Petroleum gaskets... same across the board?
makestufffromthings wrote 05/07/2023 at 14:50 • 0 pointsI'm considering repurposing a propane torch valve for use with gasoline (I need the fine control the valve provides). However, does anyone know if the existing seals will be compromised by exposure to gasoline?
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From my career in the oilfield, I say absolutely. Hydrocarbons are hydrocarbons. We never changed anything out when the wells would produce gases as opposed to liquids. As always, be safe with flammables and test your assembly with air pressure. An easy and proper test would be to screw a pressure gauge into one end, and a Schrader "tank valve" (available on Amazon) on the other end. Use a bicycle pump to put some pressure in the assembly, remove pump, and write down the pressure. Check pressure after a few hours. If you lost pressure, you have a leak. Leaks can be located with a soapy water solution in a spray bottle. Have fun, be safe, and always wear eye protection and other PPE (chemical gloves, etc.)
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