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Subject:Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:01:46 EDT
In a message dated 06/06/2009 4:22:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Ed, the fittings your using  are compression type fittings and no
tape is needed nor will it do any  good.  The tube that the olive goes on
needs to be perfectly round,   then tighten the nut until there is no leaking.
That's it that's  all.  Test for leaks using soapy water in a spray bottle.

>>>>Propex and getting gas tight  fittings<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
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