Will this hose be OK for LPG?

[Vinko]

from McMaster-Carr:

Anyone with any experience in this area?

I'll be using it as a connection for a forklift connection. From LPG filter to carb underneath air cleaner.

 

[AndrewHR]

its only rated for inert substances. I wouldn't use it

 

[robertlynk]

since you are in LA go to any fork lift repair company and they will sell it to you
cal-lift,Johhnson hyster, clarklift la southwest material handling, the hose man, LA rubber

 

[rwhite692]

Why order it from McMaster, when you are in the LA area and have many local places to go for the proper line?

 

[fatboy99]

Had one made at the local Parker fitting supplier last week there is hose made just for this application 3 ft hose and 2 fitting's assembled was only $17.00 (check local listing)

 

[Vinko]

Why order it from McMaster, when you are in the LA area and have many local places to go for the proper line?

Because if they do have it (and it turns out they do, but I didn't find it when searching the catalog), I'd rather order from them, save time, have it delivered next day for about $5. All done on internet or by telephone w/i 5-10 minutes. Doesn't pay to drive around LA if you can have McMaster deliver something.

 

[Vinko]

its only rated for inert substances. I wouldn't use it

That's what I thought too. Ran into a Toyota Lift mechanic who said he uses it (or rather the equiv.) all the time for LPG

 

[WelshWrangler]

Make sure its rated and designed for LPG, as LPG will attack and corrode natural rubber and certain compounds.

Sam

 

[rwhite692]

Because if they do have it (and it turns out they do, but I didn't find it when searching the catalog), I'd rather order from them, save time, have it delivered next day for about $5. All done on internet or by telephone w/i 5-10 minutes. Doesn't pay to drive around LA if you can have McMaster deliver something.

That's what I thought.

Fatboy 99 made an excellent point as well, that your local shop would be able to supply you with a proper line w/crimped on hose end fittings, ready to install....Also....For something like an LPG application, I'd want the extra peace of mind that would come from using a hose assembly with the crimped-on hose ends...but that's just me.