Alpinekid wrote:

I have a small propane heater, Mr Buddy, or something like that. I takes
a 1lb propane bottle.

I have made a long hose to connect it to my 5gal tank which is outside.

After only a few months the thing stopped working, pilot would not light.
I disconnected the gas line and then removed the regulator.
When I disconnected the low pressure side of the regulator
a reddish light grade oil came out. Lots of it.


Any idea what is happening and why?
Ambient temperature could be high.
Red lube could be assy. grease.
made liquid