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Propane Regulator

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:05 pm
by ZealousAlcoholic
I am having a hard time finding a propane regulator, and I don't think I know what to look for. Any names or links would be greatly appreciated.

Could I rig up a paintball regulator? Or is there something special about a propane regulator?

Thanks in advance!

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:12 pm
by Mihlrad
go to the air tools section of home depot/lowes or w/e and look for inline regulators.


omg it is hard to type with one hand, stupid ass hot glue burnt my poor pinky finger.


P.S love fir baking soda and water

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:51 pm
by rna_duelers
Just use any air compressor regulator becuase the propane bottles only have 90psi pressure in them so a usual compressor regulator is what i use.

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:18 pm
by x.X.Cpt.Rollhart.X.x
Dont buy an airflow regulator, you need a PRESSURE regulator ...

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:23 pm
by Mihlrad

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:43 pm
by DanielS
Or you can use Mr. Heater part #F273719<--I think That's it, not sure though. It is a regulator meant for propane and is very consistent.

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:49 pm
by ZealousAlcoholic
So a normal air regulator will do the job? Thanks for the info.

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:50 pm
by Mihlrad
an air tool regulator... air is a gas, propane is a gas... figure it out.

Just buy what i posted.

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:11 pm
by ZealousAlcoholic
figured, just making sure propane didnt react with anything (o-rings and such) in a normal pneu reg.

Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:08 am
by CS
On air compressor regulators it specifically states to not be used for bottled gas. This is because there is a small hole that is used in regulation process that will leak a small steady stream of propane. This normally wont be a problem of you becoming a fireball, but is annoying in the fact of the smell. Simply answered, the pneumatic regulator will work.

On a side note I plan on making a homemade regulator of mine when ever I get a lathe...

Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:10 pm
by ZealousAlcoholic
Something we all have said more that once... "whenever I get a lathe..."

Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:03 pm
by CS
Yea, how true, although I think most of this forum can admit I dont make wild claims and usally follow threw with them. Although if all works out im going next weekend down to the Vegas Harbor Freight to get the 8x12 lathe...

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:54 pm
by ZealousAlcoholic
And I envy you even more...
Cant wait to see what you can do with that!