Propane regulator Question.

[mary1_$]

Can you use a oxygen regulator for propane? The tag said it was for propane but the label is green.It also said on the regulator its a compressed gas regulator.Here is a photo of it. I'm confused??????It also said oxygen on regulator.Max. inlet 3000 PSIG. It's a medalist model #250-80-540

[Emiko]

Oxy regulator doesn't physically fit propane tanks because the thread goes the opposite direction. Oxy is clockwise and propane is counterclockwise.

[Dale M.]

If it says "Oxygen" and its green its probably for oxygen ... Tag is PROBABLY WRONG...

Other consideration is tank connector, it has to be a CGA-510 specification for propane.

http://www.concoa.com/index.php?page...ref=10&cga=510

By the picture it is not. it is a CGA-540 which is oxygen.

http://www.concoa.com/index.php?page...ref=10&cga=540

The key here is the model number ending in "540" would indicate oxygen.

As Emiko says propane hose connector threads will be left-hand.. IF it does NOT have small groove is the "flats" where you would apply a wrench its not for propane.

Also if "tank" gauge goes up to 2500psi ( or maybe 3000psi) its oxygen.... IF it were propane it would only up to 250 to maybe 500 psi...

Dale

[mary1_$]

I guess this means if it fit's I can use it. I was confused becouse the tag on it said propane. But with the green lable and all . Oh well.

Originally Posted by Emiko

Oxy regulator doesn't physically fit propane tanks because the thread goes the opposite direction. Oxy is clockwise and propane is counterclockwise.

[GLASSFREEK]

its an oxy reg.

mike