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Propane regulation with air regulator?
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:23 pm
by kjjohn
Can I use a pressure regulator designed for compressed air for propane?
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:37 pm
by spudnutbutthut
you dont need to regulate propane, it is low pressure
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:53 pm
by kjjohn
actually, I am using it for a very specific purpose, so that is why I need it regulated.
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:37 pm
by starman
spudnutbutthut wrote:you dont need to regulate propane, it is low pressure
You need to regulate propane when you need to deliver it at precise pressures, as when you fill a fuel meter on an advanced combustion.
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:39 pm
by kjjohn
Yes, actually i am working on a new type of electrically actuated fuel meter for a hybrid, so I need specific pressures.
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:08 pm
by inonickname
Yes, though it would void any warranty or claim on that product if something goes wrong. It would probably work fine.
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:11 pm
by Ragnarok
It would however be advisable not to use a "relieving" regulator - that is, don't use one which will bleed off pressure in excess of the set pressure.
You could get away with it, but not venting propane everywhere would be a wise choice.