Can't get full penetration.

[Graham_Wright]

I've tried all the usual - spit, KY jelly, washing up liquid but I just can't get the thing right in.

Perhaps the hose and the Fulham fitting are mismatched.

 

[VicS]

I've tried all the usual - spit, KY jelly, washing up liquid but I just can't get the thing right in.

Perhaps the hose and the Fulham fitting are mismatched.

Are you trying to fit an orange high pressure hose onto a low pressure Fulham nozzle ?

The black LP hose will fit the Fulham nozzles OK but there are different, barbed, nozzles for the HP hose See https://www.bes.co.uk/1-4in-bsp-t-m-x-8-35-mm-o-d-high-pressure-nozzle .

Silicone grease is good "starting ointment" for this application

 

[Graham_Wright]

Are you trying to fit an orange high pressure hose onto a low pressure Fulham nozzle ?

Yes - in innocence and ignorance. The hose came from the local caravan shop and I did notice the black variety. I didn't think to question the difference but did spot the legibility of the date marking on the orange. Is there any reason why I should not use the orange hose from the LP output of the regulator and as a flexible feed to the cooker?

I feel that Mole grips on the hose and lump of wood as a hammer, the penetration will be complete.

I'm not over keen on the double ear O clip compared with (the right sized) jubilee clip.

Recommendation?

 

[KellysEye]

Put the end of the hose in boiled water and the fitting will fit easily, that's what I do.

 

[Bobc]

Put the end of the hose in boiled water and the fitting will fit easily, that's what I do.

+1

 

[VicS]

Yes - in innocence and ignorance. The hose came from the local caravan shop and I did notice the black variety. I didn't think to question the difference but did spot the legibility of the date marking on the orange. Is there any reason why I should not use the orange hose from the LP output of the regulator and as a flexible feed to the cooker?

I feel that Mole grips on the hose and lump of wood as a hammer, the penetration will be complete.

I'm not over keen on the double ear O clip compared with (the right sized) jubilee clip.

Recommendation?

No technical reason for not using the orange hose ( probably better anyway) being reinforced just makes it more difficult to fit.

Smaller camping and caravanning outlets may only stock the orange. The limited life span of hoses make it uneconomical to stock both. My local place ( now closed ) only stocked the orange

Not keen on worm dive clips for gas hoses . Not allowed IIRC for HP use anyway. Ear clips are the preferred option ITYWF

 

[vyv_cox]

No technical reason for not using the orange hose ( probably better anyway) being reinforced just makes it more difficult to fit.

Smaller camping and caravanning outlets may only stock the orange. The limited life span of hoses make it uneconomical to stock both. My local place ( now closed ) only stocked the orange

Not keen on worm dive clips for gas hoses . Not allowed IIRC for HP use anyway. Ear clips are the preferred option ITYWF

Yes, same here. My local caravan shop, Flintshire caravans, only stock the high pressure version. I usually use a hot air gun to warm hoses before fitting them, much easier than faffing about with boiling water.

 

[VicS]

I prefer the "mini hose clips" top left to worm drive clips for smaller sizes

Type on RHS is jolly useful for hoses that have to be removed periodically.

Not had any trouble with the nylon "snappers" bottom left but probably will be frowned upon

 

[VicS]

Yes, same here. My local caravan shop, Flintshire caravans, only stock the high pressure version. I usually use a hot air gun to warm hoses before fitting them, much easier than faffing about with boiling water.

The trouble with a hot air gun is it needs power ...... not avaialble on the mooring and needs a long extension to be run out when ashore.

The trouble with boiling water, apart from the scalding risk, is that with the gas disconnected pending new hoses you cannot boil the water!

 

[GrahamM376]

The trouble with a hot air gun is it needs power ...... not avaialble on the mooring and needs a long extension to be run out when ashore.

The trouble with boiling water, apart from the scalding risk, is that with the gas disconnected pending new hoses you cannot boil the water!

Which reminds me of this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD-ffhvefsw

 

[jamie N]

I'd use my "GoSystem Micro Tech Pen Torch Kit" , 'coz I've got one!

 

[JumbleDuck]

Not had any trouble with the nylon "snappers" bottom left but probably will be frowned upon

I've never been able to get them tight enough to do any good. Perhaps there is a special tool for them, but I've had no luck with any of the pliers I have.

 

[Mister E]

I've never been able to get them tight enough to do any good. Perhaps there is a special tool for them, but I've had no luck with any of the pliers I have.

You could try water pump pliers.

 

[JumbleDuck]

You could try water pump pliers.

I did. The cheeks on the clip deformed and the pliers slipped off before the clip was anywhere near tight.

 

[Cactus Sailing]

The trouble with a hot air gun is it needs power ...... not avaialble on the mooring and needs a long extension to be run out when ashore.

The trouble with boiling water, apart from the scalding risk, is that with the gas disconnected pending new hoses you cannot boil the water!

a bit like when your computer has trouble connecting to the internet and suggests looking on the internet for a solution!

 

[PetiteFleur]

I was going to do a similar job on my gas system this year and was told to use a Fulham nozzle by the supplier and when I pointed out that the Fulham nozzle was larger than the hose, he said that was correct! I thanked him for the info but have not got round to doing the job yet so don't know whether he was correct. It looks like I may have problems... But I didn't mention that I was using the orange hose. We'll see what happens when I get around to the project. As mentioned earlier I would have used boiling water.