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ZealousAlcoholic
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:05 pm

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!
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:12 pm

go to the air tools section of home depot/lowes or w/e and look for inline regulators.


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Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:51 pm

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.
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Dont buy an airflow regulator, you need a PRESSURE regulator ...
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... em an inline regulator = http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... lpage=none
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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.
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So a normal air regulator will do the job? Thanks for the info.
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an air tool regulator... air is a gas, propane is a gas... figure it out.

Just buy what i posted.
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:11 pm

figured, just making sure propane didnt react with anything (o-rings and such) in a normal pneu reg.
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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...
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Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:10 pm

Something we all have said more that once... "whenever I get a lathe..."
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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...
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And I envy you even more...
Cant wait to see what you can do with that!
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