James, Are you sure you’re using a regular 5 gallon propane bottle?
There are a few options available to you. First, look in the phone book for a propane dealer in your region. Take the problematic hose with the hole down there, present it to them, and tell them to patch it. They should remove the old hose, install a new hose, and crimp fit the old fitting for fifteen dollars. Return the new hose to Lowes or wherever you purchased it for a refund.
Alternatively, take the problematic hose down to the propane dealer, and they should be able to go to the wall and rip one off that is the proper length and already has a propane fitting (screws clockwise to unscrew) on it. Then just take it home and screw it into the bottle tap’s interior. A little more of an ache in the buttocks, but still effective.
Is it possible to utilize hose clamps on a propane hose?
1)”Crimping” is not a magical process.
A hose clamp can be used to achieve the same result in an easy and safe manner.
(A hose clamp is one that tightens with a screw, such as those seen on auto radiator hoses.)
Is it possible to crimp without a crimping tool?
Without a crimper, it’s impossible to accomplish proper crimping. This is because crimping it also pushes a locking tab, which is difficult to achieve with pliers. Ding.
Is it possible to crimp wire with pliers?
When attaching crimp connectors to a wire, it’s best to use a crimping tool to provide the necessary compressive force. In a pinch, pliers or a hammer will suffice, but they can cause a loose connection, which can lead to an open circuit.
How do you mend a gas hose that is leaking?
To fix a gas line leak, perform the ten procedures outlined below:
- Step 1: Depress the gas pedal.
- Remove the Covers in Step 2.
- Step 3: Disconnect the gas line.
- Remove the Residue Gas Pressure in Step 4.
- Step 5: Ensure that the line is clean.
- Scuff the Surface in Step 6.
- Step 7: Connect the Gas Line
- Step 8: Put the Epoxy to work.
What is the proper way to tighten a propane fitting?
- Wrap Teflon tape around the compression fitting’s threads.
- Twist the end of the hose’s connector onto the compression fitting until it is hand tight. With a wrench, continue twisting the hose end until it is tight.
- Splash a tiny amount of soapy water onto the connector to check for leaks.