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Technical Forum => Studio/workspace/setup/equipment => Safety/Safety Equipment => Topic started by: ShinySnail on December 30, 2010, 06:37:09 PM

Title: How to attach a quick release connector?
Post by: ShinySnail on December 30, 2010, 06:37:09 PM
Just bought one, I'm now in a flat  ;D

But I have no idea where to start, please could somebody offer me some advice?
I imagine the ideal place for the connector is to be near the flashback arrestor, so as little tubing goes out on the balcony with the propane as possible - have I got the right idea?

If so I assume that I need to cut the hosing in two, will It just cut with strong scissors?

Sorry for the ignorance - I know nothing!!  ::)

Thanks,
Anna
Title: Re: How to attach a quick release connector?
Post by: awrylemming on December 30, 2010, 07:47:23 PM
Yep, you need to cut the hosing, although I don't know if scissors will do the job, I used a stanley knife.  I got Martin at Tuffnells to talk me through it - I have it about 12 inches away from the flashback arrestor.  You need to use a bit of welly to get the thing in the hose though.
Title: Re: How to attach a quick release connector?
Post by: ShinySnail on December 30, 2010, 08:42:51 PM
Thanks Sue, I will kick some propane hosing butt in the morning!

Does the connector need to go a paticular way round?
Title: Re: How to attach a quick release connector?
Post by: awrylemming on December 30, 2010, 09:21:07 PM
Not that I was told, but I have the female bit inside and the male bit outside - it just seemed to make more sense that way?  Blimey, I just read that back  ;D
Title: Re: How to attach a quick release connector?
Post by: ShinySnail on December 31, 2010, 12:31:37 AM
I like your style  ;D

Title: Re: How to attach a quick release connector?
Post by: ShinySnail on January 01, 2011, 09:06:27 AM
Well that's something I hope I never have to deal with again EVER!
>:( :o >:(
Title: Re: How to attach a quick release connector?
Post by: awrylemming on January 01, 2011, 10:10:57 AM
Loads of welly?  It's a proper pain, putting one of those on.