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Date:         Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:14:56 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Only metal (and not all metal) lines meet code for gas or propane application in all U.S. jurisdictions. That means that rubber or plastic lines are illegal. In most jurisdictions, homeowners can legally do installations themselves, but inspection may be required for major work. Inspection is required when licensed plumbers replace major appliances like furnaces and hot water heaters where I live.

All that said, I installed a gas cook top, using flexible metal line (meets code), and the supplies for installations are readily available in retail outlets here.

Work on my camper? I would do it, but would have the work inspected by a professional if it involved tank replacement or regulator replacement. I would use original equipment or equivalent.

I would never use plastic or rubber lines or fittings.

David McNeely

On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> 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" To: 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


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