Connecting up propane to new fridge

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Replacing the dead old original fridge in my GMC with a Norcold 641-3. doesn't look like the the original copper Propane line will line up or be
long enough to connect to the new Fridge.
Looks like I need a hose with a 3/8 SAE female fitting on one end and a 3/8 SAE Male on the other.

Not had any luck so far finding this. I could make up one but where does one go to get these sorts of fittings?
--
Cary, NC

1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
 
Home Depot has flex line installation kits for propane/natural gas
appliances, bbq's etc. Think water heaters, ranges, refrigerators. Might
also try RV supply outlets.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

> Replacing the dead old original fridge in my GMC with a Norcold 641-3.
> doesn't look like the the original copper Propane line will line up or be
> long enough to connect to the new Fridge.
> Looks like I need a hose with a 3/8 SAE female fitting on one end and a
> 3/8 SAE Male on the other.
>
> Not had any luck so far finding this. I could make up one but where does
> one go to get these sorts of fittings?
> --
> Cary, NC
>
> 1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
>
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> Home Depot has flex line installation kits for propane/natural gas
> appliances, bbq's etc. Think water heaters, ranges, refrigerators. Might
> also try RV supply outlets.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>

>
> > Replacing the dead old original fridge in my GMC with a Norcold 641-3.
> > doesn't look like the the original copper Propane line will line up or be
> > long enough to connect to the new Fridge.
> > Looks like I need a hose with a 3/8 SAE female fitting on one end and a
> > 3/8 SAE Male on the other.
> [co

I hate to disagree about using those flex lines. When I installed my tank-less water heater a few years ago that was what I did. I bought the yellow
flex line kit from Home Depot and found it very easy to install. Much easier than fooling with copper or iron pipe. I ran that way for a while until I
decided to read the package insert that came with the flex line.

"... our gas connectors are not for use with RV's.".

After reading that, I went to copper tubing. Another thing I didn't know about those flex lines is that they can not be reused.

"...product standards and model plumbing codes prohibit it. Products may be damaged during removal or re-installation and may be unsafe for use."

see for more info:

https://www.brasscraft.com/frequently-asked-questions/

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Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com


Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Manny Tranny etc.
 
"... our gas connectors are not for use with RV's.".

After reading that, I went to copper tubing. Another thing I didn't know about those flex lines is that they can not be reused.

"...product standards and model plumbing codes prohibit it. Products may be damaged during removal or re-installation and may be unsafe for use."

I bet that is lawyer drivern rather than engineering.
--
76 Glenbrook
 
Obviously utmost care must be used, no matter what you do. Leak check all
fittings EACH SEASON. RV'S move and flex, and stuff loosens up. Kids
bubble stuff works really well and does not cost much. It stays on fittings
and makes big bubbles. Works good on air ride fittings too. Propane
detectors are a really good idea in the coaches, too.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403.

"... our gas connectors are not for use with RV's.".

After reading that, I went to copper tubing. Another thing I didn't know
about those flex lines is that they can not be reused.

"...product standards and model plumbing codes prohibit it. Products may be
damaged during removal or re-installation and may be unsafe for use."

I bet that is lawyer drivern rather than engineering.
--
76 Glenbrook

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Building a copper line extension is pretty easy with compression fittings
at each end. A flaring tool and spring benders are cheap. If the branch
point from the main isn’t that much further I would just make a fresh run
from the branch and not add one additional potential leak point.

Jwid

Sully
77 eleganza 2
Bellevue.

> Obviously utmost care must be used, no matter what you do. Leak check all
> fittings EACH SEASON. RV'S move and flex, and stuff loosens up. Kids
> bubble stuff works really well and does not cost much. It stays on fittings
> and makes big bubbles. Works good on air ride fittings too. Propane
> detectors are a really good idea in the coaches, too.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403.
>

>
>
> "... our gas connectors are not for use with RV's.".
>
> After reading that, I went to copper tubing. Another thing I didn't know
> about those flex lines is that they can not be reused.
>
> "...product standards and model plumbing codes prohibit it. Products may be
> damaged during removal or re-installation and may be unsafe for use."
>
> I bet that is lawyer drivern rather than engineering.
> --
> 76 Glenbrook
>
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Definitely getting propane detector for inside the coach.

Pete
--
Cary, NC

1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
 
> Definitely getting propane detector for inside the coach.
>
>
> Pete

Don't forget a Carbon Monoxide detector also.

--
Tom Lins
Elkton, FL
77 GM Rear Twin, Dry Bath, 455
 
> > Definitely getting propane detector for inside the coach.
> >
> >
> > Pete
>
>
> Don't forget a Carbon Monoxide detector also.

We have a combined smoke and CO monitor. Very cheap life insurance.

--
Cary, NC

1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
 
Never use compression fitting , use flair fittings. RVA RULE.
It is a better seal as the comprssion fitting will fail as the copper
tubing collapse.

> > > Definitely getting propane detector for inside the coach.
> > >
> > >
> > > Pete
> >
> >
> > Don't forget a Carbon Monoxide detector also.
>
>
>
> We have a combined smoke and CO monitor. Very cheap life insurance.
>
> --
> Cary, NC
>
> 1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
>
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