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New LPG Hose / Tubing Sheet Published

A serious incident has prompted UKLPG to publish a new user information sheet – Use of clips to secure vapour phase lpg hose and tubing to BS3212 and EN1763. The incident was caused when vapour phase lpg hose/tubing was not secured with suitable clips, leading it to becoming detached from the end fittings and resulting in a fire and serious injury.

Hose/tubing with an internal diameter of 8mm or greater and operated at up to 50 mbar may be secured using crimp clips, swaged fittings or worm drive clips. Hose/tubing with an internal diameter of less than 8mm and operated at over 50 mbar should not be secured with worm drive clips.

Hose/tubing should be regularly inspected and replaced if showing signs of damage or deterioration. Hose/tubing fitted to cabinet heaters should be replaced after five years.

Download the user information sheet at www.uklpg.org/information-sheets.php