Date:         Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:26:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
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From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
Comments: To: Mike South <msouth@GMAIL.COM>
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PTFE plumber's thread sealing pipe dope (or something close to that) or you can use Teflon tape. The yellow tape is for gas fittings. 

Karl Wolz
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> On Jun 5, 2014, at 6:36 PM, Mike South <msouth@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> So, I have a new replacement propane tank.  The only part I kept from the
> old tank is the "splitter" that leads from the tank to the two lines going

> in to the van (one fridge, one stove).
> 
> I'm wondering if there is some kid of thread compound or something I should
> use when screwing that on to the tank output.
> 
> My understanding is that on the flared fittings you do not use any compound
> (correct me if this is wrong).  But this isn't flared, it is just one block
> of metal screwed in to another block.
> 
> mike