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Lorna · 12-26-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric_H_E

Hay DirVer

I know that with an accedeline/oxygne (spelling?) welding rig, that grease/oil is a BIG NO NO. are you sure this is ok with porpane??

If the propane mixes with the Lithium grease, then the fitting is leaking! I only put a tiny dot on the brass threads only so that I can get them off when the grill poops out. I don't usually remove the hose from my grill. It can stay threaded into the grill's regulator/valve anywhere from 1 month to 1 year.

Ray,IN · 01-02-2011, 04:26 PM

Lorna I have never encountered a flair fitting that was difficult to loosen. In fact, they are prone to loosen from road vibrations and line movement. I test all the fittings and joints in my LPG lines(soap/water) each year for leaks for that reason. A few years ago I changed storage tanks at the house. Those fittings were undisturbed for about 37 years, and removed easily.

Lorna · 01-02-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray,IN

Lorna I have never encountered a flair fitting that was difficult to loosen...

I never said flare fitting. Do you have a portable table top grill? If so, go out and look at the ALUMINUM regulator in the grill. Look at it and you will see where you screw a disposable 1 LB canister into the regulator. I have hoses with BRASS fittings that will screw into the ALUMINUM regulator. Aluminum will corrode and make it difficult to get the brass fitting out. That was the problem I had until I started putting a tiny drop of Lithium grease in the brass threads (no place else... just enough to add a little lubricant to the threads only). NONE of the flare fittings are taken apart. Too much hassle. This is what I do. I've been doing this for several decades. It's what works for us.

larrydp · 01-03-2011, 07:48 AM

lorna, THANKS for that extra effort of posting pics with your reply!!!!! us mississippi country boys respond to pics better than words!!!!

a k · 01-03-2011, 07:55 AM

You realize you are paying about $20/gal for propane with the screw on tanks?

Think Adapters

larrydp · 01-03-2011, 11:52 AM

YES!!!!!!!!! i realize! that is why i am asking about refilling and/or hose adapters.

CD · 01-03-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric_H_E

Hay DirVer

I know that with an accedeline/oxygne (spelling?) welding rig, that grease/oil is a BIG NO NO. are you sure this is ok with porpane??

If you mix oxygen with ANY grease/oil you will have BIG BANG. It must not be a problem with propane or someone would have known.

richardcoxid · 01-03-2011, 05:12 PM

Go to your local propane dealer. Have them make up a custom setup to connect your BBQ to a 20lb tank . It will fit and be JUST what you need

djhinds · 01-03-2011, 05:33 PM

You can get the propane dealer to make a tie in to your RV system. It is easy and they are all just screw fittings and a gas quick connect. They can make a hose any length you like. I have done it on last 2 RV's, it works great. Never run out of gas....

Dave
2004 Monaco Signature
2011 Honda CR-V toad

RJay · 01-03-2011, 05:37 PM

Lorna,
I know you said you have good luck with the lithium grease on your propane fittings, but did you know there is a special white Teflon tape available for those fittings?

Lorna · 01-03-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RJay

Lorna,
I know you said you have good luck with the lithium grease on your propane fittings, but did you know there is a special white Teflon tape available for those fittings?

I unscrew the fitting fairly often. Teflon tape won't work that well as I would have to retape everytime when reconnecting my gas grill. And yes I do have rolls of the YELLOW tape as the white tape is not for gas. We use the yellow gas tape on our permanent fittings. If you don't mind, I will stick to what I am currently doing. I'm sure that there are some that think it's wrong therefore I am wrong and you will be sure to tell me that I am wrong. But I really don't give a flying fig.

Last post.

Ray,IN · 01-03-2011, 06:50 PM

Lorna I apologize for mistakenly thinking that was a flair fitting. Now I'm confused. In one reply you said ; "If the propane mixes with the Lithium grease, then the fitting is leaking! I only put a tiny dot on the brass threads only so that I can get them off when the grill poops out. I don't usually remove the hose from my grill. It can stay threaded into the grill's regulator/valve anywhere from 1 month to 1 year." In your last reply you said: " I unscrew the fitting fairly often." What have I misunderstood?

1ciderdog · 01-03-2011, 07:10 PM

Back to the original question of whether the small containers are refillable. One of my sons worked at a propane distributer for several years and when I asked him a few years ago about refilling the small containers with one of the devices they advertise on the internet he was negative. His comment was along the lines of they originally fill those containers with liquid propane and the attachments allow the gas (not the liquid) to go to the container being filled. So you end up with containers that have only a little propane in them. More trouble than it is worth - assuming he is correct.

Ray,IN · 01-06-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ciderdog

Back to the original question of whether the small containers are refillable. One of my sons worked at a propane distributer for several years and when I asked him a few years ago about refilling the small containers with one of the devices they advertise on the internet he was negative. His comment was along the lines of they originally fill those containers with liquid propane and the attachments allow the gas (not the liquid) to go to the container being filled. So you end up with containers that have only a little propane in them. More trouble than it is worth - assuming he is correct.

The procedure is to invert the 20# cylinder and position the small cylinder below. Gravity does the rest, and the 1# cylinder (which has been in your freezer first) is filled with liquid LPG. It does work, but not a sound idea-refilling these one use disposable cylinders. This entire procedure may be found on the internet, with pictures for reference, for those who choose to do so.