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I have been wrestling with getting the gas hose onto the Campingaz chef for the last 20 minutes. I a presuming the hose doesn't have to cover the whole of the metal thread, because it it does, there is obviously a knack to doing this that i don't have!!!

Also, once I have got the hose on, can I leave it attached to transport it, as I can face trying to re-attach it once we get there

 The easiest way to do it is to place the end of the rubber tubing in a cup of boiling water for a minute or so, this should make it pliable enough to put onto the metal tube. Don't forget to put a hose clip on the rubber first, let the rubber cool down and then tighten up the hose clip. Now put a few drops of washing up liquid in a little water, attach the gas cylinder and put the washing liquid mix around both connections. Turn the gas on and watch for bubbles around the connections, now try turning the stove on and lighting a burner, again check the connections for bubbles, if there aren't any great, no leaks job done.

You don't have to disconnect the tubing except to erplace it in approx 3yrs.  

You do it before you leave

Jim

Rubypenny, i've just bought one today and have had exactly the same problem so thanks for the post and thanks to others for the advice. 

I was a bit disappointed when reading the instructions that it says that you can't have the grill on at the same time as the hob.  Not sure why this is and not sure if it is being over cautious.  Does anyone have one and use both at the same time?  I would like to be able to do my toast and beans at the same time!

Quote: Originally posted by chrispy35 on 31/7/2010

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Rubypenny, i've just bought one today and have had exactly the same problem so thanks for the post and thanks to others for the advice. 

I was a bit disappointed when reading the instructions that it says that you can't have the grill on at the same time as the hob.  Not sure why this is and not sure if it is being over cautious.  Does anyone have one and use both at the same time?  I would like to be able to do my toast and beans at the same time!

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Quote: Originally posted by chrispy35 on 31/7/2010

I was a bit disappointed when reading the instructions that it says that you can't have the grill on at the same time as the hob.

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Quote: Originally posted by chrispy35 on 31/7/2010

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Thanks hennipenni.....I also bought an electric hook up today so will probably just pack a toaster as well!

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