Changing the fitting on the end of a propane line

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syvmn

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Hey guys I have a propane regulator that I want to switch from this connection over to a simple 1/4" male. I was at menards and didn't see anything that seemed to be a dedicated propane fitting. Can I just use the brass compression fittings? I don't want to blow myself up.

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You can change that over to whatever you want. Just use some Teflon tape and splash some soapy water on your connections to check for leaks. Check with your local propane companies for some fittings. When I delivered propane for southern lp we had more odd ball fittings at the store than you can think off. Catch the repair guy in there and he can hook you up.

ETA if that is the piece going into the tank you have to have a certain fitting
 
Also, whatever that fitting is, treat it like a flare fitting, and don't use tape or putty on it - those are only to seal NPT fittings.
 
A properly made propane hose with 1/4" NPT fittings is cheap and made for the job. I would not try and save $20by jury-rigging something . High Temperature Tools and Refractory ( The old Ellis refractory) carries them up to 30 feet long, IIRC. I also recommend using the quick disconnect fittings. They allow the propane hose to be moved from one device to another easily, as well as allow un-hooking the forge from the tank in seconds. Really great for portable rigs that go to demos.

Just a note, but make sure your regulator is the type for a forge. A BBQ regulator won't work.
 
If you are trying to regulate for a forge, you will probably need to use an acetylene regulator. Most farm stores (like TSC, Runnings, etc.) have propane hoses with the normal 5-7psi regulator relatively inexpensively. Plumbing supply places usually have scads of brass fittings.
 
Re-read this if you didn't get it the first time.

bladsmth said:
A properly made propane hose with 1/4" NPT fittings is cheap and made for the job. I would not try and save $20by jury-rigging something . High Temperature Tools and Refractory ( The old Ellis refractory) carries them up to 30 feet long, IIRC. I also recommend using the quick disconnect fittings. They allow the propane hose to be moved from one device to another easily, as well as allow un-hooking the forge from the tank in seconds. Really great for portable rigs that go to demos.

Just a note, but make sure your regulator is the type for a forge. A BBQ regulator won't work.
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