Here in the US you do not use compression fittings for gas or propane
service unless they are specially designed, and UL listed for that
application. Hoses also do not get used inside unless they are rated
specifically for that also.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Frank Condelli
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 6:09 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings

In a message dated 07/06/2009 7:01:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Absolutely correct !   HOWEVER, the connection he's trying to make
is NOT behind the fridge but to one  of the supply lines to the fridge or
stove under the sink.  Very easy  to access and if the compression fittings
are installed correctly on perfectly  round tubes they work correctly.
Otherwise everyone who does these  installs needs a flaring tool.  Yes, the
flare
connection is the better way  BUT the compression fittings work.  I have
done many of them with no  leaking.

>>>>>Neither flare fittings nor compression fittings  require tape. Only
threaded joint connections require tape or paste. I'm not  sure where this
information comes from, but I believe it to be incorrect. If  someone can
show
me proof to the contrary, I will gladly eat crow on this one,  but I'd like
to see gas connections be  safe.<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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