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propane problems
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:03 pm
by jmc21986
i have a 3 inch chamber appx 2 feet long and a 1 1/12 inch barrel apprx 4 feet long. i built a propane meter that has a 3/8th inch pipe that is 10 inchs long thats attached to the chamber that i cant get to fire except for once that barely had any power. im useing a latern ignitor as my ignitor i really need help with solveing this problem. im really bad with math and could use the help.
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:08 pm
by Zeus
What pressure are you using, and exactly what is the meter volume.
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:14 pm
by jmc21986
well i tried around 40 psi? and i dont mean to sound dumb but what is "meter volume"?
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:15 pm
by Zeus
The meter pipe volume, that includes fittings.
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:37 pm
by jmc21986
can i get an example?
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:44 pm
by Zorlord
jmc21986 wrote:can i get an example?
I think they mean the literal volume of your meter. Like how many cubic inches it is.
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:52 pm
by jmc21986
it is a 3/8th inch pipe thats 10 inches long with two valves and a hose about 2 feet long with a pressure gage.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:25 pm
by Binder17
Assuming the atmospheric pressure where you live is 14.5 psi and the volume of your meter is 1.2 cu in. Your pressure should be around 85psi. If you live at a high elevation then reduce the pressure
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:53 pm
by DYI
jmc, you still haven't given the volume of your fuel meter. Measure it and tell us, or you're not going to get anywhere with this question.
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:13 pm
by jmc21986
i apologize but i dont know how to do that. i live in ohio. i am a newb at all of this