Propane regulator valve

[anne225]

What is the purpose of the brass handle on the propane regulator? When it is turned what influence does it have on the flame? Or doesn't it?
Are you supposed to fiddle with it everytime you turn on your tanks?

I am guilty of fiddling with it and now I am not certain what to do....:oops:

Sorry.......
Anne

[Dale M.]

What is the purpose of the brass handle on the propane regulator? When it is turned what influence does it have on the flame? Or doesn't it?
Are you supposed to fiddle with it everytime you turn on your tanks?

I am guilty of fiddling with it and now I am not certain what to do....:oops:

Sorry.......
Anne

It controls the outlet pressure of regulator... I.E. the pressure at which the fuel or oxygen is supplied to torch....

Pretty comprehensive explanation about regulators and adjusting them in this article.

A Little About Oxygen and Fuel Regulators. (http://www.artglassanswers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8)

Dale

[kbinkster]

It sounds like you are talking about the "T." This is what sets the output pressure of your regulator. Whenever you turn on your tanks, you should turn the "T" (some regulators have a knob - but it does the same thing) up higher than what pressure you want to run and then go to your torch and light it. Then, go back to the regulator and adjust the regulator valve again to the pressure setting that you want.

It is a good idea to set your propane regulator pressure to 10-15 psi. This helps keep the regulator happy. Sometimes, if you set it too low, it will cause fluctuations in your flame.

Your valves on your torch control how much pressure and flow actually get to your torch. The pressure settings on the regulators set the upper limits. So, if you have your pressure set low, you will only be able to get a small flame, no matter how far you open the torch valves. If you set your pressures high, you will still be able to get a small flame, but if you want a big flame, you can open your valves more and get a bigger flame.

The higher you set your pressures, the more sensitive your torch valves will be. At lower pressures, you have to turn the valves more before you see a change in the flame. At higher pressures, you do not have to turn the valve as far to see the change in your flame.

I hope this helps. :)

[anne225]

Thank you so much for the quick responses. I am printing them off for reference and to read and reread!

Once again...the Forum is the BEST source of help and inspiration out there!

Many thanks! =D>
Anne