Date:         Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:38:33 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
Comments: To: Richard Duvernay <richard.duvernay@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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You didn’t say you used compression fittings on propane did you? Yes there
are some special compression or push lock type fitting listed for this
service but typical copper compression fittings are a no-no. The original
used flare for a reason.

Dennis 

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Richard Duvernay
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?

Madeline -
 
I did this project last summer.  Since the replacement regulater is longer
than the original, it requires some modifications to the two supply lines to
the fridge and stove.  I knew that and was prepared.  I bought a pipe
bender, flaring tool, some compression fittings and pipe at the local
hardware store.  It's not easy.   I did not take the tank off.  Maybe that
would have made it easier.  After messing up on numerous attempts to  to get
the correct length and correct angle of bend on both pipes, I gave up
and went to Plan B and bought a couple of 90 degree compression fittings to
make right angles.  I finally got that to work after more trial and error. 
Course....I got no skills.   Good luck !  Rick D.    



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From: Madeline <mac10wv@YAHOO.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sat, January 9, 2010 12:30:18 PM
Subject: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?

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