Macroline problem Ego 11

[Magic Rat]

Hi folks,after some macroline advice on an Ego11.
I've tried all ways to stop it leaking,bought two new bits today cut it as straight as possible,tried a bit of grease.
Used all of the new line trying to stop the leak.
Took out the silver clamps and greased the O rings.
Still leaks,although sometimes is stops or is a tiny hiss.
Re gas again and it leaks again!
Any tricks of the trade?

 

[den656]

I used to get a leak now and again on my lines after reassembly , one thing i would do is make sure the line is fully inserted , then if it was hissing tug a little on the line to tighten it against the macro fitting if you follow me ,only thing i have had to do in that situation, good luck

 

[Magic Rat]

Yes ,suppose tugging on it when it's pressurised will seat it more ill try that.
Cheers

 

[Kevin Winter]

Be very careful to cut it dead straight, and leave it a little longer than you think you need. (I use a macroline cutter, which gives a perfect cut every time)
Also, make sure it is ALL the way into the fitting - it's suprising how often it just hasn't gone all the way in (said the actress to the bishop)

 

[Magic Rat]

Just ordered some more line and a macro cutter.
Cheers.

 

[Fanta]

ive always used a stanley when cutting macro, never had any problems

 

[Magic Rat]

That's what I'm using.
Replaced the Angel one while I was at it with no problems!
So line cutter and new hose and start again.

 

[Big_jim]

Better off spending your money on a new elbow/ fitting I reckon

Btw macroline cutters are over priced. A generic conduit cutter from hardware store does the same job for half the price.

 

[Magic Rat]

It's the Ego11 one which screws in not an elbow ,got a spares kit ,any ideas how to get to O ring all ?
I can see the one at the bottom O ring which connects to reg.

 

[Magic Rat]

Nothing on telly so changed O ring with an O ring out of a spare elbow greased it up,NO LEAK hooray thank you.
(Didn't know the little collar just pulled out).
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