Changing Power Inflator Hose

[shotthebreeze]

Hi folks,

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me how to change the power inflator hose. I have one that is way too long and I just bought another one that should fit perfectly. Any help would be appreciated. All I need to know is the best way to remove it from the first stage...

 

[InkDiver]

all you need is a wrench. i use a small adjustable crescent wrench, so i can use it for LP and HP hoses.

 

[skippy31]

A wrench to take it off. Be careful not to marr the surface. Make sure when you put the other one on the o-ring is in place otherwise it will leak.

Other than that nothing to it. Make sure the new one is tight enough it can't come loose on it's own, but don't over tighten.

Mat.

 

[shotthebreeze]

all you need is a wrench. i use a small adjustable crescent wrench, so i can use it for LP and HP hoses.

Right on. I figured a wrench would do. There's an O ring on the end of the hose that goes into the first stage, right?

 

[InkDiver]

Right on. I figured a wrench would do. There's an O ring on the end of the hose that goes into the first stage, right?

Exactly. just be sure that it is clean. Also, don't overtighten, the pressure will seal the hose to the 1st stage.

By the way, I grew up on Cape Cod.

 

[spectrum]

You just want to load up very lightly on the wrench. Tighten like you are afraid it will break. When in use the pressure end loads the threads and it won't even think about moving.

 

[fisheater]

One last thing to add: finger tighten first, so as to make sure you're not cross-threading. Wrench only the last bit of tightness.

 

[Garrobo]

Lefty-loosy, check the O-ring, righty-tighty.

 

[John_B]

One last thing to add: finger tighten first, so as to make sure you're not cross-threading. Wrench only the last bit of tightness.

Always good advice, no matter what you are tightening. :14: