Caddies104 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Hi Just had our AT serviced and the engineer has stated that the pigtail is just over 5 years old. Thought I would get it replaced but when you go into various websites the date on the new pigtail is not in the details. Even some on EB that are stated new are already over 5 years old when you magnify the picture. Why are they not dated ?? Even the CMC have not got the date in the description. Any advice appreciated :-) Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Hi Derek, The first job I did on our AT was to replace the rubber pigtail with a Gaslow Stainless Steel hose with a 20 year life. Is this possible on yours or do you have the crash protection version? Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddies104 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 Not sure but here is a pic (Photo edited to .jpg to show up in post - Keithl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Truma's rupture protection hoses can be identified by a button near the end that connects to the gas bottle. Historically the button was green (visible in your photo) and on this link https://shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1030216/propane-hose-450mm-uk-with-rupture-protection but evidently it's black on current hoses. https://www.leisurespares.co.uk/brands/truma/gas-control-fittings-truma/truma-high-pressure-hoses The date of manufacture is printed on the Truma hose and Truma advises a MAXIMUM service life of 10 years for these hoses, but UK servicing technicians may well prefer that the hose be replaced after 5 years. This Dutch webpage goes into more detail https://www.gimeg.nl/en-gb/technical-accessories/gas-technology/hoses/truma-hd-gas-hose-rubber-sbs-g8-eu-45-cm-5616350 (It's stating the obvious but, if the Truma hose is replaced with one lacking rupture protection, the Truma hose's safety functionality will be lost.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddies104 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 Thanks for the useful replies, guess I have the HRP type…. Always wandered what that green button was for !? Now how do you know how old the new one will be if they don’t “advertise” the date of manufacture on the product ? Derek :-) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddies104 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 Example,, of advertising New, when date is 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Gaslow sell a travel safe adapter 01-1685 for £6.99 once fitted you can then use standard rubber or stainless. When i order my rubber pigtails from Gasit last year they came with 2021 on them. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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