Propane Regulator

[countrycharm]

Hi,

I am new but I have a question. We are just getting our studio set up we are working in a old labor house. Since the property is located in the country, we need propane to heat our studio. We had two lines run to the home from a large 250 gallon tank, one for the furnace and one line for our torches. The propane coming out of the tank has a regulator set a 10 psi, a second regulator is required for the furnace also set at 10 psi.

When we hooked up our torch regulator, we were unable to make any adjustments. when the propane is on the regulator reads 10 psi, but we are unable to turn it down. I believe the problem is that we do not have enough pressure on the back side of the regulator for it to function properly.

We did test the regulator on a regular small tank and it seemed to work fine.

So my question is do we need the second regulator at all or just go with the preset regulator at 10 psi coming out of our tank.

Any input would be greatly appriciated.

Thank you

Jennifer
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[Dale M.]

Hi,

The propane coming out of the tank has a regulator set a 10 psi, a second regulator is required for the furnace also set at 10 psi.



Do you mean both lines, one for torch and one for furnace, BOTH have 10 psi regulators on them.?

Two things here...... IF you use 10psi propane at torch you probably will have to set oxygen at about 20 psi or so.... This is a lot of "push" for small torch....But yes you could do it.

Any adjustable regulator should be able to regulate pressure from the "supply pressure" down to "zero"..... Generally there is no required "backside" (minimum) pressure....

I have to think there is something amiss with the connection or regulator or the connection configuration while your adjustable regulator is on the 10psi line...

Dale

[MikeAurelius]

I seriously doubt your furnace is running on 10 PSI of propane, more like 1/3 to 1/2 PSI.

The line from the tank to the house is usually pressurized at about 5 PSI...

I'd call the installers and have them come out and check the system out. Something doesn't sound right.