Propane regulator question

[del]

Back ground I have a heater and stove that is designed for throw away 1pd propane tanks.

When I installed my propane tank I found that if I put a regulator on the tank the heater would not function, so I removed it (I believe it has a built in regulator). Now I am trying to find a hose to connect up my colmen cook stove (also originally designed for a 1pd bottle, with a regulator of its own) and am told I need a regulator on the tank, because the propane will turn to liquid in the line. Suggestions?

del

[Dale M.]

They are all over the place.....

Try here to identify what hose fits your particular application..

http://www.mrheater.com/products.asp?catid=58

You could also inquire if they would send you a file called ...

MH Propane Access Installation Guide-1.pdf

It has all sorts of connection options for all sorts of tanks and hoses and lamps and stoves... I wish they has it up on site, but they don't....


Dale

[mechmagcn]

Both your stove and heater should run on high pressure gas. The problem in running a long run of high pressure propane is the condensation of an oily residue in the lines. On some RVs, with the propane cylinders mounted on each side, there was a problem with this condensation in the high pressure crossover line. The common "fix" is to install a 10 PSI regulator on the cylinder. This will alleviate the high pressure in the line but will not affect how your appliances function.

[del]

Both your stove and heater should run on high pressure gas. The problem in running a long run of high pressure propane is the condensation of an oily residue in the lines. On some RVs, with the propane cylinders mounted on each side, there was a problem with this condensation in the high pressure crossover line. The common "fix" is to install a 10 PSI regulator on the cylinder. This will alleviate the high pressure in the line but will not affect how your appliances function.

Any idea where to get said 10 psi regulator?

del

[madjack]

Del, any propane or propane accessory outlet should have them...they will be red as opposed to blue(which is low pressure)...I just use an outlet tree(available from Coleman or Century at most sporting goods outlets), that attaches to the 20# tank...I set a lantern on top and run rubber hoses to the stove...the control valve on (1#feed) stoves and lanterns have a built in regulator.....
madjack