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pike3e

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I just got a forge and set it up. There is a hole in the the propane hose right above the valve that hooks up to the forge. I emailed the seller but was wondering if this is something that I can fix myself or have fixed cheap locally. Anyone have any input.

Thanks

John
 
here is a pic, I added the toothpic to show where the hole is.

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The hole is the size of the tip of the tootpick. It will used with a gas grill tank if that helps. I think the regulator said 30 to 60 psi.

John
 
Whatever you do, DO NOT use that hose. Either go get another one locally or send it back for replacement. A patch would be suspect even if you could get it to hold. If it were me, I would not trust a completely certified, non repaired high pressure gas line. That is a MAJOR accident waiting to happen.

Eric
 
you can take the hose to an autoparts store like NAPA and they will cut it off and put a new one on.
 
efleming said:
Whatever you do, DO NOT use that hose. Either go get another one locally or send it back for replacement. A patch would be suspect even if you could get it to hold. If it were me, I would not trust a completely certified, non repaired high pressure gas line. That is a MAJOR accident waiting to happen.

Eric
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+1 Billion :eek: THOU SHALT NOT USE A HOLEY HOSE HOSER! :D
 
If you can't get it replaced, I would suggest getting a piece of rubber large enough to cover the hole, and wrap around the tube a little, and getting one of those pipe claps, and tightening the rubber over the hole.

If you do it, test it out at a higher PSI than you will be using, and put soap over the area, and look for bubbles (indicates air leak)

Edit: If you can get a new one/get it repaired, go that route. My suggestion is just for if you need it, and can't wait until a new one could arrive.
 
go mike,
With all respect, you NEVER repair a gas line with a pipe clamp and a piece of rubber. That would be just plain dumb. Replace it, or cut it in half and throw it away.
Stacy
 
If I had an auto parts store cut it off before the hole and reinstall the fitting, do you think that will be safe? Or should I request an entire new setup from the seller.


Thanks

John
 
An auto parts store probably won't have a gas fitting. I would get it repaired at a welders supply if the supplier won't replace it. The first thing to do is contact the supplier. They surely don't want any liability on a bad hose. I bet they send a new one PDQ.
Stacy
 
Send it back and get it replaced, that's a factory fitting and I would not trust a repair. :thumbdn: Enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
pike3e said:
If I had an auto parts store cut it off before the hole and reinstall the fitting, do you think that will be safe? Or should I request an entire new setup from the seller.


Thanks

John
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Yes! The fittings they use are for High presure Hydraulics, the low presure gas line (if you run the regulator before the gas line like you should) you have will probably never see more than 30psi. those fittings can take alot more than that 1500-3000psi. and those fittings that are on that one are the same ones that the parts store will put on with a big A$$ crimper, just like a factory would.
Would still do a leak test with soap before you try your forge.
 
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Fix it properly or replace it.

Don't clamp a rubber hose over it!! Fire shooting out of the hole in the hose might keep you from getting to the gas supply to shut it off, making for a very dangerous situation!!
 
thanks for the info. I was looking forward to my first forging this weekend but I guess I will have to wait. better safe than sorry. I may have to try to find some coal and get this baby cookin.
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bladsmth said:
go mike,
With all respect, you NEVER repair a gas line with a pipe clamp and a piece of rubber. That would be just plain dumb. Replace it, or cut it in half and throw it away.
Stacy
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You're right. I was thinking of an air line, like from a compressor, not gas.
 
AS the others have said cut and re seal or repalace the hose professionally. I would think the end brass fittings would be re used and no more than $25 to replace the hose and have it refited. Not worth the risk of serious consiquenses. For $25.
 
I went to a propane dealer and they made me a 12 foot hose with new fitting for 22 dollars. I fired the forge up last night and it appears to work great. It was my first time really having enough heat to start banging on steel. It was fun but I know there will be many more questions posted on the forum before long.

Thanks for all the help.


John
 
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