| Connecting up propane to new fridge [message #329873] |
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thesmith
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Replacing the dead old original fridge in my GMC with a Norcold 641-3. doesn't look like the the original copper Propane line will line up or be long enough to connect to the new Fridge.
Looks like I need a hose with a 3/8 SAE female fitting on one end and a 3/8 SAE Male on the other.
Not had any luck so far finding this. I could make up one but where does one go to get these sorts of fittings?
Cary, NC
1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Connecting up propane to new fridge [message #329877 is a reply to message #329874] |
Sat, 10 March 2018 11:24  |
rjw
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James Hupy wrote on Sat, 10 March 2018 11:32Home Depot has flex line installation kits for propane/natural gas
appliances, bbq's etc. Think water heaters, ranges, refrigerators. Might
also try RV supply outlets.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Mar 10, 2018 8:18 AM, "Pete Smith" wrote:
> Replacing the dead old original fridge in my GMC with a Norcold 641-3.
> doesn't look like the the original copper Propane line will line up or be
> long enough to connect to the new Fridge.
> Looks like I need a hose with a 3/8 SAE female fitting on one end and a
> 3/8 SAE Male on the other.
[co
I hate to disagree about using those flex lines. When I installed my tank-less water heater a few years ago that was what I did. I bought the yellow flex line kit from Home Depot and found it very easy to install. Much easier than fooling with copper or iron pipe. I ran that way for a while until I decided to read the package insert that came with the flex line.
"... our gas connectors are not for use with RV's.".
After reading that, I went to copper tubing. Another thing I didn't know about those flex lines is that they can not be reused.
"...product standards and model plumbing codes prohibit it. Products may be damaged during removal or re-installation and may be unsafe for use."
see for more info:
https://www.brasscraft.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Connecting up propane to new fridge [message #329878 is a reply to message #329877] |
Sat, 10 March 2018 11:37 |
Chris Tyler
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"... our gas connectors are not for use with RV's.".
After reading that, I went to copper tubing. Another thing I didn't know about those flex lines is that they can not be reused.
"...product standards and model plumbing codes prohibit it. Products may be damaged during removal or re-installation and may be unsafe for use."
I bet that is lawyer driven rather than engineering.
76 Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Connecting up propane to new fridge [message #329883 is a reply to message #329882] |
Sat, 10 March 2018 12:15 |
sgltrac
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Building a copper line extension is pretty easy with compression fittings
at each end. A flaring tool and spring benders are cheap. If the branch
point from the main isn’t that much further I would just make a fresh run
from the branch and not add one additional potential leak point.
Jwid
Sully
77 eleganza 2
Bellevue.
On Sat, Mar 10, 2018 at 9:57 AM James Hupy wrote:
> Obviously utmost care must be used, no matter what you do. Leak check all
> fittings EACH SEASON. RV'S move and flex, and stuff loosens up. Kids
> bubble stuff works really well and does not cost much. It stays on fittings
> and makes big bubbles. Works good on air ride fittings too. Propane
> detectors are a really good idea in the coaches, too.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403.
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> On Mar 10, 2018 9:42 AM, "Chris Tyler" wrote:
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> "... our gas connectors are not for use with RV's.".
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> After reading that, I went to copper tubing. Another thing I didn't know
> about those flex lines is that they can not be reused.
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> "...product standards and model plumbing codes prohibit it. Products may be
> damaged during removal or re-installation and may be unsafe for use."
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> I bet that is lawyer drivern rather than engineering.
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Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Connecting up propane to new fridge [message #330003 is a reply to message #329988] |
Wed, 14 March 2018 23:48 |
jimk
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Never use compression fitting , use flair fittings. RVA RULE.
It is a better seal as the comprssion fitting will fail as the copper
tubing collapse.
On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 4:23 PM, Pete Smith wrote:
> Tom Lins wrote on Tue, 13 March 2018 23:47
>> thesmith wrote on Sat, 10 March 2018 19:42
>>> Definitely getting propane detector for inside the coach.
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>>> Pete
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>> Don't forget a Carbon Monoxide detector also.
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> We have a combined smoke and CO monitor. Very cheap life insurance.
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> 1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
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