Propane pressure
So I have enough "pressure" to barely run the fridge, but it runs. Stove has a very low flame, heater won't stay on. I put a new bottle in with same result. Regulator maybe? Trying not to just throw p...
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RVnRobin wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:This is the first time I've seen anyone refer to the white washer inside the ACME nut as a thermal bushing. However, if that is what it is I have had many problems with split and falling out washers in cold climates. And, here in Death Valley, at 120 degrees, they soften and flatten. I never had one that lasted more than 5 or 6 months. My solution was to change the pigtails to the old style propane fitting that you tighten with a wrench. No problems since.
Also the ACME nut has a 'thermal bushing' that will melt in a fire and then the cylinder spring loaded valve will not be held open anymore....no propane flow.
The thermal bushing is built into the ACME nut......located between the green nut and the flexible hose.
2 versions of ACME nut. Older type 1 you can see the black bushing. Newer Type 1 bushing can not be seen. Both do the same thing....melt and no longer allow cylinder spring loaded valve to stay open
Older Version
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