I found that my rubber LP gas hose was crimped and causing problems with water heater, furnace and stove. When I finally tracked down the problem and straightened the hose all was working just fine. Can I replace that hose myself? It appears to be threaded on both ends.Are LP gas connectors threaded backwards? Left to tighten and Right to loose? Seems I heard that sometime. Also, do you use teflon tape on the connectors like a water connection?Many thanks for help and suggestions.

Yes, they are easy to replace. Should be standard threads (righty tighty).

Yes you can change the hose yourself.Buy the correct length.Use 'yellow gas pipe tape' for the threadsHoses and sealing tape available at propane stores, rv stores etc.Left hand thread fittings will have a 'notch' on the nut

My propane filler hose (20' long) had a leak near one end from rubbing on a piece of sheet metal. Simple to remove, normal threads and I was able to have 18" cut off of it and a new end and I replaced it. Slam dunk.

PLEASE NOTE! Use the specific teflon tape for use on thread joints of metal pipe in assemblies handling propane, gasoline, petroleum oils and natural gas. I believe the tape roll/package is YELLOW.

When you get it replaced, use soapy water to check for leaks.

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beemerphile1
Explorer
Oct 22, 2013
If the hose has an inverted flare or a gasketed fitting you do NOT use any sealant at all, either Teflon or pipe dope.
ScottG
Nomad
Oct 22, 2013
Make sure you get a hose with a green connector for the propane tank. These are built for RV use and if you use the common black part it will quickly develop a leak (learned this one the hard way.)
tenbear
Explorer
Oct 22, 2013
When you get it replaced, use soapy water to check for leaks.
SooperDaddy
Explorer
Oct 22, 2013
PLEASE NOTE! Use the specific teflon tape for use on thread joints of metal pipe in assemblies handling propane, gasoline, petroleum oils and natural gas. I believe the tape roll/package is YELLOW.
hershey
Explorer
Oct 22, 2013
My propane filler hose (20' long) had a leak near one end from rubbing on a piece of sheet metal. Simple to remove, normal threads and I was able to have 18" cut off of it and a new end and I replaced it. Slam dunk.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 22, 2013
Yes you can change the hose yourself.
Buy the correct length.

Use 'yellow gas pipe tape' for the threads

Hoses and sealing tape available at propane stores, rv stores etc.
Left hand thread fittings will have a 'notch' on the nut
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Oct 22, 2013
Yes, they are easy to replace. Should be standard threads (righty tighty).

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