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Installing a gas pressure regulator
I called MB Sturgis and they said to use either Loc-Tite or regular thread tape.
I asked if it should be a tape or dope that is propane resistant and they said no.

I'm confused.
I always thought that I needed a gas resistant thread sealer.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #1 –
The only real difference between the white and yellow tape is the thickness (the yellow is twice as thick). Technically, you could use either one but I would use the yellow, if using tape.

If this is more of a permanent installation, I would use pipe dope (YMMV). This link may be helpful:

When to use PTFE Teflon Yellow or White tapes or Pipe Dope
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #2 –
"If this is more of a permanent installation, I would use pipe dope (YMMV)."

I recently had a secondary regulator installed to feed my BBQ Grill. The work was done by a tech at a bulk propane dealership. He used pipe dope on all connections.   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #3 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
The only real difference between the white and yellow tape is the thickness (the yellow is twice as thick). Technically, you could use either one but I would use the yellow, if using tape.

If this is more of a permanent installation, I would use pipe dope (YMMV). This link may be helpful:

When to use PTFE Teflon Yellow or White tapes or Pipe Dope

Thank you.
I had difficulty removing the old one did I'm going to have the rest done by a professional.
A brass nipple broke and fittings are stuck.
I don't feel comfortable wrenching that hard on that tank valve area.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
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UPDATE:

I realized it's left-hand threads into the tank which makes sense now. Doh!  :-*

I need a shorter line since I'm removing the external tank adapter.

Will a short flex line work?
Can I get those at Lowe's or HD?

This is the solid line I removed. I need a line about 2 inches shorter:


2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #5 –
Hi Ted; I would avoid a flex line, especially on a moving vehicle. You could cut off two inches and put a new fitting on one end. Are those compression or flare fittings?  You could cut out the appropriate amount of tube in the middle and re-join it with a  compression union, to retain the present fittings if they are flare. (Leak check after installation required!).     RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
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Quote from: RonB  - 
Hi Ted; I would avoid a flex line, especially on a moving vehicle. You could cut off two inches and put a new fitting on one end. Are those compression or flare fittings?  You could cut out the appropriate amount of tube in the middle and re-join it with a  compression union, to retain the present fittings if they are flare. (Leak check after installation required!).    RonB

Yes. They are flared.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #7 –
Hi Ted;  To save you some money, if you decide to re-do a flare fitting on a shorter tube; I once bought a 'cheap' flare tool because I only needed to do four fittings. What a waste of time and fittings! I bought a Rigid brand flare tool. It did an excellent job. That was about 25 years ago, and I've never used the tool again!. But it was worth it anyway, even if just for the education.     
     RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #8 –
Quote from: RonB  - 
Hi Ted;  To save you some money, if you decide to re-do a flare fitting on a shorter tube; I once bought a 'cheap' flare tool because I only needed to do four fittings. What a waste of time and fittings! I bought a Rigid brand flare tool. It did an excellent job. That was about 25 years ago, and I've never used the tool again!. But it was worth it anyway, even if just for the education.     
    RonB

I'm thinking this...

flare tool

Or this

Flare tool
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #9 –
Hello, look up the company Hose Pros. They can make a custom hose the lenth you need. Hopefully they are still in business.
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #10 –
All in.
Soapy water test good.
Appliances fire up better.
Frig lit right away but I need to test longer.

I cut the pipe shorter and flared II.

Thanks for the help!





2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #11 –
So far so good.
It even has a better sound when it fires up.

2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #12 –
Ran it all night on LP.

Top shelf temp is 34° at the number 3 setting.
Bottom shelf is at 38°.

I think it's a success!!
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #13 –
"Top shelf temp is 34° at the number 3 setting."

I'm curious over your curious wording... are these temperatures inside the box or the freezer?

Seems to me if it's the freezer it should be somewhere much closer to zero °.   ::)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #14 –
Get a bottle of decent champagne or spumante and chill it in the fridge to reap your reward!
1996 Twin King
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #15 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 
"Top shelf temp is 34° at the number 3 setting."

I'm curious over your curious wording... are these temperatures inside the box or the freezer?

Seems to me if it's the freezer it should be somewhere much closer to zero °.  ::)

Those readings are from the frig not the freezer.
I used two thermometers.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #16 –
"... not the freezer."

And the readings inside the freezer are???
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
 
Re: Installing a gas pressure regulator
Reply #19 –
"I used two thermometers."

I've used a variety of thermometers over the years but since 2017 I have been using the one in the following link. I mounted the monitor panel at eye level on the wall just to the right of he fridge door so that it is quite easy to see. My readings are a consistent 34° in the box and a -3° in the freezer, and I don't have to open the doors to know that. One of my better purchases.

Amazon.com: AcuRite 00986A2 Refrigerator/Freezer Wireless Digital Thermometer...

 ;)   ;D
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Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!