Self Install: Front & Rear Propane Quick Connects

[jordanv]

I tried searching to no avail. I only found one topic on this but not much detail so I felt I should ask:

Is it possible to self install the front + rear propane quick connects for outdoor cooking? If so, could I be pointed in the right direction in terms of a part / tool I would need to do this?

 

Thanks!

[SteveCr]

I pick up my LE2 in May. I decided against the propane quick disconnects because all of my 20 year old stoves, cookers, fryers, etc have their own pressure regulators. My understanding is that they will not work unless connected to a high pressure source (can't have two regulators in series...it will lower the pressure too much). The LE2 has a regulator at the tanks so all the propane lines into/underneath are low pressure.

So, what I have planned is to install a propane "Y" connector coming off one of the 30 lb tanks. One of the y connectors will go to the LE2 regulator to fuel the LE2 as normal. The other Y connector will connect to a detachable high pressure propane hose that will run to my stoves/etc.

When disconnecting, I will need to turn off the tank and burn the hose length of propane....other wise the propane will escape into the air.

Below is my preliminary list of components needed to convert a coleman stove with the high pressure source. No special tools needed.

Priority Item Cost $$$ Desc 2 CAM59893 44 Camco Propane "Y" Adapter w/ Handwheel - Male P.O.L. x (2) 1"-20 Male 2 Gaspro conversion hose 52 GASPRO 18 Feet Propane Adapter Hose 1 lb to 20 lb Converter for 1 LB Portable Appliance to 5-40 lb Propane Tank  2 Coleman stove gas to propane converter 20 Stansport Propane Converter         Option Dozyant conversion hose 40 DOZYANT 18 Feet Propane Adapter Hose 1 lb to 20 lb Converter Replacement for QCC1 / Type1 Tank Connects 1 LB Bulk Portable Appliance to 20 lb Propane Tank

[DavidS]

1 hour ago, SteveCr said:

I pick up my LE2 in May. I decided against the propane quick disconnects because all of my 20 year old stoves, cookers, fryers, etc have their own pressure regulators.

Steve, Your plan to add another regulator is feasible, but it seems clumsy to me. 

I have three propane items that each came with their own regulators: A Camp Chef stove, a Weber Q1000 grill, and an Outback Firebowl firepit. For each I was able to replace the connecting hose with a regulator with a hose with a propane quick connect. For the stove I used an 8 foot hose (currently $61; I paid $26), and for the firepit I used a 4 foot hose. 

Converting the Weber grill was more complicated, and covered in this post. 

The quick connects are really convenient, and it might be worthwhile to see if you can make them work. 

[Landrover]

Here is the set up I use instead of the propane quick connect. Simple easy to install . With a 20ft hose reaches just about anywhere. Works with all appliances and only cost about $35.00 minus the hose.

[SteveCr]

Clumsy ? 

Let me explain a different way.......

My old suitcase Coleman stoves are white gas only. To convert them to propane the Stansport propane converter is required.

Once converted, the high pressure hose runs from the stove to the propane tank.

The connection to the tank is to the "Y" connector....similar to what I see in Landrover's pic.

One three point connector and one hose to the stove or any other appliance that has it's own regulator.

 

[Landrover]

13 hours ago, SteveCr said:

Clumsy ? 

Let me explain a different way.......

My old suitcase Coleman stoves are white gas only. To convert them to propane the Stansport propane converter is required.

Once converted, the high pressure hose runs from the stove to the propane tank.

The connection to the tank is to the "Y" connector....similar to what I see in Landrover's pic.

One three point connector and one hose to the stove or any other appliance that has it's own regulator.

 

Another good setup. The only problem with this is you have to disconnect and reconnect the tee to the propane tank every time. Unless you have a separate propane tank.

[Foy_Mirna]

On 3/24/2021 at 6:47 PM, Landrover said:

Here is the set up I use instead of the propane quick connect. Simple easy to install . With a 20ft hose reaches just about anywhere. Works with all appliances and only cost about $35.00 minus the hose.

Could you tell me where to find the parts or the whole tee?  Thanks Foy

[jordanv]

On 3/24/2021 at 5:47 PM, Landrover said:

Here is the set up I use instead of the propane quick connect. Simple easy to install . With a 20ft hose reaches just about anywhere. Works with all appliances and only cost about $35.00 minus the hose.

Im interested in the parts you used to make this. 

Do you need to turn off the tank, then connect your hose so propane doesnt escape escape or is this T a "quick" connect like system?

[Landrover]

2 hours ago, jordanv said:

Im interested in the parts you used to make this. 

Do you need to turn off the tank, then connect your hose so propane doesnt escape escape or is this T a "quick" connect like system?

The only way I ever make the connection to the tee is shut off the tank valve first for safety. Attach your hose then  attach the hose to  what ever appliance you are using turn the tank valve back on. Make sure your appliance is also turned off before you turn the tank valve back on  When your done with the appliance keep it running  turn off the tank valve this  will  empty  any propane left in the line,  Diconnect the hose and turn the propane back on. Very simple steps.  I think you have to do the same for the quick connect you turn off the valve at the connection  before attaching your  hose and appliance in stead of turning off the tank valve same steps. Hope this helps.   The  tee valve you can get on  amazon best price  $20.00

[jordanv]

45 minutes ago, Landrover said:

The  tee valve you can get on  amazon best price  $20.00

All I am seeing is this 3 way "Y" type valve. The ends dont have any caps for them, so it seems like this wouldnt work as gas would just escape if a third appliance wasnt connected.

Do you have the link for what you got?

[Landrover]

2 minutes ago, jordanv said:

All I am seeing is this 3 way "Y" type valve. The ends dont have any caps for them, so it seems like this wouldnt work as gas would just escape if a third appliance wasnt connected.

Do you have the link for what you got?

Jordanv

i think your looking at the other post picture. Y connection my set up is inline and you can only connect one appliance.  The tee stays connected inline.  Sorry i cant link you the picture from amazon. If you look at my picture easy to match it up on amazon. I will say there are many different types of connections offered. This is the one that best works for me. Thanks

[GraniteStaters]

I purchase a kit for my Weber that allows me to connect to the Oliver QC and just bought an adapter for my Camp Chef Ranger II.  Saved the eliminated regulators for the owners of the two propane appliances.  Now connecting to my Champion dual fuel was more elaborate and required a special regulator to allow the carburetor to pull propane as required.  I added some QC connectors to facilitate storage, but the total cost me about $150 including spare regulator for using on a propane tank at home.