Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:37:54 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
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the barbecue and campstove fittings are in plain sight and can be
readily examined for deterioration and leaks or potential leaks. If a
barbecue is permanently installed at a residence, it must be done with
code approved lines and fittings. Only portable units not fixed in
place and for outdoor use only may have rubber hoses. DMc
On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 12:38 AM, Doug Noganav wrote:
> Totally agree that propane is bad news on so many levels.
> I have read up on some high end camper units that completely
> eliminate propane from the mix and run everything on diesel, the main
> reason being the inherent dangers of propane in air tight quarters.
>
> Big no no on a boat too cuz of the heavier than air issue and no way
> to
> escape.
> Have to use the very best judgement in all respects with propane.
>
> That said rubber hoses do work well for many types of barbecue and
> even
> many campstove applications. The rubber hose line I set up has been in
> place
> for over 5 years now and has no issues. Where I ran it to would have
> been a
> tough
> run for copper.
> There are even rubber hoses assemblies you can purchase right now for
> high unregulated tank pressure for barbecue and camping.
>
> I will take my chances with 1psi and rubber hose and barbed
> connections
> over flared copper personally. Flare fittings and I never have gotten
> along
> well.
> Who invented those darn things anyway? They are hugely problematic.
>
>
> Doug
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dennis Haynes" To: Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 6:55 PM
> Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
>
>
>> You will be amazed at how long two gallons of propane can feed a fire
>> through a 3/8 hose or fitting. Gasoline on the ground is much safer
>> than
>> propane gas escaping under pressure. The required air mixture range
>> for
>> propane is a lot wider also. There is a reason propane is not allowed
>> in
>> many tunnels and is restricted on some bridges. If it goes it goes
>> good.
> Go
>> to your local fire house and ask them to show you some BBQ tanks.
>> That
> will
>> give some respect.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
>> Behalf Of
>> Al Knoll
>> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:58 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
>>
>> Lemme know where I can get some
>>
>> an endless supply of propane...
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