Fixing severed pipe in propane piping system myself?

[cdiggy]

Yup. Pipe dope is the way to go. And don't use Teflon tape. That stuff will clog your jets faster than anything

 

[highdesertranger]

so from the new pic it looks like you threaded the tubing and put a cap on it. is that correct? that is not acceptable as far as being up to any code anywhere. several things could go wrong here. highdesertranger

 

[ccbreder]

You can find a flare fitting that will take a cap. That is how you do copper tube, with a flare fitting.

 

[highdesertranger]

yep, several tried to tell them it had to be a flare early in this thread. highdesertranger

 

[highdesertranger]

it's not possible to thread any tubing. the tubing in the pic looks like aluminum. I mean you could do it but is unsafe on many levels. highdesertranger

 

[ccbreder]

A new copper tube should be run from the tank to the heater. As you don't even have a tubing cutter, and I guess a flaring tool, no, you can't do the repair. It does not take a special mechanic to do the repair, but someone with good skills and proper tools. Soft copper tube and flair fittings are a must. Gas valves should be strategic also, at the appliance and at the tank.

Repeat, repeat. You obviously do not have the skills or knowledge to attempt this repair.

 

[highdesertranger]

I think it's to late, they already did it. it's a fire waiting to happen. highdesertranger

 

[cdiggy]

it's not possible to thread any tubing. the tubing in the pic looks like aluminum. I mean you could do it but is unsafe on many levels. highdesertranger

Lol. I am glad you clarified the first sentence with the third sentence. It almost sounded like the dreaded "triple dog dare" for a red hot second!

 

[cdiggy]

Tis the season