Big Buddy?

[g2integra]

Do I need to use teflon tape to make sure gas is not leaking?

[captainshane]

I wouldn't think so. There are rubber o-rings in the hoses and seals up when using the 1# tanks.

[croixflats]

A good snug turn and you will be good to go.

[merkman]

No

You don't want a small piece of it getting into your lines.

[Ed Carlson]

The brass fittings on the bulk hoses are designed well to self seal. If the fitting is in good shape and the o-rings are in good shape and intact, your good. Skip the tape on all factory made temporary use hoses.

Full time permanent gas line installations with brass fittings, tape may be wise to use.

On 1# tanks, just turn them backwards a turn before you start the clockwise tightening process to seat it into the regulator.

This is so you get good correct treading and do not cross thread it.

I find that going backwards and than reverse directions to clockwise insures the treads start properly, and insures a good seal with no leaks on a 1# tank.

Hope this is helpful.

[HaRdWaTeR jUnKy]

Nope, never had a problem with mine!

[zamboni]

I have told the story on here before about mine starting on fire. It was completely my fault, I had gloves on when hooking up the hose. I will never do that again. Use your bare hands, you get a much better feel and less slip.

[BizzityB]

Never had a problem with mine just make sure to snug it up nice.

[boatfixer]

Teflon tape should only be used on "pipe threads". Never use it on a flared fittings, neither the flare or the thread, never.