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Subject:Re: Propane lines
From:Jim Felder
Date:Fri, 3 Apr 2015 11:53:41 -0500

Is that the kind that makes the bubble? I an not sure it is compatible with
fitting on the westy, but I'm no expert. I have had no trouble out of the
flares. I did not even run across seamed tubing when I was looking, maybe
the manufacturers have gotten wise to that.

Jim

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Walking Boss <walkingboss@communicomm.com>
wrote:

> A little advice,....... 1) get a double flaring tool,  2) use seamless
> tubing. Much better to be safe that save a few bucks!
>
> Skipper
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stuart MacMillan
> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 11:43 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Propane lines
>
> It's best to run a complete new copper tube. Get a flaring tool here:
> http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-tube-flaring-kit-5969.html.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Michael
> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 9:25 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Propane lines
>
> Hello vanagon community,
>
> Awhile back I took off the old rusted propane tank and in the process of
> doing so, broke the top copper propane line. So right now it's a twisted
> mess on the tank end.
>
> Also, the nut came off as well. I have zero experience with flaring and my
> question is this: what is the best way to cut that pipe and get the nut
> back
> on so it can be connected to the new Gowesty regulator?
>