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How to identify and measure gas fittings
How to Measure and Identify Gas Fittings in Australia Simply When it comes to gas fittings in Australia, understanding how to measure and identify the right components is essential for ensuring a safe and efficient setup. After all, measuring gas fittings using the imperial scale can be confusing. For caravan enthusiasts, motor home owners, and […]
Soapy Water
CAUTION: The ammonia present in some soaps and detergents can react with brass fittings and cause such fittings to crack and leak after a short period of time. Therefore, DON’T use dish washing liquid. I’ve found the best to be about 10% Truck Wash mixed with 90% water in an atomiser spray bottle. If you […]
Pigtail Types & Lengths
Pigtails: Pigtails are the pipes (either copper, flexible tubing or sometimes stainless steel) that connect the cylinder to the LPG regulator. LPG in these pipes (before the regulator) is at a much higher pressure than after the regulator, and as such needs to be in good condition. All pigtails available from ‘Caravan Gas Shop’ are […]
