[TheForge] Draining the lines

[Paul N]

I assume 3/8" tubing, are compression fittings safe for this 
application? Flaring is such a PITA, especially if the flaring tool 
being used was bought at HF.

**pn

Bruce Freeman wrote:
> Rather than draining the line, you might want to consider using metal
> line.  Refrigeration grade copper is excellent.  Make a pigtail
> (spiral of tubing) of at least 4" dia. and of at least 4 turns on an
> end you connect to the tank.  If you fix the forge in place, you might
> skip using rubber on that end and put a pigtail on that end too.  You
> need never shut off the pressure to the copper tubing, and can rely
> instead on the single valve near the forge.  Don't overflex the
> copper, as that will work harden it.  Move it gently when  you need to
> move it and it will remain soft and flexible much longer.
> 
> On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 10:38 PM, Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer
> <artgawk at thegrid.net> wrote:
>> Karen:
>> Prudence allays fear in this arena and it sounds like you are doing what
>> is necessary.
>> Your redundant shutoffs ( one outside and one at the forge) are good
>> practice.
>> Good ventilation for exhaust and ground vapors are required.
>>  Protecting delicate lines, especially around the forge is good too.
>> A thousand utter idiots somehow manage not to blow themselves up every
>> day using propane BBQs. You are paying attention to safety and should do
>> just fine. Playing with fire really is a lot of fun!..pf
>>
>> ~K~ wrote:
>>> Hey,
>>> I finally found an extension from my regulator to the propane tank (which is outside on a shelf now!). So I've got one hose from forge to reg, then another few feet from reg to tank. I haven't started it up yet though. I know to check for leaks but when you shut down the gas from the tank, do I do anything to drain the line? I've got the whatever it's called little on off valve at the forge of course.
>>> Sorry if this is a sad question. It's all the fear that's been instilled on me by everyone! Everytime I went to get a gas fitting for the extension (which in the city was no easy task!) I got a lecture!
>>>
>>> ~Karen~
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