Question about Propane lines

[cherylsart]

Ok, when my Dad built his house he put a propane line in the garage for me. He has one like it out on the patio for the bbq so he doesn't have to buy a tank since the house runs on propane. So if I use the line in the garage, I'll hook up a hose that will run to my Hot Head. Will I need a shut off valve at the line where it comes out of the wall? The line is plumbed in metal pipe just like any other line in the house. I can take a picture of it if you need to see it.

Thanks!

Cheryl

[MikeAurelius]

It won't work for your hot head, sorry. For the hot head, you need full tank pressure of 100 to 125 PSI, the pressure in the line is more like 1/4 to 1/3 PSI.

There is a regulator on the house prior to the line entry that drops the pressure for the household appliances that use gas.

[cherylsart]

Ok, I get it. So the bbq must need much less gas pressure to run properly. A minor or other oxy-propane torch would work though?

[Dale M.]

Ok, I get it. So the bbq must need much less gas pressure to run properly. A minor or other oxy-propane torch would work though?

Yes any "small" torch like a Minor or Bobcat or National 8M with MS7 tip or the new Betta....

Dale