Ok MNdrifter here’s a rookie question. Aren’t heaters and appliances supposed to work at specific pressures? How big a high flow did you buy and where did you set it? Some go to very high pressures. If changing to a high flow is safe I’m heading to the store. This has been an interesting thread, I’m learning a few things.
Yes. The regulator knocks down pressure from the tank and smooths out the flow of gas. The appliance also has a regulator/gas control valve that knocks it down again to appropriate pressure for the device. I’m not an appliance repair man so I do not know exactly how all that works.
IF you guys feel safe with electric devices-tank heaters, 100 watt bulbs, etc, what’s the difference between that and bringing a tank inside? Wouldn’t the electric device be the igniter? How about heat tape wrapped around the tank AND regulator?
The difference is it’s outside, propane is heavier than air and if there’s a leak it will vent out the bottom of the propane enclosure. It will not have a chance to pool and get to an explosive level. If inside a tight enclosure such as a fish house, it will pool somewhere and very easily get to an explosive level.
Here’s the regulator I have on my wheel house. It was recommended on the ice castle owners group. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T37FV28?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&fbclid=IwAR1uoMqe40JjxE4_cLFqvY522bpfAeYfAc7kLcR4YhCAxPiZcLQZBWZ70L0
From what I understand you can get a quality one at pretty much any propane dealer.
