Date:         Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:08:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Scott Chapman <scott_list@MISCHKO.COM>
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From:         Scott Chapman <scott_list@MISCHKO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@gci.net>
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Please send me a pic.  I haven't given up yet!

Troy wrote:
> While there I got an extend-a-stay deluxe so I could add a tank or a
> grill.  I tried it on my new tank with new regulator in the parking lot
> for a fitting test.  It made everything too long, even without the brass
> fitting on the downstream end of the regulator gone!  I unhappily
> returned it.  I can't see how anyone is using it with these rigs and the
> new regulators.  With the old rectangular regulators it could work.
>
> Scott:
>
> If you configure the extend-a-stay correctly you should only gained
> 1.5 inches. I can take a photograph of mine if you like. I can also
> say there is more than one version of these, and not all of them come
> apart like you need them too. I know I was pretty confused at first,
> but they are well worth the effort to install. I can even use 1 pound
> disposable bottles if I run dry and at 3 AM on a cold night.  That
> is a blessing to get the furnace going again or have hot coffee in the
> morning. Don't give up! It's worth the effort!!
>
> Troy