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tb80

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Weber Retainer Clip Substitute - Is this a bad idea?
« on: April 14, 2016, 05:47:20 PM »
I lost the retaining clip for the gas assist system on my performer. It was hard for me to justify the $10 cost for a replacement.   I found this clip at a hardware store:



I tried pulling the hose back out and it didn't move. Any reason why this won't work or is too dangerous? I don't want to play around with propane.


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Troy

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Re: Weber Retainer Clip Substitute - Is this a bad idea?
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2016, 06:31:45 PM »
Should be fine.  I've done the same.

I call the clips  "oh jesus" clips

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tb80

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Re: Weber Retainer Clip Substitute - Is this a bad idea?
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2016, 06:32:24 PM »
Quote from: Troy on April 14, 2016, 06:31:45 PM
Should be fine.  I've done the same.

I call the clips  "oh jesus" clips

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Thanks.
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mrgoodbar67

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Re: Weber Retainer Clip Substitute - Is this a bad idea?
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2016, 06:42:38 PM »
that works......but use duct tape instead.

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swamprb

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Re: Weber Retainer Clip Substitute - Is this a bad idea?
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2016, 07:53:41 PM »
Quote from: tb80 on April 14, 2016, 05:47:20 PM
I lost the retaining clip for the gas assist system on my performer. It was hard for me to justify the $10 cost for a replacement.   I found this clip at a hardware store:



I tried pulling the hose back out and it didn't move. Any reason why this won't work or is too dangerous? I don't want to play around with propane.



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Re: Weber Retainer Clip Substitute - Is this a bad idea?
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2016, 02:54:54 AM »
Quote from: mrgoodbar67 on April 14, 2016, 06:42:38 PM
that works......but use duct tape instead.

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