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07-08-2013, 10:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 19' Globetrotter
Duluth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
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Gas lines
Has anyone replaced the copper gas lines with the yellow flex line? Need some input thanks
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07-08-2013, 10:28 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Hopkins
, Minnesota
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 458
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I believe it is not legal. The lines need to run outside the belly pan so any potential leak does not build up in the belly pan...and the flex lines would not hold up against rocks and debris. And I don't believe the flex lines are allowed inside the Airstream due to vibration issues. But I could be wrong....
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07-08-2013, 10:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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I think it may be illegal because it is not a good idea. Spend the coin and go copper.
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Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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08-08-2013, 10:14 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 31' Classic
Kingston
, ON
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 53
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In Canada, the label on the yellow stainless steel flex lines clearly states it is not to be used in moving vehicles. Despite it being "flexible" it is not designed for continuous flexing, and will fail due to metal fatigue coming from vibration. Soft copper is much more resilient.
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08-08-2013, 10:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Also, rent or buy a good flaring tool, not a cheap $19 one.
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08-10-2013, 09:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 19' Globetrotter
Duluth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
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Thank you ... I went with the copper. Everything went great, fittings etc. I just love all the help on this cite. I am 45 year old women tackling this myself. Love you guys.
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08-10-2013, 10:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minno
Also, rent or buy a good flaring tool, not a cheap $19 one.
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I don't agree. As I recall Lewster said that Harbor Freight made a pretty good double flaring tool that was less than $20. On his recommendation, I bought one of these and it worked very well. Double flaring seems to provide a more precise flare that seals better. It worked great for me. Thanks Lewster!
Dan
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08-10-2013, 11:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1985 31' Excella
Seguin
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 113
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You may also want to pick up a tubing bender to avoid kinks. A useful tool to have along with the flaring tool.
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08-11-2013, 08:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TouringDan
I don't agree. As I recall Lewster said that Harbor Freight made a pretty good double flaring tool that was less than $20. On his recommendation, I bought one of these and it worked very well. Double flaring seems to provide a more precise flare that seals better. It worked great for me. Thanks Lewster!
Dan
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I stand corrected! I was thinking about the cheap ones you can buy from Menards, Home Deport, Ace, etc. I've had bad experiences with two of them, so I broke down and bought a Yellow Jacket flaring tool for about $60. Works wonderously (if that's a word). Harbor Freight does carry some pretty good tools at decent prices.
Chris
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08-11-2013, 08:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pileus
You may also want to pick up a tubing bender to avoid kinks. A useful tool to have along with the flaring tool.
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Or, a set of spring pipe benders like these: BrassCraft Tube-Bending Spring Set-T073 at The Home Depot
Just make sure to bend the pipe and remove the spring before you flare the end... That's a mistake you only make once (hopefully).
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