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Propane Tank Service Valve

The propane tank service valve is the point at which propane vapor enters the gas plumbing system for use by downstream LP Gas appliances. All ASME propane tanks consist of a service valve that functions as a primary shut-off device … Continue reading

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Propane Tank Float Gauge

The propane tank float gauge is for consumer use only. The float gauge is not for filling as it only provides an approximate tank percentage and cannot be considered 100% reliable. The fixed fixed liquid level gauge is utilized for … Continue reading

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Propane Liquid and Propane Vapor

Before used, propane exists in one of two forms, liquid or vapor. Both forms of propane are usable but cannot be used interchangeably. Simply put, a propane system designed to use vapor can’t utilize propane in its liquid form and … Continue reading

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Converting Gas Appliances

Gas appliance conversions to either natural gas or propane involves the changing of internal parts to properly compensate for the differing pressures between the two. Appliances fueled either by natural gas or propane can be converted to run on the … Continue reading

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Can I Paint My Propane Tank?

The answer to the question, “Can I Paint My Propane Tank?”, is yes. However, can you paint it any color you want? No, you cannot. NFPA 58 states that you must paint propane containers a heat reflective color. The majority … Continue reading

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Propane Tank Safety Relief Valves

One of the most important and vital valves on any LP Gas container is the safety relief valve. It is required by law that all propane tanks and cylinders are to be fitted with pressure relief devices designed to relieve … Continue reading

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Importance of the Propane Fill Valve

Propane is introduced to any approved container by the fill valve, also known as the filler valve. These fill valves allow the liquid to flow in only one direction which is into the tank. LP Gas fill valves incorporate backflow … Continue reading

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Integral Twin Stage LPG Regulators

Texas twin-stage propane regulators are a combination of both first and second stage regulators assembled into one unit. Texas integral twin stage regulators are always installed at the tank and compensate for varying tank pressures on the inlet side and … Continue reading

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High Pressure LP Gas Regulators

Similar to all Texas propane regulators, high pressure LP Gas regulators stand between higher pressure on the inlet side and appliances or equipment requiring a lower pressure on the outlet side. Texas red propane regulators signify high pressure modulation and … Continue reading

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All About Propane Regulators

The propane gas regulator is one of the most crucial parts of a propane gas system. The purpose of the regulator is to control the flow of gas and lower the pressure from the tank to the appliance(s) in the … Continue reading

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