Propane regulation with air regulator?

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Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:23 pm

Can I use a pressure regulator designed for compressed air for propane?
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Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:37 pm

you dont need to regulate propane, it is low pressure :)
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Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:53 pm

actually, I am using it for a very specific purpose, so that is why I need it regulated.
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Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:37 pm

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.
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Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:39 pm

Yes, actually i am working on a new type of electrically actuated fuel meter for a hybrid, so I need specific pressures.
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Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:08 pm

Yes, though it would void any warranty or claim on that product if something goes wrong. It would probably work fine.
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Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:11 pm

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.
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