Buying a hose for gas
Gas hoses are sold in places where they sell gas and gas appliances. For example, at DIY stores, hardware stores and cottage shops. The hose should not be longer than 1.5 meters. Ask at the store and check the labeling to make sure the hose is suitable for propane.
Gas hoses are purchased separately or as part of a kit where hose clamps are also included to attach the hose with. You can also buy a gas hose with a regulator connected to one end. With such a solution, you should only attach the loose end to your gas appliance. If you only buy the gas hose, you will have to fix it to the regulator yourself.
Removing old hose
Make sure the gas is turned off before you start. The gas hose is attached with hose clamps - small metal bands that are either screwed tight or clamped together around the ends of the gas hose. To remove the old hose, you must first loosen or unscrew these. Next, carefully twist the hose loose from the attachment points on the regulator and on the gas appliance.
Attaching a new hose
Apply a little liquid soap, such as Zalo, to the attachment points. This will make it easier to get the new hose on. Push and twist the new hose into place over the attachment points. Tighten the hose clamps so that the hose is firmly attached around the attachment points. Be careful when tightening - if the clamps are tightened too tightly around the hose, the hose may burst.
Check for leaks before use
Do a leak test before you open the gas, so that you are absolutely sure that the connections are tight. Spray concentrated soapy water at both ends of the hose. Then open the throttle. If the soap bubbles at any of the connection points, you have a leak. Then you need to tighten the hose clamps more.
Keep this in mind when buying a gas hose:
- The internal diameter of the gas hose must match the external diameter of the attachment points. Take the old hose to the store, check the instructions for use or measure the attachment points yourself.
- The gas hose should not be longer than 1.5 meters.
- Check the label and ask in the store if the hose can be used for propane.
- Check the date stamp on the hose. Gas hoses are "perishable" and the vintage should be as new as possible.
To change the gas hose:
- Loosen the hose clamps.
- Gently twist the hose ends loose from the attachment points.
- Smear some liquid soap on the attachment points before pushing the new hose on.
- Screw on the hose clamps so that the hose is securely fastened around the attachment points.
- Check for leaks before opening the gas.