Does a propane fireplace need a regulator?
If your fire pit is located just 10 feet away from the meter, it might not need to be regulated BUT if the gas line is supplying a pool heater or any other appliance OR if it’s traveling a long distance, your gas plumber will need to regulate the gas line accordingly.
What propane regulator do I need for a gas fireplace?
Since a fireplace is a low pressure application, you could use a single stage regulator like # CAM59013, especially if you’re speaking of a small fire-pit type fireplace with the hose from the tank run being less than 20 feet or so.
What should the pressure be on a propane fireplace?
Propane fired systems should have an input pressure of 11.3 inches of water column (not psi) to a maximum of 14 inches.
Can a propane regulator be installed inside?
If a LP gas regulator is installed inside a building, it must be vented to the outside atmosphere using copper tubing (vent extension). The vent extension must terminate at a point at least 3 feet from any opening back into the building.
What kind 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.
Why do I need a regulator with propane?
The purpose of the regulator is to control the flow of gas vapor from the container to the burner tip. The regulator ensures safety by providing over-pressure protection, usually by means of a pressure relief device. This is why we often refer to the regulator as the heart of the propane system.
Are all propane regulators the same?
Are All Gas Grill Regulators the Same? 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.
What should a propane regulator be set at?
10-200 psi in the LP gas storage tank. 0.4 psi at typical residential appliances.
Where do you mount a propane regulator?
LP Gas Tank Regulator Installation It is necessary for all ASME propane tanks in service to have a regulator installed no more than 36 inches from the tank’s service valve. Regulator installations at the tank will be either a single stage regulator, high pressure regulator or integral two-stage regulator.
Where should a gas regulator be installed?
Outdoor Installation Always position the regulator vent so moisture (rain, snow) or foreign particles cannot enter the vent opening. Itron recommends placing the vent downward. Locate the vent away from building eaves, window openings, or building air intakes.
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.