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.

What is the pressure in a 100 lb propane tank?

At 100°F, a 100 lb propane tank has 172 PSIG of pressure.

How do I know what propane regulator I need?

Types of LP Gas Regulators. A regulator capacity is based on BTUs. When determining the regulator you need for you grill (or any LP gas appliance), you need to know the total BTUs of the appliance or the total BTUs that you are planning to use with the regulator.

What type of valve is on a 100 lb propane tank?

Propane Tank Multi-Valve | 100 lb

Cylinder Multi-Valve is a 10% valve, indicating a full tank through its bleeder valve when the tank is filled with 100 lbs. propane gas, allowing ample room for liquid expansion in warm weather.

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.

Gas Regulators

How do I choose a gas regulator?

The materials of construction for a regulator should be selected based on the properties and purity of the gas being used. Regulators are typically made from brass, aluminum, and 316L stainless steel. Brass is compatible with most of the non-reactive gases. A choice of forged body or barstock construction is available.

What is the advantage of a 2 stage propane regulator?

Second stage regulators function to further decrease pressure to a usable level for appliance demand. These regulators work with the lower pressures delivered by first stage regulators and in turn, lower the pressure even more so that the propane will adequately and safely supply the demand of the appliances.

How do you hook up a 100 pound propane tank to gas grill?

Are all propane valves the same?

As a general rule, the more energy you need to get from your propane tank, the bigger it needs to be. In addition to the varying sizes of propane tanks on the market, however, there are different valve types. The valve is the connecting point between the tank and the fuel source used to refill it.

Do you need a regulator for a 100lb 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.

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.

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 ...

Is there a gauge for a 100lb propane tank?

GASPRO Propane Tank Gauge Level Indicator, Connect to 5-100lb Propane Tanks, Accurate Propane Gauge with POL for Propane Cylinder, RV Camper, Propane Heater, Fire Pit, Gas Grill and More.

How many gallons of propane are in a 100 lb tank?

The Simple Answer

This is true when the propane tank is at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. So, 0.236 gallons x 100 pounds = 23.6 gallons. A 100 lb. tank holds 23.6 gallons and weighs 170 lbs.

Are there different types of propane regulators?

Can you 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.

Do I need a pressure regulator for propane tank?

It does not matter if you have a large propane tank or a small 5 gallon propane cylinder, almost all applications require a pressure regulator. A word of caution - one size does not fit all applications. One regulator may work well on a gas grill but may be too small for a home heating system.

What is a high pressure propane regulator?

High pressure regulators regulate the output pressure from 1 psi to as high as 60 psi. There are a number of different high pressure regulators available. Some high pressure regulators are "preset". That is, the propane pressure is fixed at a certain pressure; i.e., 10 psi or 20 psi.

Can I use a 100lb propane tank on my camper?

Expert Reply: Yes, the # 100019-24 pigtail can be used to connect your dual-cylinder 100 lb propane setup to the regulator on your RV.

Are all two stage propane regulators the same?

The REGO variations of first stage propane regulators are numerous and while they are all designed to work with propane tank pressures, the outlet pressures differ by model. First and second stage propane regulators must be properly matched so that the overall gas system is safe and functional.

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.

What is the pressure on a two stage propane regulator?

The first stage lowers the pressure to around 10 to 15 psi from its much higher number, sometimes 250 or more. Then, the second stage takes it down to around 11 water column inches, which is the right flow for your RV's appliances.