At 06:15 PM 4/29/2002, Bob Whitby wrote:
>Greetings:
>I just finished re-installing my fridge. I can't begin to describe the
>misery. Putting in the fridge was cake -- hooking up the gas line was not.
>I ended up kinking the thing, then having to replace the entire line. $70
>worth of flaring tools, pipe benders, 3/8 copper line, flare nuts, pipe
>dope, and misc., and two full days of work later and the line is finally
>in. Yes, I am no plumber. If I never see another flare nut in my life I
>will be a happy man.
>
>On the bright side: I did hook up a cool Radio Shack fan in the fridge. I
>connected it to the 12v fan on the back and put a little toggle switch on
>the fridge itself, right where it says "dometic." Looking forward to the
>cold beer that baby is going to produce.
>
>Question: I get a whiff of propane every time I walk by the tank OUTSIDE
>the van. Nothing serious, but it's there. I soaped all connections, inside
>and out, and can find nothing leaking. Still the smell. I suspect the
>on/off valve, worn with age and over enthusiastic cranking. Anyone had a
>similar experience? Something to worry about, because I need more to worry
>about?
>
>Thanks
>Bob W.

Check the valve stem -- but chances are it's the regulator diaphragm
starting to leak.  Marshall Brass 290 is the replacement, about $25
including the excess-flow-preventing POL spud.  It's a couple inches
longer, you'll have to massage the lines going up into the van.

david

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