Date:         Fri, 4 May 2012 16:27:36 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane Pipelines
Comments: To: Bill Witz <pbwitz@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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On May 4, 2012, at 3:51 PM, Bill Witz wrote:

> A QUESTION- When I installed my new propane tank i had to cut the copper lines
> in order to mate with new tank. I was in a hurry and I used hose for the
> output to stove and refer. No leaks but I am wondering about static danger.
> So far my westy has not gone up in smoke. Please advise.

Bill, a lot of RV's use gas "hose" rather than copper tubing for propane.
I have some hose I'm going to be using to connect my 2 tanks, with
brass fittings, etc. The hoses were put together by a very good shop
where I live so I'm sure there is not risk there. Since it is an "outside"
run of hose, perhaps the rish of rupture is higher from road debris
damage.
Be sure that any place the hose runs through a metal sheet/wall,
that you have a good rubber grommet fitting.

bob