Flexible gas hose

Paul · 01-04-2011, 09:38

Anyone know what is the max length of hose we can use on a caravan?
Been told on the site ours is on the gas bottle as to be at the back of the van (it's a 45kg one) I thought you could only us about 1 mitre or so.

makeitfit · 01-04-2011, 09:45

I seem to remember domestic flexi max was 1.2m
You'll probably need to do an extension and T in to the front line and use plastic coated etc
Cant you just disguise the bottle you've got

OOO park the other way round

Paul · 01-04-2011, 09:50

They say the bottles make the site look untidy at the front.

going to have a look when we go over tomorrow, may have to run copper pipe down the van, can't turn it round the decking would be on the wrong side..

don't think next door would be inpressed with us..

makeitfit · 01-04-2011, 10:09

Perhaps some of those stickers they put on wheelie bins

Hang some flowers off it and a bird table on top

Is this thing static then? If so you'll see underneath the gas line and it's probably compression fittings. Take out the elbow nearest the floor and insert a compression T piece instead. Then run your copper to the new flexi outlet point. Get some decent plumbers paste for the joins and tighten up not too monster hard. You should also clip the pipe up too.
Switch on the gas and purge through the hob till it'll light . Then get a squeegy bottle with very soapy water in it and spray over all the joins and watch for leaks

OR you can get a bloke in

Paul · 01-04-2011, 10:20

Think if I put a old coat round it I will get away with calling it a scarecrow..

makeitfit · 01-04-2011, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Think if I put a old coat round it I will get away with calling it a scarecrow..

Here you go

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01-04-2011, 09:38	#1
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Flexible gas hose Anyone know what is the max length of hose we can use on a caravan? Been told on the site ours is on the gas bottle as to be at the back of the van (it's a 45kg one) I thought you could only us about 1 mitre or so. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

01-04-2011, 09:50	#3
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	They say the bottles make the site look untidy at the front. going to have a look when we go over tomorrow, may have to run copper pipe down the van, can't turn it round the decking would be on the wrong side.. don't think next door would be inpressed with us.. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

01-04-2011, 10:20	#5
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Think if I put a old coat round it I will get away with calling it a scarecrow.. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

01-04-2011, 09:45	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I seem to remember domestic flexi max was 1.2m You'll probably need to do an extension and T in to the front line and use plastic coated etc Cant you just disguise the bottle you've got OOO park the other way round

01-04-2011, 10:09	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Perhaps some of those stickers they put on wheelie bins Hang some flowers off it and a bird table on top Is this thing static then? If so you'll see underneath the gas line and it's probably compression fittings. Take out the elbow nearest the floor and insert a compression T piece instead. Then run your copper to the new flexi outlet point. Get some decent plumbers paste for the joins and tighten up not too monster hard. You should also clip the pipe up too. Switch on the gas and purge through the hob till it'll light . Then get a squeegy bottle with very soapy water in it and spray over all the joins and watch for leaks OR you can get a bloke in