Gas regulator/tap cover

Craig1 · Guru

Gas regulator/tap cover

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

Why?
Cheers,
Peter

Craig1 · Guru

Have read a couple of stories about the tap getting hit and broken by stones, so thought this should lessen any impact, cost maybe 50 cents, didnt stab myself either with the bag needle.

Dick0 · Guru

The idea of a cover is good. smile

Also, protecting the gas hoses reduces the internal rubber from perishing.

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

G'day Craig,
I notice that you use the rubber-braid flexible hoses on your bottles. I'm guessing you haven't had the problem of gas blockages caused by the rubber deteriorating. Unfortunately the rigid copper lines create another issue when gas bottles have to be removed for filling!

Craig1 · Guru

not yet Warren, but will put that into memory bank

watsea · Guru

S Warren-Pat_01 wrote:
G'day Craig,
I notice that you use the rubber-braid flexible hoses on your bottles. I'm guessing you haven't had the problem of gas blockages caused by the rubber deteriorating. Unfortunately the rigid copper lines create another issue when gas bottles have to be removed for filling!

Try going for S-Core hoses. I have attached a link for your reading.

https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/how-to-select-the-correct-regulator-gas-hose-a-41.html

Plain Truth · Guru

I use the S-series pigtail,it has a stainless steel core.

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Plain Truth · Guru

Opps Watsea,just beat me.

Craig1 · Guru

Thanks, but, yellow has been the second worst colour for uv resistance. I have asked the supplier as well, like the other specs though

watsea · Guru

Craig1 wrote:
Thanks, but, yellow has been the second worst colour for uv resistance. I have asked the supplier as well, like the other specs though

My bottles and hoses are in the darkness of my front boot.

Could you use split conduit to cover the hoses from sunlight?

Craig1 · Guru

The manufacturer of these fancy hoses just said " they use yellow because it is the normal colour code for gas ", no advice on the uv factor. So will probably try the split conduit.

StewG · Senior Member

PXL_20210825_054909445[1].jpg I cover the front of the van - gas bottles, fuel cans, electrical connections, etc. with a modified tarpaulin when the van is in storage or on site for more than a day or two. This slows down the weathering.