BBQ quick connect question

[WriteON]

I do not like how the quick connect engages/disengages. I do not feel that good positive click when connecting. And it has to be pressed hard to connect/separate. Can a lube be used on the male and female fittings. If so what gets used. Thank you

 

[Joebobber]

You might want to just replace the fitting. Or turn the air off then connect?

 

[rherrell]

I don't have an answer to how the quick connect feels but I can say with certainty that the flared brass connections for gas never require any kind of lube or Teflon tape. If the connector is flared then it seats in kind of a ball and socket configuration, any lubricant can cause a leak.

 

[egnald]

The older I get - the scarrier I get when it comes to gas and electric. If it were me I would replace it with a new Dozyant or Gaspro or whatever brand I was comfortable with. - Dave

 

[Curly]

I would call up a barbecue seller that does natural gas installs or a furnace/heating company. Their gas fitters would know what if anything you can use on the quick disconnect fittings. Let us know what you learn. I'm going to be getting a natural gas barbecue this year and everything is ready to go except for the QD fitting on the feed.

 

[WriteON]

Resolved. The 2 pieces that connect/disconnect needed a thin coating of synthetic lube. Thanks for all replies. Will check with gas sniffer later.

 

[rherrell]

Just spray the connection with soapy water and look for bubbles. A couple drops of detergent in a spray bottle will do the trick.

 

[Nigelattamworth]

I do not like how the quick connect engages/disengages. I do not feel that good positive click when connecting. And it has to be pressed hard to connect/separate. Can a lube be used on the male and female fittings. If so what gets used. Thank you

A quick spray of WD40 should solve the problem

 

[WriteON]

Just spray the connection with soapy water and look for bubbles. A couple drops of detergent in a spray bottle will do the trick.

Gotcha but......Why I like the sniffer.... It can get to places where it's difficult to get to... (valves, lines, anything high into the grill). Another bonus at my age (hehe) I do not have to bend, lean, get on knees for low areas. The sniffer has a decent flex line.

 

[Woodchipper]

Gas and electric? I keep a bottle of soapy water. My father was an engineer in the appliance industry for about 38 years. There was a saying when people said gas was dangerous. I used it when I sold appliances.
"Do you know what gas smells like?" "Yes."
"What does electricity smell like?" Blank looks here.
Saw a sign in a gift shop: When looking for a gas leak, move a match along the gas line. When you hear a loud noise, you have found the leak.