Date:         Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:51:12 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Considering keeping old propane regulator
Comments: To: Scott Chapman <scott_list@MISCHKO.COM>
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At 08:57 PM 4/10/2010, Scott Chapman wrote:
>Any known problems with the original regulator?  If the regulator fails,
>I assume it simply won't "pass gas"?

Known problem is with stress concentrations at the corners of the
diaphragm, causing the diaphragm to fail.  That's why they're not
made any more.  If it fails, result will be a propane leak.  Usually
not major but you will have to shut down the main valve until you fix
it, so it could ruin a trip (any RV place should be able to replace
it, but you'll be paying their labor for it unless you brought the
tools along to deal with the tubing).

Yours,
David