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tweeter712 (LA)
I need a new regulator and hose. My old regulator is a model RJ-A and the hose is a Wanan ULL0251 5/16" 1PSIG Max W.P. MH45932 2Q/13. The exterior of the nut on the end of the hose that connects to the fryer is 1/2" and the part on the turkey where the nut goes on is 3/8." Could anyone please tell me if this one from Amazon will fit? I tried to post the link, but couldn't, all I could do was copy and paste. Thank you very much for any help.
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hj (AZ)
When you tell the sizes, are those flare fitting or pipe sizes, because the two are VERY different.
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tweeter712 (LA)
I am talking about the nut that is on the side of the hose that connects to the turkey fryer. The inside diameter of the nut is 3/8 of an inch.
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packy (MA)
note the difference.
this fitting is 3/8 pipe size by 3/8 flare.
as hj said, vastly different.
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bernabeu (SC)
you need to determine the TYPE of connection, not merely the actual dimension of the 'hardware'
eg. a 1/4 flare nut and a 3/8 (f)npt will be very very similar, but, watch out for a LOUD boom sound if misapplied
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tweeter712 (LA)
Someone has a regulator and hose that I can have. The threads inside the nut on THAT hose that connects to my fryer is 5/8 of an inch, and it needs to be 3/8." Is there an adapter that can make this work?
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packy (MA)
if i'm understanding you correctly, you need one of these.
it is called...3/8" Female Inverted Flare to 3/8" NPT Male Adapter
it looks like this..
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tweeter712 (LA)
Thanks. I need one that has 5/8'' on the male side, and 3/8" on the female. Do I need to use sealant tape anywhere? Thanks for all the help.
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bernabeu (SC)
one uses 'tape' or 'pipe dope' on TAPERED pipe threads (npt or ips) but NONE on an untapered mechanical threads used merely for 'joining' and/or applying pressure to a compression, flare, or gasketed connection
if you do not CLEARLY understand the above STOP and perform no work on flammable gas piping
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packy (MA)
i gave you the wrong name for the fitting you need.
it should be 3/8 Female Flare x 3/8 Male (MIPS) Adapter.
i don't do that much with flared tubing so i go confused.
this one is 1/2 inch on both sides but you want 3/8 on both sides.
damn if i can find one for you ..
may have to go to a propane supplier and put a couple of fittings together.
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bernabeu (SC)
by all means, tell the OP to 'cobble a few fittings together' for use with flammable gasses
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purchase the proper hose at a propane supply house
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packy (MA)
hey if the guy wants to use the free hose his friend gave him even if it means making up a couple of fittings, then, ours is not to reason why..
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bernabeu (SC)
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bernabeu (SC)
i was bored enough to spend 90 seconds on a 'search'
[www.ereplacementparts.com]
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