Propane Hose with 1/4" Male Fitting Does Not Fit Regulator with 1/4" Female Fitting

Question:

I just purchase 2 of these hoses along with the cameo dual two stage regulator. The fittings however dont match up. I would need to remove the brass fitting on the regulator to be able to attach the 1/4 inch male fitting on the hose. Is this correct or should I have a different hose or is there another fitting I need? They both stated a 1/4 inch fitting so I expected them to match up.

asked by: Mike C

Expert Reply:

From the picture that you attached it looks like the regulator has a 1/4" SAE inverted flare, like the Camco Automatic Changeover 2-Stage Propane Regulator # CAM59005 does. This means that only hoses that have the 1/4" male inverted flare, like part # CAM59053, will fit.

Since the MB Sturgis Propane Hose w/ Back Check # 100473-15-MBS that you purchased does not have the inverted flare you will simply need to remove the fitting that is currently on your regulator and install the Sturgis Propane Hose directly. You will want to be sure to put Teflon Tape on the male 1/4" fitting on the hose before installation to make sure that it has a proper seal.

expert reply by: Jon G