Calor Gas Bottle Rubber Seal for a Swift. Anyone know this one? (1 Viewer)

[davidathomas42]

My 2015 Swift Escape has X2 Calor Gas bottles in the locker. When swapping them out as I remove the hose from the bottle it tends to leave in the bottles receiver a black rubber bung/seal. I then have to pull it out by means of a key or screwdriver etc so I can place it back on the hose to put in the new bottle.

This has overtime stretched it and caused a slight tear in it so the seal is not as good and I had to add PTFE tape to the thread so avoid a slight leak last time.

I have been scouring the internet and even my local caravan shop to find a replacement but to no avail. Anyone know of this bit of rubber with a hole in it and where I can get one? I should have taken a picture but don't want to pull it out just for that purpose now as its on a new bottle and nicely sealed.

 

[tonyidle]

If you using Butane then it is / was a regulator sealing washer and should be freely available. Alternatively change to Propane - no seal & no slow down in cold weather.

 

[davidathomas42]

Alternatively change to Propane - no seal & no slow down in cold weather.

It is Propane and there is a seal ?

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[rb62]

Possibly ? or maybe time for a new pigtail with no washer.

https://www.caravanaccessoryshop.co...MI76zd6aT_1QIViL3tCh1MNgQhEAQYAyABEgKhZvD_BwE

 

[Gellyneck]

It is Propane and there is a seal ?

Guess you've got a handwheel on yours and don't need to tighten a nut with a gas spanner?

 

[tonyidle]

Guess you've got a handwheel on yours and don't need to tighten a nut with a gas spanner?

Forgot about those. It's possible that the maker expects the pigtail hose to be out of date before the washer fails?

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[rb62]

If it is one of the handwheel ones you can get the seals here but I would change the pigtail.

 

[davidathomas42]

If it is one of the handwheel ones you can get the seals here but I would change the pigtail.

That's the one. Perfect thanks.

Think I'll get a new pigtail and a few spare seals

 

[rb62]

I think we are suggesting you change to the pigtail without a washer and tighten with a spanner.

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[davidathomas42]

I think we are suggesting you change to the pigtail without a washer and tighten with a spanner.

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Is there an advantage with these. Except for losing the washer? I do like the hand tighten option for middle of the night swaps

 

[tonyidle]

Not really - just they don't have washers. Which was your original problem.

 

[rb62]

The only reason I said that is we have a friend who has the same type and he was always having problems with it sealing.He used to carry spare washers with him,even changed his hose,Once he had to take a bottle back and change it which seemed a bit strange but it worked!

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[davidathomas42]

What sort of money are people paying for them? I phoned Swift and they said £45+vat. I imagine a dealer saying similar. Tons on eBay for £15 mark but the thought of eBay and gas scares me.

 

[tonyidle]

What sort of money are people paying for them? I phoned Swift and they said £45+vat. I imagine a dealer saying similar. Tons on eBay for £15 mark but the thought of eBay and gas scares me.

Why? Simply look up the seller. It's probably a caravan dealer. Here's a better price:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Propane-H...275780&hash=item21223619b2:g:v70AAOSw9GhYhlPW

An alternative is to purchase a stainless version that is safe for 10 years.

 

[Gellyneck]

Local place to us has all the options and will post.
https://www.thecaravanshop.co.uk/gas-fittings/pigtail-connectors/cat_354.html

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