwI/Skz2eXdy05I/AAAAAAAAAv8/SZn_x9uwl7Q/s640/LPregulatorArrows.jpg

Likely you read of this, but if the new regulator is a different
length, lines at "T" block outlet may need to be changed or moved a
little. In my case, even though lines only needed to be moved a
little, I chose to have a pro change one line as it was kinked from
previous work (PO's new reg. install).

When replacing my tank, I saved money by removing it, purchasing new
tank online, then mounting it to van. But.... I had LP guy install reg
etc.

I would suggest it's worth the $ to have a pro replace the regulator.
If it's the same size as old one, shouldn't be too much labour.

Neil.





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