Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:00:41 -0500
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
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In Islip town where I live it is illegal for homeowners to do their own
plumbing work, especially for equipment replacements and related home
improvements. Yes you can replace a faucet or clear a drain but installing a
heating system or adding sinks and toilets is definitely out. Especially if
you need an inspection and certificate of occupancy. Work like this
justifies these restrictions in so many ways.
Yes the hose has way more than enough pressure capacity. How about the
compatibility with propane gas and additives in it, (alcohol and mercaptan)?
In the event of fire source from outside what is the flame spread and
resulting toxins with an endless supply of propane as compared to liquid
gasoline that will stop flowing when the engine stops?
I know there are folks here that have natural gas or propane in their homes.
Does anyone have an approved installation of an indoor appliance with a
rubber hose? Flexible hose (usually corrugated), assemblies yes. And these
have UL listings for the gas used and for indoor use.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Doug Noganav
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 2:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
I ran rubber fuel line in my westy conversion to replace the copper.
Found some 200 psi thick walled fuel line and was careful to use rubber
grommets
and tie downs to eliminate movement.
On the low (1psi) side of the regulator its not as scary. would never use on
the high side or off a bottle.
If you use fuel line use fuel injection line its rated much higher pressure
and reinforced.
----- Original Message -----
From: "mark drillock" <mdrillock@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
> I don't exactly advise using that type of line. I do suggest it as a
> possibility if installed carefully. It is not intended for installations
> where it is subject to vibration or frequent movement. It should be
> clamped in place along it's path.
>
> The size is 48" long, 3/8" fittings.
>
> Mark
>
>
> Mister Tom wrote:
> > Per Mark Drillock advice I went to Home depot and bought flexible gas
lines.
> > Don't recall the size, but it was a heckuva lot less hassle than trying
to
> > bend the existing copper tubing.
> >
> > Tom Salicos
> > '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
