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adapting propane injection meter

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 5:11 pm
by bennettjackson
please help, i have everything done for a propane injection system im just a little confused on how to adapt the torch head to the pressure regulator, thank you

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 5:19 pm
by jimmy101
Short length of pressure hose and a couple hose clamps.

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 5:24 pm
by metalmeltr
Remove the torch tube-unscrew it- use a 1/4" compresion to 1/4" NPT adapter
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/say-hel ... 21926.html
there is a picture here of how mine is set up

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 5:28 pm
by bennettjackson
thanks can i find one of those at a lowes or home depot?

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 5:35 pm
by metalmeltr
yes they should be in stock at either HD or Lowes. Mine came from HD

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 6:18 pm
by bennettjackson
ok thank you, last question, my mixing fan is about 6 inches from the back end of my chamber, would the propane still function if i threaded my fittings into the back coupling behind the fan?

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 7:11 pm
by metalmeltr
It won't make any differance what so ever.

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 6:36 pm
by bennettjackson
thank you, also what type of hose are you using if any?

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 6:43 pm
by metalmeltr
I used to use a short peice of air hose. i heve replace it with the swivel fitting in the post about my gun.