The Difference Between A Single-Stage And Dual-Stage RV Propane Regulator

Updated 05/28/2023 | Published 05/27/2023

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

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MB Sturgis Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator - 11" Water Column Outlet

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JR Products Compact Automatic Changeover 2-Stage Propane Regulator

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Question:

whats the difference between a regulator and a 2 stage regulator?

asked by: Russ

Expert Reply:

Both single-stage # CAM59013 and dual-stage # 108221 regulators will both reduce pressure down to 11" WC, but the difference is the stability of the output pressure. The single-stage regulators quickly reduce the pressure down and give you a bit less stable of an output, whereas the dual-stage regulators will provide a much more steady flow. I typically recommend dual-stage regulators for this reason.

There are 3-styles that we currently offer, vertical # 108220, horizontal # 108221, or dual tank # 37207-31525. If you don't have a dual tank setup then you'd be looking at either horizontal or vertical regulators. Each regulator will have vents that need to be facing downward to prevent water and debris from entering them, so you'll determine the location and choose the correct style based on this.

expert reply by: Kevin C