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tlcummins
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Aug 09, 2013

Removing and replacing a propane refrigerator

Hi, I have a "98" Winnebago and my refrigerator is going out and I can not afford to replace it with a propane/electric compatible one. I am planning on replacing it with a small electric only refrigerator. My question is how will I "cap off" the propane line that goes to the old refrigerator?
Thanks so much :)

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  • Congrats on the refrigerator replacement. A conversion to a residential is generally considered an upgrade around these parts. In time you can add an inverter and a couple of batterys and you wont miss the propane unit a bit.

    Re the line, find the appropriate sized and threaded cap and cap it off. Problem solved and you'll have a better fridge out of the deal.
  • Make sure the CNG is off at the tank, then after installing the plug with pipe sealer or TFE tape turn on the CNG and test for a leak with liquid soap an water in a spray bottle, re-test again after some time has passed.
  • As most units have black pipe gas lines that then change to copper near the device, I would remove the copper line where it enters the steel pipe and replACE it with a plug. Use some pipe dope and check for leaks