Fitting a gas hose

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I am replacing my old gas hose but am struggling to force the 10mm fulham connection into the orange gas hose. Can anyone recommend any way to ease the task?
 

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lubricate with washing up liquid?

[/ QUOTE ] We are always told not to use w'up liqid when testing for leaks on the grounds that it is corrosive. Surely the same objection applies to using it for lubricating hoses on fitting.
 

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For the same reason, we were told not to use W.U.L.in the car skooshers, it rotted the seal and the glass fell out....well the screen leaked a bit. Back to the problem - just boil it up, if you need lubrication, spit on it.
 

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spit on it.

[/ QUOTE ] That is the most sensible suggestion, I'm sure it's what my father would have done. KY jelly should be OK or even a smear of silicone grease
 

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It is bad practice to use washing up liquid to lubricate rubber as it is very corosive.

The best stuff to use is the lubricant supplied for use when fitting the seals on underground water pipes.

It is available from Wickes and is not expensive. If you were nearer me I could lend you a bottle.

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Now you tell me! Having used washing up liquid, do I replace the new hose I've just fitted?

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The experts have spake !

Oh Dear .... I'm waiting for the posts that say ......... YEE Gods ... No CORGI fitter ?????????

IMHO - as long its sealed and well clamped ....... I would be content to leave be ...

But I'm that way inclined !!
 

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Sorry Michael, I don't really know.

When fitting new drains for a ensuite in my house I was told in no uncertain terms not to use washing up liquid when trying to put the joints together.

I even started to try and ask the question why not. But the building inspector would not back down. He was an older and very experienced inspector, not a youngster with mainly paper qualifications.
My brother who is a builder did agree with what he was saying.

As I said I don't know about any effect on gas rubber pipes.

Cheers

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I might as well redo them. It's been a lousy weekend anyway. I've just returned from seeing Preston lose to Man City 3-1. Blackpool and Accrington lost and now the team from my youth , Fulham, have just been thrashed!
 
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