What type of propane regulator do I need?

A residential application will require a low pressure regulator which reduces the gas pressure to 6 ounces (10.5 inches water column). This low pressure regulator will be located on or near the main supply tank to the home, motor home, or camper.

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 kind of propane regulator do I need for a gas range?

The propane regulator I recommend for your 100 lb propane tank is the MB Sturgis Vertical 2-Stage Propane Regulator part # 108220 which will need to be mounted in a vertical position.

Are all propane gas regulators the same?

Please note that Propane gas cylinders contain considerably greater pressure than Butane cylinders and as a result, regulators are designed for use with either Propane or Butane and are not interchangeable because of their different design pressures and the different connections on the cylinder itself.

Can I use any propane regulator?

No. Not all propane regulators are created equal. While they do serve the same purpose, different propane setups require different types of propane regulators.

Which Gas Bottle and Regulator do I need?

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.

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.

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.

Can I use any gas regulator?

Propane Regulators are commonly supplied with, or without gauges. As discussed earlier, Acetylene and Propane Regulators should never be used with any other gas than that which they are designed for, although Propane Regulators can be used for Propylene, which is made up of around 50% Propane.

What regulator do I need for patio gas?

As patio gas bottles have a 27mm valve, you should check that you have a 27mm clip-on regulator.

Why do I need 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.

What is the pressure of propane in a home?

Generally, propane pressure should be between 100 and 200 psi ensures that the liquid propane gas remains in a liquid state. 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.

How do you size a regulator?

Use the formula: 0.33 x A1 x P1 = Q1 (does not apply to regulators with filters). A1 = seat orfice area in mm² P1 = inletpressure in bar (a) Q1 = max. flow of air in Nm³/hour through the seat orifice area. Normally the customer gives you the flow (Q1) and the gas.

What psi is red propane regulator?

The R-700C 18 P.S.I. High Pressure Regulator for Vapor Propane is the ideal regulator for use with the larger capacity Red Dragon Construction Heaters, Patio Woks® and Weed Dragon® Torch Kit. R-700C is a straight through flow regulator and has the capacity to deliver nearly 500,000 BTU/hr.

How much psi is in a 100lb propane tank?

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

Are propane and patio gas regulators the same?

Some years ago a new format for propane was introduced called Patio Gas. This is in green bottles and uses a 27mm clip-on regulator. That means that it is not possible to connect to a propane bottle using a butane regulator or vice versa.

What are the different gas regulators?

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.

How do I choose a regulator?

Which regulator is used in domestic gas cylinder?

An LPG gas regulator works to make an automatic gas regulator adjustment, reducing high pressure gas to the required 2.75 kPa gas regulator gas pressure for LPG appliances or equipment.

Which metal gas regulator is best?

Chrome-Plated Brass is usually chosen because of its lower cost, and stainless steel because of its resistance to corrosive gases.

What happens if you oversize a gas regulator?

A regulator with an oversized valve, for the conditions of the intended application, will result in a greater sensitivity to fluctuating inlet pressures, and may cause excessive droop.

How often should a propane regulator be replaced?

Generally, regulators should be replaced every five years. Each regulator is typically stamped by the manufacturer with its date of production.