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Propane Connectors

I've had a Sievert propane torch for years running off a 13Kg propane cylinder. Small enough to move around, hefty enough for real heat. I've now acquired a propane jetted Flamefast ceramic chip forge and ideally would like the two pieces of kit to be able to use the same bottle - but they won't be using the same bottle at the same time. I don't want to tie the bottle to a fixed location so ideally would like some easily detachable coupling for the hose. Does anyone make such couplings or will have have to wield spanners every time I want to change from Sievert torch to Famefast forge?

Thanks

Charles

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Charles
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Do a search on "quick action propane connector", various people do them such as Bullfinch. I know some people that have them locally for oxygen and propane but they're not cheap. They got them from a local welding supplier which would be a good place to ask. The look very much like an quick connect air fitting but suitable for the appropriate gas.

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David Billington

a cheaper and possibly more practical solution might be to go to your local household waste recycling centre and buy yourself an empty propane bottle - round our way the going rate is £3 - £5 for a cylinder depending on size and whether or not it has anything in it. If you are near a fairly big hwrc you may lucky enough to spot one with an appropriate regulator still attached.

Just be sure to get one that you can get exchanged locally.

regards

Dudley

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Dudley Simons

I think this is what you want

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they don't seem to list the male part separately which is odd, as ideally you would want to connect the female to your regulator and fit a male piece to each appliance hose.

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pcb1962

Thanks folks. Getting the search right made a huge difference - before I kept coming up with natural gas connectors. Ebay, as ever, comes up with the goods providing a coupling for =A37.99

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Charles

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Charles

Propane bottle,

initial cost may be eyewatering but you recover it at £20 everytime you

refill. Of course, it helps if you are using that much gas!

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