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Propane Regulator Uses

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:34 pm
by Atlantis
I recently scavenged a propane regulator off a grill we threw away, I was wonder if it could serve any purpose other than to regulate propane. What is the setting on a standar regulator, what pressure does it bring it down to? I'm just wondering if I could use this for something pneumatic.

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:11 pm
by nicholai
im pretty sure those regulators are sealed and set to deliver somewhere between 5-15 psi for gas grill uses. Most of them cant be adjusted as far as i know and really dont serve much of a purpose for spud guns unless you have a very large volume meter pipe.

I think they would work good for a pilot light on a flamethrower though :)

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:21 pm
by Mr.Taterhead
I also have several regulators of the same and was wondering if they could be used. I am going to experiment with them over the next few days and I will let you know my results. They are so easy to get and with the fittings and hose, I hope someone can find a way to use them on a pneumatic.

Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:01 am
by rna_duelers
the one i has regulates to 7 KPA which is very low pressure.And i dont think they are useful for anything esle but there job.

Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:16 pm
by Atlantis
Are there any parts inside the ragulator I can use? Anyhting to make a rubber seal with?

Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:22 pm
by MrCrowley
i cant even open my gas reg its made solid! cant even scrounge a 1/4" nipple of it, its like glued in there :evil:

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:40 pm
by Atlantis
I found a use for it, is anyone familiar with a Ruben's Tube?

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:09 pm
by MrCrowley
no, but what do you use it for?

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:08 pm
by Pete Zaria
Here's a cool video of a Ruben's Tube in action.



Peace,
Pete Zaria.

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:29 pm
by pyromanic13
wow I think I might have to make one of those!