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Subject Topic: Capping a gas supply to a fridge Post Reply Post New Topic
13/8/2012 at 2:23pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Stirling Europa 520NT
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Hi all,    this is a follow on from an earlier thread;  i'd asked how to cap a gas supply to the caravan fridge (98 Sterling Europa) in order to try and repair it... unfortunately   repairs unsuccesful and fridge is dead but the re-connection process seems to have sprung a leek... so ive turned off full gas supply.   

A previous reply suggested there should be a connection that turns and caps the supply but this is not the case ,   is there a plug of some sort that will do the trick .?? ......... i know i should (and will)  get this seen to by a pro but just wondered if there was a smiple way of doing it for future reference..given the age of the van..  

many thanks  

Rob

  



13/8/2012 at 7:03pm
 Location: glossop derbyshire
 Outfit: abbey spectrum.540 pajero 2.8
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Hello there in reply to your post you need to ascertain what size the gas  pipe supply is could be dependent on the year of the van 8mm or 10mm, 5/16ths or 1/1/4 then you will need a straight connector of the same size and finaly a blanking nut again the same size job done then of course check for leaks.


13/8/2012 at 8:56pm
 Location: Manchester
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hi telecaster, thanks for this info , thats great. i'm back out there this weekend but the 'caravan man' that visits the site wont be there until later on that week so i have time to give it a go before i fork out for a diagnostic and the last rites... i'm guessing i can pick these up connectors up from ebay ???

thanks again Rob


14/8/2012 at 7:05am
 Location: glossop derbyshire
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No problem mate you should be able to get what you need from any caravan shops with a stores just find the size of the pipe before you buy.where did you buy the van from was it a dealer or private???



14/8/2012 at 7:33am
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 Outfit: Coachman Pastiche
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I believe caravans still use imperial gas pipes as such the metric fittings you will get from plumbers suppliers will not seal correctly.


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14/8/2012 at 8:43am
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ok thanks for the info davecoaches. i think an earlier post told me about some sizes e.g  8mm or 10mm, 5/16ths or 1/1/4.  i'll ask around ..     thanks to everyone as always. 


14/8/2012 at 10:46pm
 Location: Rhyl
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Plumbers merchants will have both sizes. 1/4" is the same as 8mm. Just pop in there and ask for a 8mm stop compression fitting. You will need 2 spanners. Very easy job but if you are unsure get a pro in. Gas leaks can and will kill,!,,don't take chances

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14/8/2012 at 10:50pm
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Change that no it's not ignore the last stupid statement on sizing.

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16/8/2012 at 9:18am
 Location: glossop derbyshire
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8mm is not same as quarter and 5/16th is not 10 mm..



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