Recommended Regulator for 100 lb Propane Tank and Vent-less Heater Appliance for Emergencies

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I have a 100lb propane tank with the refill valve. Im wanting to fit this tank to use with a 30,000BTU ventless heater for emergency heat use. Which regulator is needed?

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For your propane tank with fill valve, you most likely need the Camco Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator w/ P.O.L - 160,000 Btu/Hr # CAM59333. This will have the 1/4 inch NPt inlet and the 3/8 NPT outlet and will maintain a constant 11 inch water column propane pressure for your vent-less heater.

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Bill

4/23/2020

I have a 100 lb. propane tank. Can I run my gas stove and whole house generator off this and if I can what kind of regulator would I need.

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Chris R.

4/24/2020

Assuming both the generator and stove run off of propane, the 100 pound tank will work to power both of them. For a regulator a 2-stage unit like the Camco # CAM59333 will work perfectly.

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Clyde M.

5/2/2020

I have a I have a wall heater with 5 bricks that glow it is a Hearth Right it is hooked up with 3/8 copper tubing and a regulator to a 100 lb cylinder for backup. Works fine in mild weather but when it gets cold and runs a lot it turns pilot off and have to restart it. Is line to small for it?

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Chris R.

5/4/2020

It could be a small line but it could also be a bad regulator - has that been replaced recently? I'm not too familiar with that model/brand heater, but if the regulator is built in I would check with the manufacturer.

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Clyde M.

5/4/2020

@ChrisR It has a regulator on the 100 lb tank. But it also may have one in heater I will check with heater co. Thank you.

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Joel R.

1/24/2022

@ClydeM is you wall heater vent free? If it is then it may be turning off because of the co2 safety sensor. Running it constantly can cause a build up of co2 if it has no discharge flue.

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Erika

5/18/2020

I have a 100,000 btu propane pool heater with maximum inlet gas pressure of 13 iwc. I purchased a 100lb tank and would like to know what regulator to purchase.

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Chris R.

5/21/2020

The above-mentioned Camco 2-Stage Regulator # CAM59333 should work great. I would just check to be sure there aren't any specific Btu requirements listed in the pool heater documents/manual.

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Scott C.

8/30/2020

@Erika I have a 100,000 btu pool heater I have recently purchased as well! I have a propane tank and no one mentioned a regulator! Aye geez. Did you find one that worked for your use?

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Kevin

5/24/2020

I have a new 18000 btu range that I am going to feed it with propane through 3/4” home flex gas line at 30’ from two 100 lb propane tanks with a duel valve automatic regulator. Will this configuration deliver the propane supply that the range requires?

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Chris R.

5/27/2020

An automatic changeover regulator like the Camco # CAM59005 shouldn't have any issues with this kind of setup.

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Kevin

5/27/2020

@ChrisR Thanks for the help. I currently have a Flame king Model Y6E-KT12ACR6. Rated at 190,000 BTU

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Jason G.

6/6/2020

Hi..I recently purchased a 100lb propane tank, and need the correct regulator. It will be running a dryer, and (eventually) a gas stove........ Any regulator recommendations?

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Chris R.

6/10/2020

The Camco 2-Stage Regulator # CAM59333 mentioned above should work perfectly.

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Jason G.

6/15/2020

@JasonG Thanks!

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Chris R.

6/18/2020

@JasonG No problem!

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Brent

11/5/2021

I have a 100 gal lp tank that is to provide propane for a 60k btu gas fireplace . The line feeding fire place is 1/2 inch gas line . What kind of regulator do I need at the tank ?

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Les D.

11/9/2021

If this is a stand-alone propane bottle and heater situation, then there could be built in regulation, in which case, adding another regulator could make the heater inoperable. Tell me about your set up and the brand and model of your heater. Now, if you already know that there is no regulator already, and the heater is the only thing connected to the tank, then the Camco # CAM59333 regulator mentioned in the article you referenced will work for your needs.

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Answer 1

Hey Matt! The best regulator for your 100 lb Propane Tank is the MB Sturgis Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator #108221. You should be able to hook the regulator up to your tank using the MB Sturgis Propane Pigtail Hose #100019-60 and Adapter…

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Answer 2

You can use the same regulator that you have with a 30 lb or 100 lb tank. However, some high pressure appliances do require a 2 stage regulator like part #108221 if you are currently using a single stage regulator like part #CAM59013 and your…

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Answer 3

The MB Sturgis Vertical 2-Stage Propane Regulator #108220 is approximately 6-1/4" in total length. At its widest points is is 2-3/4" wide by 2-3/4" deep.

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Answer 4

Since a fireplace is a low pressure application, you could use a single stage regulator like #CAM59013, especially if you're speaking of a small fire-pit type fireplace with the hose from the tank run being less than 20 feet or so. However, if…

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Answer 5

For your 100 lb propane tank mounted on the passenger side, I recommend running the MB Sturgis Sturgi-Stay T-Fitting w Hose - Type 1 Valve - Quick Disconnect, Disposable Cylinder Ports #103615. This will give you a 72 inch hose from your 100 lb tank…

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Answer 6

100lb propane tanks typically have a female POL fitting so you'll just need to swap over the hoses to ones that have a male POL fitting and can still connect to your regulator/piping the same way the current hoses do. Most regulators have a 1/4…

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The regulator I recommend to connect your 100 lb propane tank to your tankless water heater and range/stove is the Camco Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator w/ P.O.L - 160,000 Btu/Hr #CAM59333. I recommend this Camco because it is rated for 160,000…

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