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opnspaces
Navigator II
Sep 12, 2013

Plug size to block off propane regulator

In the past I had to remove one of my propane pigtails and loan it out for the night so a camper with a bad pigtail could have some heat. My auto changeover valve properly shut off the open port and I had heat off the one remaining pigtail. But I wasn't totally comfortable with just that arrangement and have been thinking about getting a plug to block off the regulator in case something ever happens to one of my Pigtails.

So this past weekend I finally remembered and bought a plug at Home Depot. But before I open the package I wanted to make sure I bought the correct one. The plug I bought is a 1/4in MIP. Is that the correct plug to block off the pigtail hole in the regulator?

Thanks
  • Bob_Landry's avatar
    Bob_Landry
    Explorer
    Sep 12, 2013
    Open it up and try it. It's only a $.50 plug and you would burn way more than that in fuel to take it back.
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    Sep 12, 2013
    There are 2 sizes used- 1/4" pipe and 1/4" inverted flair- the inverted flair is more common.
  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer II
    Sep 12, 2013
    Carry a spare pigtail. If you have to loan one out, loan out the spare.
  • opnspaces's avatar
    opnspaces
    Navigator II
    Sep 13, 2013
    Thanks for the replies. Based on the posts it looks like I'll have to go look for a different plug. I'm in the Home Depot parking lot almost every weekend as it's got a Costco next to it and my wife has to be there constantly.

    I could consider a spare pigtail, but the plug is quite a bit cheaper and won't deteriorate if left in the trailer for years.

    Anyway, thanks for the replies. :)

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