Will be installing a propane heater in my trailer, somewhere in October. Very small job, soft copper tube, you can bend it with your hands. Few bends,
few cuts, few flare nuts. Could try it myself, have seen people doing it, but maybe somebody else could do this better. Somebody who is not just a
jack of all trades - those I know a few already, and then again, could try it myself.55steve - 7-31-2015 at 04:44 PM
It's super easy to do - need a roll of right size soft copper tube, tube cutter, flare tool & associated fittings. OR pay a local a couple
hundred pesos to do it for you - they would appreciate the work and you could watch while having a beverage!
[Edited on 7-31-2015 by 55steve]bledito - 7-31-2015 at 05:10 PM
easy peasy you can do it if you have the tools
vandenberg - 7-31-2015 at 05:19 PM
It's an easy job, but I like Steve's solution the best.larryC - 7-31-2015 at 05:42 PM
As everyone else says it is pretty easy. Just have all the parts, because some things are hard to find here. If you don't find anyone in town just
bring it by my place and I'll give you a hand.bajaguy - 7-31-2015 at 06:05 PM
Try going to your local (US) propane supply place. They may be able to fix you up with the PEX type yellow gas lineAlm - 7-31-2015 at 07:49 PM
OR pay a local a couple hundred pesos to do it for you - they would appreciate the work and you could watch while having a beverage!
That's what I had in mind ... Especially since it involves some crawling under the
trailer, and Sept-Oct is still pretty hot.
Any suggestions of a local? A crafty guy could also help with minor alterations of the heater - relocate the intake male flare to the other side.
Stupid factory put it on the left side, and my pipe is coming from the right. Not absolutely necessary, but desirable for clean install.
Larry - thanks for offering help. Will see first if local trabajadores are up to the task.larryC - 8-1-2015 at 08:47 AM
Sammy Diaz jr. at the tire shop at the turn to San Francisquito should have no problem with what you need, or Filipe up near the water distribution
could also do it no problem. I'm sure there are others. Marcos the sportfishing guy could do it. Ask around when you are in town. If you run into Igor
Galvan ask him who he would recommend, he knows everyone.
LarryAlm - 8-1-2015 at 09:53 AM
Thanks. I know Marcos. Water distribution - is this where they're hauling the water from, to dry camps?basautter - 8-1-2015 at 04:23 PM
Put soapy water on it to test for leaks when the repairs are complete. There should be no bubbles. larryC - 8-1-2015 at 05:36 PM
Thanks. I know Marcos. Water distribution - is this where they're hauling the water from, to dry camps?
The spring is up the road, above Sammy's tire shop. It is where people go to fill drums with water to take back to their homes, those of us who live
outside of town.Alm - 8-2-2015 at 11:45 AM
Thanks. I know about soapy water and do this every time I change my propane tanks. desertcpl - 8-3-2015 at 03:11 PM
simple,, you should have these simple tools and way,, Harbor freight
... Especially since it involves some crawling under the
trailer, and Sept-Oct is still pretty hot. 