Hello!
Recently, we replaced the 4' long hose that connects our portable grill to our 5 gallon propane tank, because the hose was leaking. We didn't inspect the hose at the time, assuming that the weather had caused it to crack.
Well, I went out back today (taking a break from cleaning the wheels on my car) and smelled propane. Sure enough, there was a hole in the hose. I assumed that somehow the rubber had melted (the hole was close to the regulator on the grill), but on closer inspection, I found that something had chewed through it. I assume it was a squirrel.
Firepower isn't an option (the squirrels around here outnumber me by far, and my girlfriend wants to catch one and keep it for a pet; also, knowing this area, it's probably illegal), so does anyone have any ideas on how to deter them? I had the idea of getting a piece of flexible conduit to cover the hose, but I'm not sure I can get one big enough to get around the fittings, and I'm sure there's a better idea.
Catching and releasing's probably not a good idea, simply due to the sheer numbers of them around here...
Any thoughts would be appreciated...thanks in advance!