Tool for tightning/losening the gas-safety valve

[AlanC]

Snip

The in-line brass connector is a snap open/close that is actuated by hand - no tools.

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Can you point me at the supplier for the in-line connector please. Thinking of doing that to our system.

Alan

 

[Jabberwocky]

Still no good for hands like mine with no grip! But good tip anyway.

Grip is not so important - there is a collar that just needs pulling inline with the connector. Some good camping stores sell the connector, it might be worth locating one and just try it.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Can you point me at the supplier for the in-line connector please. Thinking of doing that to our system.

Alan

Here you go..........https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008R68QF0/?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[AlanC]

Perfect, thanks

Alan

 

[Brian’s Dad]

I solved the problem by fitting the Calor combined regulator and tap with an in-line quick release gas fitting.
Now it's easy to check if there is any gas by just releasing the in-line fitting and lifting the cylinder and giving a shake.
The VW system is one of the most awkward tap/regulator combinations I have ever seen.

@WelshGas I'm considering your conversion to the Camping regulator, I was looking at a way of preserving the old hose in case I want to go back to the original setup. Do you think this cardiac QR would screw straight on to the spigot at the water tank? https://www.cadacinternational.com/uk/quick-release-coupling/ I could then connect a new regulator and hose on to it.

 

[WelshGas]

@WelshGas I'm considering your conversion to the Camping regulator, I was looking at a way of preserving the old hose in case I want to go back to the original setup. Do you think this cardiac QR would screw straight on to the spigot at the water tank? https://www.cadacinternational.com/uk/quick-release-coupling/ I could then connect a new regulator and hose on to it.

Sorry, no idea. I just bought a spare hose as the Calor Campingaz regulator requires the fitting on the VW hose to be removed. NB, the VW hose is not a simple red rubber hose. It has a very significant internal polyurethane lining. Had to use a heat gun to soften it to push fit on the connectors.

 

[Ting Tong]

@WelshGas I'm considering your conversion to the Camping regulator, I was looking at a way of preserving the old hose in case I want to go back to the original setup. Do you think this cardiac QR would screw straight on to the spigot at the water tank? https://www.cadacinternational.com/uk/quick-release-coupling/ I could then connect a new regulator and hose on to it.

The club shop sell the Gok pigtail if you need to replace it.

Genuine Gok Gas Hose & Seal Kit - CampervanBits

Replacement gas hose assembly & seal kit for VW California 2006 onwards

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[westfalia]

The club shop sell the Gok pigtail if you need to replace it.

Genuine Gok Gas Hose & Seal Kit - CampervanBits

Replacement gas hose assembly & seal kit for VW California 2006 onwards

vwcaliforniaclub.com

That link says `These items must be replaced every five years`

Have they made new regs for these in the UK? i've just checked
the german regs again and its still 10 yrs over here.

 

[KGCali]

Could be it's not on theire webshop did not check myself , i saw it in the showroom last week when i was there myself . It has GOK on it witch i think is a gas equipment suplier . Try and search using that maybe?
@AlanC
EDIT : found it even cheaper
https://www.obelink.nl/gok-gasflessleutel-blauw.html


https://www.google.be/search?q=gok+gas+sleutel&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=nl-be&client=safari

Now on Amazon but £10!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074JZR48K/?tag=eliteelect-21