I am trying to make a flare connection on my gas heater and I have to put a tee in the line to run gas from the other heater source. I have tried to flare it like the flaring tool package told me. I don't think I am positioning the flaring tool at the right depth.
2007-11-11 02:10:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Like every one else mentioned it should be "flush". Flush may mean different things to different people. It means sitting right on top/against.
However you could have the wrong copper tubing if it splits. If this is the case, you need a soft drawn copper at a higher quality.
You could also have a faulty flare tool. Been there done that so I know it is possible.
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2007-11-11 03:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Used to run gas lines for appliances in a trailer factory and we always allowed just touch extra over the top of the clamp part of the tool. Make sure it's good and tight and then apply the flaring part.. Tighten that good and tight to make sure it's pressed out on all sides and if it splits, it's probably old copper. Fresh stuff shouldn't do that.
2007-11-11 04:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flush with the top of the clamp/holder.
2007-11-11 02:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flush.
2007-11-11 02:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋