gas line and fittings

[fergy]

hello everyone,<br />I wonder if someone might tell me if i can replace my copper gas tubing with rubber snd where would i find the correct fittings for this?<br />would an auto parts store have this, my old gas line is leaking from the fittings do to me some how unseating them, they look fine , and i tighten them and they leak like crazy, is there something i could buy that would seal these , i hate to switch to rubber it would be nice to keep it original.<br />any suggestions would be apreciated<br />thanks <br />fleur

 

[JB]

Re: gas line and fittings

Hi, Fleur.<br /><br />If there is enough tubing, you can remake the connections, or you can buy some copper tubing and make new ones.<br /><br />At an Auto Supply store, get replacement tubing to match what you have, and a flaring tool and a bending tool to make new, leak-free connections. Directions should come with the tool.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[fergy]

Re: gas line and fittings

thanks JB, I will check with my auto parts store for the price on these items,<br />not enough pipe left <br />if i can't afford all this is it possible to use rubber and if so how do i attach the fittings?thanks again

 

[JB]

Re: gas line and fittings

It would probably cost you more to convert to rubber or plastic hose, Fleur.<br /><br />Take your present tubing, with end fittings with you and ask the guy to quote you for replacement stuff vs. conversion stuff.<br /><br />Good luck.