Couple of Problems with Bulk Setup!

[amber0307]

Just went to set up my torch on bulk for the first time, have spent all day cleaning the house and was really looking forward to some beady time.  But not able to get the connector to screw onto the tank end of the hose

Other half says we may need a wrench/spanner to tighten it as it just keeps leaking when it is tightened by hand.  Got all my kit from Martin so I'm confident it's all in great working order, but it is still frustrating!  Anyone else have this problem?

Also, got the kit with the quick release connectors - is it safe to just leave the propane tank with the regulator and little bit of hose outside in all weathers or is that bad for the hosing?

What do the rest of you do?

Thanks

[Shirley]

You will need something to tighten it. I use an adjustable spanner. Very easy, but make sure you are turning it the right way.

I've got the quick release and I love it. I put my green recycle box over the top of the cylinder when it's outside not being used so it keeps the weather off it

[dinah46]

Yep almost the same for me except that its an upturned wheelbarrow against the wall which keeps the worst of the weather off the tank

[clasicat]

Was just gonna post the same thing as Shirley    altho I don't even cover mine up it's been outside for the past few months altho it is quite sheltered where I have my bottle and I haven't had any leaks

[Caroline]

I use an adjustable spanner to get it nice and tight too, doing it by hand just won't get it tight enough

[amber0307]

Thanks everyone

I just wish it wasn't Sunday as all the DIY shops are now closed until tomorrow!

I'm very bad at being patient, have 4 new tubs of frit from Sam and a whole package of new glass to try out!!!!!!!

[TiaraHelen]

I got some good tips about a month ago - check the thread containing words "ptfe tape". 

[TiaraHelen]

Oh, and I have to say, I've had the hosing out in the weather all "summer" and it's not looking great, a little bit cracked, so I will be covering it up too from now on....

[Soozintheshed]

We use those........blimey can't remember what they are called....is it 'o' rings, or bulldogs clips or something?  Anyway, Andrew is a bit paranoid so we have 3 on every pipe !

[Pat from Canvey]

Jubilee clips perhaps.

[Dragonfire Glass]

I use a garden furniture cover over my tank otside & a wrench to tighten the nut. Do remember it has the opposite thread to usual!