Check Propane Hoses

[tooth ferry]

Today, when removing propane tank to have it filled I notice that the hose from the regulator to the pipe servicing the trailer had slid down between the tank and the metal wall. An area approx 1/2" x 2" had worn off down to the 3rd layer of the hose. Wasn't leaking yet but may have been close. Replaced hose and fastened it so that this couldn't happen again.

[jeffba]

Added to my list. thanks

[1retired06]

Inspecting and preventative maintenance stops lots of potentially bigger problems. Good catch.

[DQDick]

Glad you caught it. Thanks for the info.

[richfaa]

We are big on preventative maintenance as we worked in a field were preventative maintenance was a big part of the job.

[rohrmann]

I had a failure in one of my pigtails a couple years ago, little gas would pass through. I guess the check valve had failed, because nothing I could do would fix it. But, when replacing it, I discovered the hose was extremely stiff, so replacement just for that was a good idea. Later on, I was talking to a propane tech, filling a large tank at the FIL's house, and told him about the hose. He said some of these hoses are made with a plastic type hose material instead of a rubber material, and they get hard over time, and can break instead of flexing like they should. I did replace the other side pigtail, but if the hose to the tank is stiff, it might be a good idea to replace it before it breaks, even if it is still functioning OK.