Propane fitting question...
So I am going to be installing an olympian wave catalytic heater in my 2000 20ft prowler 19n... My question is does anyone know the size of this fitting? This is the only place I can find to tap into ...
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There's a few ways to get there.
What I would do: Remove the existing copper tubing and flare fitting from the pictured iron "tee". Install another iron "tee" with an iron nipple into the vacated hole. Reattach the copper tubing and flare fitting to new "tee". Attach another flare fitting and copper tubing piece to run to heater location. Somewhere convenient, I would install a shut off valve on the new copper supply tubing.
Swivel fittings aren't needed and are prone to leak. Hose isn't needed and is prone to rot and leak. Flare fittings seal with mechanical pressure, soldering isn't needed. Just asking that question makes me suggest that you have someone else do your gas piping. I think you'll be happier and safer having someone experienced tackle the job.
What I would do: Remove the existing copper tubing and flare fitting from the pictured iron "tee". Install another iron "tee" with an iron nipple into the vacated hole. Reattach the copper tubing and flare fitting to new "tee". Attach another flare fitting and copper tubing piece to run to heater location. Somewhere convenient, I would install a shut off valve on the new copper supply tubing.
Swivel fittings aren't needed and are prone to leak. Hose isn't needed and is prone to rot and leak. Flare fittings seal with mechanical pressure, soldering isn't needed. Just asking that question makes me suggest that you have someone else do your gas piping. I think you'll be happier and safer having someone experienced tackle the job.
