Subject: Re: Propane guage settings?

From: [email-masked] (MikeWolfe)
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 96 23:17 WET

Just go to a propane supplier and purchase a RED regulator, 
it will give you about 20 lbs. if you need that much,
they do work great.
m wolfe

>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
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From: [email-masked] (Raymond Coon)
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 14:46:14 -0800 (PST)

Hey,

I got mine at a place called the Gas Connection here in the Portland, OR
area.  I don't know where you are and I don't know the name of the
manufacturer of the one I got, but I can find out if you wish.  Mine is red
in color as described by another post in this area.  I guess there is some
significance in the color.  The Gas Connection's phone number is 503-661-4821.  

Ray Coon
Portland, OR

>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.
>
>--
>Steve Smith
>[email-masked]
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