I was wondering if anyone has replaced the propane hoses that go from the propane tank to the regulator?
I was doing some spring maintenance and found one of the hoses was cracked in a few places. I ordered some braided steel replacements that come with a 1/4" male inverted flare end where it connects to the regulator. After I removed the old cracked rubber hose and compared the two ends the old one has a different connection about 3/8".
If anyone has already done this were you able to locate an adapter to connect the 1/4" male hose to the 3/8" female regulator?
I’ve been coming up empty finding that combo on adapters. Plenty of 3/8" to 3/8" and 1/4" to 1/4" but nothing 1/4" to 3/8".
This is from Grainger.com and may work. You could look at McMaster/Carr (not sure of the web address) as well to see what they have. An industrial supply house is probably the best source for an oddball fitting.
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3/8 in x 1/4 in 1-7/16 in Female NPT x Male NPT Brass 3,500 psi ANSI B1.20.1; ANSI B31.1; ANSI B31.3 $26.56
I agree with Steamboat, look at Grainger or I have had really good luck with our local Ace Hardware, they carry an amazing line of fitings, good luck in your search
Thanks guys for the info. I thought I found a good adapter it was a 3/8" to 1/4", but didn’t work out. Maybe I measure the opening wrong on the regulator or maybe the adapter had the wrong thread pattern.
I think I tracked dow the adapter size/style I need. Looks like it’s a 1/4" Male NPT x 1/4" Female Inverted Flare to connect those hose with the 1/4" Male inverted flare and the regulator.
Once it arrives I’ll update if it worked in case anyone else runs into this.
Just updating on the correct adapter I found for replacing the split/cracked rubber hoses for connection to the regulator. I found an adapter on Amazon that was the 1/4" male NPT x 1/4" female inverted flare. I was able to connect the steel braided hoses up to the regulator properly now.
