I use those quick releases to change connections for various types of hoses
to different types of tanks.  If you have a regulator on the new tank you
can easily tap in a different tank at that point and turn off the other
tank.  Use leak detect solution at all joints.

On 1/21/05 3:08 PM, "Craig Oda" <craigoda@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> when I bought my van, the PO had installed a tap that was accessible
> from the pantry.  The tap is for a catalytic heater and there is a
> quick release hose plus manual shut-off.  I use this for the catalytic
> heater from time to time.
> 
> I've often wondered about the possibility of buying some hose, a
> quick-release fitting, and connecting this to a backup propane
> cylinder.  My Westy propane seems to go out during the middle of
> camping.  Well, that makes since because that's the only time I use
> the stove.
> 
> -- Craig

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