If you get the wrong stuff it will deteriorate the rubber and cause it to crack and leak. You can also buy it at places like Lowes or Home Depot as replacement parts for their grills. Just cut the ends off and uses the hose itself.
Does propane eat rubber?
LPG will eat right through most rubber hose. Your hose will have to be fuelgas rated. Versatile hose can be used for any Propane or Natural Gas Appliance connection. Step 1 – Turn off the Main Power System of the Propane Mechanism.
Can you use rubber air hose for propane?
The propane yard line generally consists of copper tubing or plastic polyethylene piping. Only approved materials and fittings are to be used for any part of a propane gas service line. Materials such as PVC, rubber hose and flex lines are illegal and are not to be used in any part of the gas service line.
Can you run natural gas through a rubber hose?
Series 7132 and Natural Gas: The molecules of natural gas are small, enhancing their ability to permeate through standard rubber hose constructions. The permeation process is more rapid as the working pressure increases, and natural gas accumulates with potentially dangerous consequences.
Does propane require a special hose?
Simple answer – yes, it needs to be rated to supply gas. Two reasons: water molecules are bigger, so permeability is less of an issue for water, hence your hose pipe may actually allow gas to escape.
What kind of hose do you need for propane?
3/8″ ID Thermo Rubber High Pressure Propane/Natural Gas Hose with 3/8″ 45 Degree Female Flare Swivels on each end. Versatile hose can be used for any Propane or Natural Gas Appliance connection.
Can I make a propane hose?
Any local hydraulic or hose shop should be able to crimp new ferrules on a hose. In addition, most large propane suppliers will make hoses too. There is a local Parker store that can probably make something, but they are proud of it.
Can you use air fittings for propane?
They work fine. You can use air connectors, but it is really better if you use the “propane” connectors, so that an accident doesn’t happen by hooking up the incorrect item.
Can gas lines be rubber?
Yes, you can, but there are some hazards/risks involved with using rubber fuel line. Sealing is a problem when you don’t use hose fittings. Just slipping the hose on steel tube is asking for leaks, many times they are not visible.
Can you use a natural gas line for propane?
Most, but not all, appliances can be converted from natural gas to propane. The biggest sticking point is that natural gas is kept at a lower pressure, and some appliances can’t handle the higher pressure of propane even with adjustments.
Can hydraulic hose be used for LPG?
Hydraulic Hose is not approved for use with LPG. Although the pressure of the hose is far more than adequate, there are chemical compounds in LPG that will deteriorate the Hydraulic hose from within.