Gas hoses with crimped on fittings

[cpedw]

Our boat has two flexible LP gas hoses which look like original (2001) equipment. Time to replace. The old ones are GOK manufacture with appropriate fittings crimped on.

The originals have 3 different fittings - 1 LH thread for the camping gas regulator, 2 female compression fittings to the copper pipe and a male compression fitting onto the cooker. It's all 8mm.

Can anyone point me to a source of replacement hoses with the fittings on? I found this previous thread http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthrea...t-GOK-flexible-LPG-gas-hoses-for-our-Jeanneau but the link to parts4caravans is dead and I can't find what I want on Socal's website.

Alternatively, I could try to dismantle the old pipes to re-use the metalwork with new hose and hose clips.

Or I can saw off the compression fittings on the copper pipe and fit hose directly. I will need the fitting for the regulator though. Not sure if there's enough plain pipe on the cooker to allow cutting off the fitting then clamping hose to the remaining pipe. How easy is it to remove the olive without damaging the pipe it's on?

To reassure the nervous (?) I have twice successfully replumbed hose previously, but it was just hose onto plain pipe or hose tails with hose clips.

Which way to go?

Derek

 

[VicS]

Our boat has two flexible LP gas hoses which look like original (2001) equipment. Time to replace. The old ones are GOK manufacture with appropriate fittings crimped on.

The originals have 3 different fittings - 1 LH thread for the camping gas regulator, 2 female compression fittings to the copper pipe and a male compression fitting onto the cooker. It's all 8mm.

Can anyone point me to a source of replacement hoses with the fittings on? I found this previous thread http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthrea...t-GOK-flexible-LPG-gas-hoses-for-our-Jeanneau but the link to parts4caravans is dead and I can't find what I want on Socal's website.

Alternatively, I could try to dismantle the old pipes to re-use the metalwork with new hose and hose clips.

Or I can saw off the compression fittings on the copper pipe and fit hose directly. I will need the fitting for the regulator though. Not sure if there's enough plain pipe on the cooker to allow cutting off the fitting then clamping hose to the remaining pipe. How easy is it to remove the olive without damaging the pipe it's on?

To reassure the nervous (?) I have twice successfully replumbed hose previously, but it was just hose onto plain pipe or hose tails with hose clips.

Which way to go?

Derek

"Ear clips" may be what you need to secure hoses to the appropriate nozzles. ( IIRC worm drive clips should not the used on the high pressure hoses)

I thought Socal could supply hoses with ready made crimped end fittings............... ??

BES.co.uk is a good source fittings for gas, and plumbing generally. They certainly list a range ready made hoses as well as the hose and fittings etc for DIY Their prices are usually attractive too.

 

[cpedw]

"Ear clips" may be what you need to secure hoses to the appropriate nozzles. ( IIRC worm drive clips should not the used on the high pressure hoses)

To clarify, I am only dealing with low pressure hose.

I thought Socal could supply hoses with ready made crimped end fittings............... ??.

Can you help me to find them on their website? I can only find Pigtails (I think these are for HP connection direct to bottles) and for ENO cookers.

BES.co.uk is a good source fittings for gas, and plumbing generally. They certainly list a range ready made hoses as well as the hose and fittings etc for DIY Their prices are usually attractive too.

Again, I can only find Pigtails with fittings installed. But they do have LP hose at a reasonable price for modest quantity.

Derek

 

[Tranona]

Just give SOCAL a call. They usually have all the ready made hoses and fittings in stock. You just need to quote the length and end fitting type. They have a good turnover so you are likely to get hoses with a recent date on them.

 

[Skylark]

I replaced the flexible gas hoses on my last boat. I simply removed them, put them in a Jiffy bag and posted to Socal. Replacements returned a couple of days later. Good pricing and great service. Satisfied customer.

 

[KellysEye]

Check with your boat insurance company before you do anything DIY, replacing the gas yourself fittings may invalidate it. Personally I would use a qualified fitter and get a certificate.

 

[NormanS]

Check with your boat insurance company before you do anything DIY, replacing the gas yourself fittings may invalidate it. Personally I would use a qualified fitter and get a certificate.

 

[sarabande]

Check with your boat insurance company before you do anything DIY, replacing the gas yourself fittings may invalidate it. Personally I would use a qualified fitter and get a certificate.

Come on, there must be a citation for that astonishing claim. You need to read the multiple definitions of "competent person" in many services requirements.