replacing pigtails on propane tanks
I thought this would be so obvious and simple but as usual I run into all kinds of questions. First I found out that there are ‘two kinds’ of connectors. The one I am replacing has a thread on the ...
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Yes you can overtighten most nuts and that's not good. A threaded connection is more forgiving to accidentally over tightening. As you tighten the nut or bolt, the threads begin to stretch.
A flare connection is 2 similar shapes getting pressed together. Once its snug it only takes a little bit more for it to be tight and not leak.
Yes you can overtighten most nuts and that's not good. A threaded connection is more forgiving to accidentally over tightening. As you tighten the nut or bolt, the threads begin to stretch.
A flare connection is 2 similar shapes getting pressed together. Once its snug it only takes a little bit more for it to be tight and not leak.
