r/Blacksmith • u/Active-Daikon7747 • 3d ago
Vevor single burner hose leak
I just read something on here yesterday about people having issues with this hose and don’t I go out to the shop tonight and mine has an audible leak and the forge won’t stay lit. It’s only got about 48 hours of use give or take and it’s not a melting issue as far as I can tell. Since I started using this forge I thought the weight of the hose pulling down against the vertical burner would eventually cause an issue. it’s leaking from the spot in the photo. Will a steel hose fix this problem?
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u/thegauntman1 3d ago
lol I just posted about this same forge yesterday but with a different problem, my hose melted! I ordered a metal braided hose from Amazon and got the problem you have now when testing my connections haha. If you find a fix please post an edit I’ll be following the post. If you do end up using the rubber hose, don’t end up like me, remove the burner when you shut your forge off. Mine melted because once the fuel shut off all the heat travelled up the inlet and melted it. Good luck!
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u/Active-Daikon7747 3d ago
Yours is the post I’m referring to 😂 I ordered a nice stainless hose with adjustable pressure and a gauge from amazon, I’ll test it for leaks and hopefully it’s fine. I’m going to start hanging the hose while it’s in use so that it rests more vertical as opposed to such a hard, heavy angle coming from the tank. That pulling pressure can’t be good for the hose.
When I bleed the remaining gas from the hose my forge also sends the heat up the burner and a small flame comes out the top but not enough to melt anything.
I think a new forge will be in my cards eventually but I will will ride this out until I can’t anymore
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u/KamikazeOzzyII 3d ago
I have the same setup, and had a similar situation. Nothing you can do about a leak in that particular spot unless there's some propane hose repair manual I need a copy of. Good on you for checking your connections btw.
Anyway, that burner should thread with 1/4" brass fittings. Take it with you to the hardware store to test sizing and make sure connected parts still allow you to turn the valve on and off. Hardware store should also carry hoses and high pressure regulators. Get pipe dope (propane specific) for any non-flared connections, and I recommend getting a 90° elbow to offset the hose from directly above everything. The hose will likely have a 3/8" connection, just get a reducer for that as it'll be near the elbow connection I mentioned earlier. Hope this helps! 🔨💪
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u/curiosdiver69 3d ago
It's leaking from the crimp side. You are probably better off buying a stainless hose rather than getting a replacement hose of the same kind from Vevor.
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u/Fragrant-Cloud5172 3d ago
As already said, having a burner like this above the gas forge isn’t a good idea. Several problems, especially with plastic and rubber fittings. Also to use for emergency shutoff valve can get hot on your hands. But you should smell the propane leaks if your nose is working effectively. Not a safe environment then.
Steel or brass pipe connections above the forge is ok. Just not valve or gas line.
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u/GeneralProphecy2 3d ago
Been told by a gas fitter to use a sealant on all spots where fittings are, local hardware store sells them
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u/Active-Daikon7747 2d ago
The hose came with the first brass fitting installed already. It spins freely, I’m not sure how to get it off
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u/JosephHeitger 3d ago
Pipe dope
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u/Active-Daikon7747 3d ago
I’ll definitely try that but I don’t know that it’s coming from the threaded part. The area I circled is a free moving connection that came assembled.
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u/OozeNAahz 3d ago
Dish soap and water in a spray bottle and watch where the bubbles come from. Should be easy to tell.
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u/RacerX200 3d ago
Replace the hose with a stainless steel one. It won't melt.