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Subject:Re: Propane lines
From:Michael
Date:Fri, 3 Apr 2015 13:32:01 -0400

Ok. So it sounds like the general consensus is that the whole line needs to be replaced. 

Would it be better to just get the new hose that most RV shops sell?

Also, what is involved in connecting the lines to the stove and fridge?

So far my experience with working on my van is that everything is a bit more complicated than it should be. 

> On Apr 3, 2015, at 1:26 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Would suggest you source your copper tube
> from an RV shop or at least ensure that you
> use the correct stuff.
> Up here in Canada, Home Depot etc. only
> has the thinner wall copper tube.
> (i.e. as used for water supply to residential type fridge)
> Also, ask the RV shop about which type of
> nut to use. IIRC, the shop I went to sold
> me "forged" nuts.
> 
>> On 4/3/15, Michael <mikewelldon@icloud.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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?
> 
> 
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