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profdant139
Explorer II
May 22, 2019

Capping off a propane line: need tips and tricks!

After great effort, I just now found my very slow propane leak (and I will soon prepare a fascinating ;) report on the many things I learned while trying to find it). Bottom line – the leak is at t...
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Bobbo
Explorer II
May 23, 2019
profdant139 wrote:
I'm planning to spray it with WD-40 a day or so before unscrewing it, to try to loosen the threads.

Contrary to popular belief, WD40 is not a penetrating lubricant! Get some PB Blaster. Best stuff on the face of the planet for what you are doing.

On a related note, personally, I prefer pipe dope to PTFE tape.

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