How to Build a Propane Meter

[NatoHub]

Thanks, I have one of these torch-adapters:


I was wondering if I could dissassemble it and possibly have something I could work with, but so far I can't figure out how to get the bended-tube-part off.

[STHORNE]

hack saw...

[DYI]

Have you ever tried simply twisting it out with pipe wrenches? It screws into 1/4" compression threads, and then you can make a thread adapter with it by using a 1/4" compression to NPT adapter. DON'T HACKSAW IT.

[STHORNE]

DON'T HACKSAW IT.

why not? if you plan on connecting a hose to it and clamp it down (via hose clamp), I don't see what the problem is. But i suppose you could just twist it out and buy a 1/4" hose fitting...

Ooo.... one more post till big 5...0...0!!!!

[NatoHub]

If it does unscrew, i must need something heavier-duty because i tried to get it off. I'll try again though.

Here's the adapter I have:



And here's the tip without the cover thing, it has a TINY hole in it that releases the propane:



My question is, if all else fails, would drilling that tiny hole larger then adding a hose directly to that pipe, what are the chances of it working?

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[STHORNE]

chances = can't fail (unless you some how screw up the drilling process).

[DYI]

What sizes of pipe wrench were you using?

I find that 12" ones are enough to loosen it quite easily.

[STHORNE]

that, or just put that baby in a vise and PULL!

[JDP12]

or go on burntlatke's website and look up how to thread it correctly..... STHORNE, how bout that snow we're sposed to get this weekend too? ridiculous..

[STHORNE]

okily dokily! nope we helped ya NatoHub

[JDP12]

yep.. here's the burntlatke link http://www.burntlatke.com/thread.html

[NatoHub]

Thanks for suggesting BurntLatke's page. I'm not quite sure where I can get a cutting die, but my dad probably knows something about them (because of where he works), he usually knows where to get stuff like this.

[JDP12]

I think you can get them off mcmaster as well, also, most good hardware stores have them.

[STHORNE]

see, what is the first thing they tell you to do on BurntLatke.... cut off the tip with a Hack Saw!

ha ha! in your face DYI.
(lol, no hard feelings, its all a matter of oppinion how you go upon this).

[DYI]

I accomplished this in under one minute. The pink stuff is some sort of glue that was on the threads, but it didn't stand much of a chance against a 12" pipe wrench. You can tell when the glue is broken when you hear a snap.



Those threads are the same as threads on a 1/4" compression fitting, and will seal as long as you use a sealant compound.