Hi all,
I have an lpg setup that was fitted November 2018. We have 4 x 47kg cylinders connected to a continental rf6030 auto changeover manifold.
This evening I swapped over a pigtail on one of our reserve cylinders that had been damaged by a rat having a midnight feast on it. When I undid the w20 fitting from the manifold tee connector I was worried I had disturbed the tee undoing the nut. So once I had connected the pigtail I checked all the connections with soapy water and then let a little gas into the line. Low and behold the tee started blowing bubbles in the middle where the two parts screw together to make the tee. This I presume is easily fixable with some gas joint compound and a hex key to tighten the joint. Being cautious I covered all connections with the soapy liquid, the bigger worry is that the threaded connector that is screwed directly into the body of the manifold is causing very fine bubbles at the join. It looks like these connectors come pre fitted to the manifold but there is a 22mm spanner fitting around its outside. Is this something a plummer can undo, add joint compound and re tighten or are we going to have to get a new manifold? I am attaching a photo to better demonstrate what I mean. The reserve cylinders are both turned off now so there is no extra leaking gas. I would like to have an idea of what’s possible/needed before phoning up plumbers.
Many thanks for your time, your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I have an lpg setup that was fitted November 2018. We have 4 x 47kg cylinders connected to a continental rf6030 auto changeover manifold.
This evening I swapped over a pigtail on one of our reserve cylinders that had been damaged by a rat having a midnight feast on it. When I undid the w20 fitting from the manifold tee connector I was worried I had disturbed the tee undoing the nut. So once I had connected the pigtail I checked all the connections with soapy water and then let a little gas into the line. Low and behold the tee started blowing bubbles in the middle where the two parts screw together to make the tee. This I presume is easily fixable with some gas joint compound and a hex key to tighten the joint. Being cautious I covered all connections with the soapy liquid, the bigger worry is that the threaded connector that is screwed directly into the body of the manifold is causing very fine bubbles at the join. It looks like these connectors come pre fitted to the manifold but there is a 22mm spanner fitting around its outside. Is this something a plummer can undo, add joint compound and re tighten or are we going to have to get a new manifold? I am attaching a photo to better demonstrate what I mean. The reserve cylinders are both turned off now so there is no extra leaking gas. I would like to have an idea of what’s possible/needed before phoning up plumbers.
Many thanks for your time, your opinions would be greatly appreciated.