What happens if you have 2 regulators on a propane tank?

Expert Reply: If you try to use two regulators you will most likely have too low of pressure you run your propane accessories. We had a customer come back who tried to use a RV gas grill that was regulated from a propane source that was already regulated and the pressure was too low for the grill to work properly.
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Is it OK to have 2 propane regulators?

If a first stage regulator is used in an LP Gas plumbing system, a second stage regulator must be installed downstream. In other words, a first stage regulator can't be installed independently in an LP Gas system. There must be a second stage regulator installed as well.
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What happens if you have two propane regulators in series?

Two regulators installed in series can handle the pressure drop with good sensitivity while avoiding the problems encountered when taking large pressure drops across one valve.
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Why does my camper have two propane regulators?

To regulate the propane pressure, your RV has a two-stage propane regulator. This is a component that fits between the tank to the rest of the system, and it takes the fuel coming out of the tank at a high pressure (or PSI) and brings it down to a manageable flow.
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Will two propane tanks equalize?

If the propane in the tanks are under pressure,then on connecting them, both tanks will be full of propane as it is a gas. Had it been water, or in a liquid form, then both the tanks will have the same level no matter how you arrange them.
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Will a BBQ work with 2 regulators?

Expert Reply: If you try to use two regulators you will most likely have too low of pressure you run your propane accessories. We had a customer come back who tried to use a RV gas grill that was regulated from a propane source that was already regulated and the pressure was too low for the grill to work properly.
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Can I use a propane tank without a regulator?

Here's the short answer: if you plan to use a 20 lb. propane tank (like you would use on a gas grill pictured here) you will need a regulator to connect to that tank.
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Why do we use two regulator for some gases?

The advantage of a two stage regulator is that the pressure flow remains consistent until the tank is nearly empty. Therefore, you might want to use a double stage regulator on a gas chromatograph (GC), but for a typical Schlenk line a single stage regulator would suffice.
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What is the difference between a first and second stage regulator?

The first stage of the regulator is the part of the regulator that attaches directly to the cylinder, this reduces the pressure of the air from the cylinder down to an intermediate pressure held in the hose which connects to the second stage of the regulator, the second stage of the regulator sometimes called the ...
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What is the difference between a two stage and single stage propane regulator?

Generally, a single-stage regulator is recommended where inlet pressure does not vary greatly or where periodic readjustment of delivery pressure does not present a problem. A two-stage regulator, however, provides constant delivery pressure with no need for periodic readjustment.
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What kind of regulator do I need for a 100 pound propane tank?

Expert Reply: For your 100 lb propane tank and 30,000 btu ventless heater you should use the Camco Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator w/ P.O.L # CAM59333 to maintain constant pressure. The inlet on this regulator is a 1/4" NPT connector and the outlet is a 3/8" NPT connector.
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Do I need a gas regulator at each appliance?

Gas regulators are needed at both LPG or propane gas fueled appliances and at natural gas fueled appliances to assure a smooth delivery of fuel at the pressure and flow rate required by the heater or appliance.
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Can a propane regulator be too big?

If the gas regulator is too large, too much gas will flow into the appliance and may cause an explosion. If the gas regulator is too small, the appliance will operate inefficiently or not at all. There are two basic types of gas regulators, one used for natural gas and the other for propane.
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Are all propane regulators the same pressure?

Every propane gas grill uses an LP regulator, but not all regulators are created equal. Though the purpose is the same, different types of setups require different types of regulators. The type of regulator a grill needs is based on the specific propane application requirements.
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What pressure does a 20lb propane tank have?

Normally, the pressure inside a propane tank fluctuates slightly based on the outside temperature. For example, a standard 20-pound propane tank at 70 degrees will have 145 psi internal pressure. That same tank on a 100-degree day will have 172 psi of pressure.
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Can I use any regulator on grill?

Absolutely not. If a BBQ grill comes with a low pressure regulator, you MUST use a low pressure regulator dialed in at 11″ W.C. pressure.
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Why do I need a dual stage regulator?

Industrial two stage regulators are designed to reduce pressure levels in dual stages, which allows an application's unusable high pressure levels to be safely converted into usable lower pressure levels.
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