Subject: Re: Propane guage settings?

From: [email-masked] (jeramo)
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 09:46:07 -0800

>I have a homemade pipe forge.  Previously I was using a 7.5 gal bottle with
>an adjustable regulator that I set around 3-5 lb.
>
>Recently a friend gave me a 50 gal bottle; it has a large two stage
>regulator that doesn't seem to allow enough gas flow to supply the forge.
>In the center of the valve, there is a threaded cylinder containing a
>spring that, I assume, regulates the gas flow.  Pressure on this spring may
>be increased or decreased by turning a sleeve.
>
>I assume that this can adjust the flow but currently I can't seem to see
>any difference when I either increase or decrease pressure.
>
>How are these things supposed to function.  Any advice re increasing my gas
>flow would be appreciated.
>
>Phill Jackson
>
>
Given the posibilities for problems, I don't think I'd mess with it.  You
can buy a high volume propane regulator for about $20, gauge for about $5
more brand new.  No safety problems,  that is if it has the same threads as
a smaller tank.

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From: Steve Smith <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 96 9:04:50 MST

Hey Jeramo!

Tell me where! We're building a bunch of gas forges (20 or so) and the
best price I've found is an adjustable regulator for $30 and gauge
another $20, making twice your price. We're not likely to find 20 of
them at the flea market.

> You can buy a high volume propane regulator for about $20, gauge for
> about $5 more brand new.  No safety problems, that is if it has the
> same threads as a smaller tank.

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Steve Smith
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