Propane hose replacement?

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  pthomas745 Moderator Posts: 3,705

  September 2023

  This thread explains the proper pigtail fittings.

  https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/8089/help-propane-pigtail-replacement-type

  This is an example from Amazon of the pigtail

  https://www.amazon.com/GGC-Stainless-Braided-Connector-Inverted/dp/B08M14QMJL/ref=psdc_7787980011_t1_B07D29SNMX
  

  
  
  

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  lkc001 Member Posts: 734

  September 2023

  Yes I understand the proper fitting— that’s a good thread but I was asking if the stainless steel braided ones are better than the rubber?  Thanks 

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  DaveAnna Member Posts: 41

  September 2023

  The SS braid just covers the rubber hose. Helps with abrasion

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  ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,477

  September 2023 edited September 2023

  That was my thought @DaveAnna. While the steel braid may help with abrasion (not really a problem in the T@B application) it also might prevent proper inspection of the hose for cracks or other damage. FWIW, I've replaced mine a few times. At minimum, I inspect mine with soapy water at the start of each season, and I carry a spare. I almost consider these a normal wear item. 
  

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  pthomas745 Moderator Posts: 3,705

  September 2023

  Sorry, @lkc001 I didn't catch the question properly.  I've had the braided and non-braided, and they seem to fail at the same rate.
  

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  RTWCTS Member Posts: 114

  September 2023 edited September 2023

  The idea of braided line is that it helps prevent bursts from fluid pulsing through the hose (like a washing machine water line) in addition to the previously mentioned abrasion resistance (like the hose on a sink sprayer).
  

  Edit to add: Gases are considered a fluid.
  

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  lkc001 Member Posts: 734

  September 2023

  @ScottG  thanks for that info--that was my second thought--so if you get one of those with the SS it is not any better nor will last any longer than just the rubber with no shielding and you cannot visually inspect the rubber hose.  
  

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  lkc001 Member Posts: 734

  September 2023

  @pthomas745 Thanks!  So it appears that the SS is not any better as far as longevity of the rubber hose itself. unless it is close enough to be rubbing on something.  I have had to replace my hose every year it seems as it gets tiny hairline cracks and I'm concerned that they will all of a sudden open up?  Or are the hairline cracks just normal?
  

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