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

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Camco Single Stage Propane Regulator - 200,000 Btu/Hr

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Camco Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator w/ P.O.L - 160,000 Btu/Hr

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Question:

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?

asked by: Charles E

Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Jason S

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

Chris R.

5/27/2020

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

Kevin

5/27/2020

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

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?

Chris R.

6/10/2020

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

Jason G.

6/15/2020

@JasonG Thanks!

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 ?

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.