So FED UP with Propane. Advice Please
I have had it with this ridiculous nonsense. We have a 19ft trailer we use very often. EVERY NIGHT the propane system shuts off. I've been reading on this problem for a couple weeks now and it really ...
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Personally I'd find a new propane supplier. There is most definitely a difference between the two tapes. The last gentleman that posted is exactly correct in that the difference is in thickness and in some places I read they state chemical makeup is slightly different too. For me personally I can understand the propane suppliers logic but it's just not true. It reminds me of too many old timers that have been cutting corners for too long and have gotten sloppy. White tape is not rated for gas lines for a reason.
My problem with the supplier is simply that he didn't fully explain it to you. It is conceivable that for a small diameter pipe white tape is fine, but that's not how it's supposed to be done and I would have a major problem with a professional that did that.
For example, when I just installed a new water heater in my trailer I went into the local (Ace) hardware store. Old water heaters have the propane pipe fitting on the back whereas the new ones have it on the front. So you actually have to modify your brass propane lines to make it reach the new inlet. There is a really nice old timer in there that has a boat and is the only one with any knowledge of RV/Marine repairs. I told him what I was doing and he told me flat out that to do it right I needed to buy the piping and all the tools to flare it and make my fittings. BUT, he then also said if I wanted to save some money and time I should just buy gas line typically used for connecting a range oven or gas dryer.
The point is he told me the right way, gave me some options, and let me make an informed decision. Your propane supplier didn't do that which is why I would have a problem.
here's another link just for support on the differences between the lines. Difference between white and yellow teflon tapes.
My problem with the supplier is simply that he didn't fully explain it to you. It is conceivable that for a small diameter pipe white tape is fine, but that's not how it's supposed to be done and I would have a major problem with a professional that did that.
For example, when I just installed a new water heater in my trailer I went into the local (Ace) hardware store. Old water heaters have the propane pipe fitting on the back whereas the new ones have it on the front. So you actually have to modify your brass propane lines to make it reach the new inlet. There is a really nice old timer in there that has a boat and is the only one with any knowledge of RV/Marine repairs. I told him what I was doing and he told me flat out that to do it right I needed to buy the piping and all the tools to flare it and make my fittings. BUT, he then also said if I wanted to save some money and time I should just buy gas line typically used for connecting a range oven or gas dryer.
The point is he told me the right way, gave me some options, and let me make an informed decision. Your propane supplier didn't do that which is why I would have a problem.
here's another link just for support on the differences between the lines. Difference between white and yellow teflon tapes.
