I have not seen another video on this topic with such detailed explanations. The video is a bit long, but thanks to that your explanations are very clear and detailed. Good food for thought when working with gas tubing.
Many thanks Roberto for your generous comment. Yes, I hope viewers have patience to get to the end of the video, because, although I do repeat some information, there are important details all along. I am very detailed and repetitive, because it is very important that people who get jobs done without using an expert (something very difficult to avoid or enforce, before accidents happen), don't forget that some bad practices can be dangerous.
Excellent information. Just servicing a caravan fridge and wasn't sure if I should use gas ptfe to recouple the joint. I noticed the joints are flared and cone so your video gave me all the information I needed.
Merci beaucoup Rod, I learned a lot watching your video. This knowledge will come in handy as I put together again two LP gas connections to my RV's furnace. I was looking for advice regarding which kind of sealing material I should use for both 1) the angled threaded joint and 2) the straight flared joint. The threaded angled joint I took apart had some sort of apparent hardened white material, presumably used as sealant, which I expect I will replace with yellow tape. I hope this "white compound" is something you'll mention as I now go and watch your video on "how to wrap sealing tape around threaded fittings". Thanks again!
Thanks for your comment cooljp. The hardened white compound probably is liquid PTFE. I have tried it but, either I don't know how to use it or it was of bad quality. I found it much too liquid to be of any use. Maybe others with better experience with that material can give some good hints. As far as I've seen the tape type white PTFE always retains it's threadlike appearance, that is, you put it on like a tape and it comes off like a tape (a bit torn though). For gas connections you are better off with the yellow tape and wrapping it on with a cone shaped wrap as I explain in that video.
Hello Rod, thank you for a very informative video. We are about to change out the regulator in our RV and I have a question just to be certain. It sounds like any of the mechanical twist on joints do not need teflon tape on the threads?
Hi Becky. I'm not sure if I understand what you mean by "mechanical twist on joints". Let's say the basic logic of this is the following: if the seal betweeen two joints is achieved by pressing one surface onto the other using a nut, you shouldn't use PTFE tape. If there are no surfaces stopping the gas from escaping through the threads you have to use PTFE tape: this is the case with a male adapter screwing into a female adapter (there is no nut).
Hello Rod, thanks for the video. Do you recommend using a sealant like boss white on the cone part of the first type of cone to cone fitting you showed? Thanks
Hi Martin. As far as I understand Boss White is like liquid PTFE. As such, it can be useful sealing threads (although personally I don't trust it 😁). With a cone to cone connection it might help by lubricating the surfaces (less metal wear) but I'm not in favour of using anything that might cover a failure of function, but won't be permanent or long lasting. I don't believe it would be long lasting.
Great videos. I've saved a few in your gas and plumbing playlist. I'm trying to do both in my single wide for personal use and in about 6 months to sell it. I have one issue though. My regulator for my gas range came in Spanish and I think I accidentally adjusted it. It can be adjusted for LNG or lpg. Is there any way we can get a video on regulator and basically on how to make sure your pressure isn't too high for your regulator or appliance. All I know is my lines are rated at 5 psi and my regulator and gas stove is 1/2 psi
Thanks for your comment. I had no idea there existed regulators that could be adjusted by the user. In any case you can use the instrument (U-gauge) I show in my other channel (in Spanish) ua-cam.com/video/cNROV4_haSk/v-deo.html to measure the pressure in the pipes or in an appliance. There are very good videos in UA-cam in English about how to use the instrument and all registered gas fitters should have one for testing gas tightness in gas works.
@@RODsDIY that's genius! Thankyou very much. I was about to call the HVAC company because I am not about to blow up. The regulator I bought comes adjusted for natural but can be readjusted for propane and pilot type applications. I will look at your other video and reevaluate my plan.
Thanks Joel for your comment. In another video there is a full view of it, great design, I must be sorry for the poor lamb though, running around all naked now. :)
This video was worth the watch. I'm a little less cowboy now, thanks!
Thanks for your comment Jonathan.
Excellent video
Thanks for your comment Darren.
Wonderful video - helped me figure things out and I'm just your average homeowner.
Thanks for your comment Christine. Some years ago I was just like you, but now we are both a bit more than just a homeowner. 😁
Excellent video with clear and explanative dialogue. I would have loved to be a trainee under your guidance.
Me too. You know "what you'd have liked to tell your younger you" 😁
I have not seen another video on this topic with such detailed explanations. The video is a bit long, but thanks to that your explanations are very clear and detailed. Good food for thought when working with gas tubing.
Many thanks Roberto for your generous comment. Yes, I hope viewers have patience to get to the end of the video, because, although I do repeat some information, there are important details all along. I am very detailed and repetitive, because it is very important that people who get jobs done without using an expert (something very difficult to avoid or enforce, before accidents happen), don't forget that some bad practices can be dangerous.
What an amazingly underrated and under viewed video. This was awesome and full of important information. thanks so much.
Many thanks for your comment Mike.
Muchas gracias por el video y por compartir el conocimiento
Gracias por tu comentario Alberto.
This video is superb. Thanks Rod 👍
Many thanks Doggin for your comment.
Excellent information. Just servicing a caravan fridge and wasn't sure if I should use gas ptfe to recouple the joint. I noticed the joints are flared and cone so your video gave me all the information I needed.
Many thanks for your comment Darren. These are the kind of comments that give me a good reason to keep on. Thanks.
Ready to get my responsible cowboy pipe-fitting on!
Good, the responsible DIY, but please, not the cowboy kind. :)
God bless you good sir
What can I say? I'd prefer if Einstein did, but thanks anyway.
Merci beaucoup Rod, I learned a lot watching your video. This knowledge will come in handy as I put together again two LP gas connections to my RV's furnace. I was looking for advice regarding which kind of sealing material I should use for both 1) the angled threaded joint and 2) the straight flared joint. The threaded angled joint I took apart had some sort of apparent hardened white material, presumably used as sealant, which I expect I will replace with yellow tape. I hope this "white compound" is something you'll mention as I now go and watch your video on "how to wrap sealing tape around threaded fittings". Thanks again!
Thanks for your comment cooljp. The hardened white compound probably is liquid PTFE. I have tried it but, either I don't know how to use it or it was of bad quality. I found it much too liquid to be of any use. Maybe others with better experience with that material can give some good hints. As far as I've seen the tape type white PTFE always retains it's threadlike appearance, that is, you put it on like a tape and it comes off like a tape (a bit torn though). For gas connections you are better off with the yellow tape and wrapping it on with a cone shaped wrap as I explain in that video.
@@RODsDIY Thanks for you detailed reply! I'll do just that. Best, jp
Thank you this is very helpful 😊😊
You're welcome and thanks for your comment
Richard Harris is alive and well and living in Spain working as a plumber!!
Hello Rod, thank you for a very informative video. We are about to change out the regulator in our RV and I have a question just to be certain. It sounds like any of the mechanical twist on joints do not need teflon tape on the threads?
Hi Becky. I'm not sure if I understand what you mean by "mechanical twist on joints". Let's say the basic logic of this is the following: if the seal betweeen two joints is achieved by pressing one surface onto the other using a nut, you shouldn't use PTFE tape. If there are no surfaces stopping the gas from escaping through the threads you have to use PTFE tape: this is the case with a male adapter screwing into a female adapter (there is no nut).
Hello Rod, thanks for the video. Do you recommend using a sealant like boss white on the cone part of the first type of cone to cone fitting you showed? Thanks
Hi Martin. As far as I understand Boss White is like liquid PTFE. As such, it can be useful sealing threads (although personally I don't trust it 😁). With a cone to cone connection it might help by lubricating the surfaces (less metal wear) but I'm not in favour of using anything that might cover a failure of function, but won't be permanent or long lasting. I don't believe it would be long lasting.
Very Good, Regards
Thanks for your comment dhio.
Thank you very very much Rod invaluable change are I don't have local professional help
Thanks for your comment Gordon. Happy to have been useful.
Great videos. I've saved a few in your gas and plumbing playlist. I'm trying to do both in my single wide for personal use and in about 6 months to sell it. I have one issue though. My regulator for my gas range came in Spanish and I think I accidentally adjusted it. It can be adjusted for LNG or lpg. Is there any way we can get a video on regulator and basically on how to make sure your pressure isn't too high for your regulator or appliance. All I know is my lines are rated at 5 psi and my regulator and gas stove is 1/2 psi
Thanks for your comment. I had no idea there existed regulators that could be adjusted by the user. In any case you can use the instrument (U-gauge) I show in my other channel (in Spanish) ua-cam.com/video/cNROV4_haSk/v-deo.html to measure the pressure in the pipes or in an appliance. There are very good videos in UA-cam in English about how to use the instrument and all registered gas fitters should have one for testing gas tightness in gas works.
@@RODsDIY that's genius! Thankyou very much. I was about to call the HVAC company because I am not about to blow up. The regulator I bought comes adjusted for natural but can be readjusted for propane and pilot type applications. I will look at your other video and reevaluate my plan.
@@jordanmarker1220 Many thanks for your comment.
I love your fleece
Thanks Joel for your comment. In another video there is a full view of it, great design, I must be sorry for the poor lamb though, running around all naked now. :)