We were just having the same exact issue and we’re contemplating and then I found your video. Just buy a chance search you saved us so much time and money. Thank you!!!
Propane tanks typically carry between 100-200 psi - depending on ambient temperatures - not exactly low pressure - now, what comes out of the regulator is around 0.25 PSI I'd be leery of shaking a tank too hard...here in the US, they are commonly "hard-lined" in with iron pipe - may crack it....although the horizontal tanks are much more common here...many are buried in the ground
Hi Alec, Thank you very much for this informative video. I have a few quesitons that I hope you can help me with: 1. If I want to use this tank to power a pizza oven, what types of connections do I need? and will I need a high pressure regulator? 2. How far away can the tank be from the oven? We currently have the oven located about 50 feet from the tank I appreciate any help or tips you can give me. Best, Daniel
Propane has its own set of fittings. You can use flexible copper, rubber pipe or solid black steel pipe. All of the propane fittings can be adapted to 1/4"NPT fittings. Also, good to know, the line from the tank to the oven can be quite long. 50' is not out of the question. As to the pressure, there really isn't much pressure at all, certainly not high pressure. Propane is a liquid in the tank and the gaseous propane simply boils off the top of the liquid as it is used up. You need a propane regulator on the tank, pipe and fittings to your oven. It's easy. Note that in most places you need a certified installer to install it or at least to inspect it before using it. If it's just for your own use, you can do it yourself. Look on UA-cam for "installing a propane heater". Alec
That tank would have a POL fitting. If you currently hook to a tank with a POL fitting, you are good to go. Same regulator and piping will work. If you have the new government mandated clockwise to tighten plastic fitting, you can get a POL adapter to your current fitting. The same regulator and piping will work. If there is liquid in a propane tank, the pressure will vary from about 100 to 200 PSI, ONLY depending upon the temperature. Your burner will determine what regulator you need. You can easily get 80,000 btu/hour at 11" WC pressure. Turkey fryers, weed burners, forges, and stuff like that may require a higher regulated pressure.
Mike Nelson would just sound the side of the tank with the butt of his Vulcan to find the level of the liquid. There is usually a measurable temperature difference between the liquid and the gas. I have a thin magnetic thermometer to stick on tanks which shows the line. I like using propane and NG to run my backup generators. They run much better than on gasoline and are usually less expensive to run for extended periods, not to mention no gum up from propane or NG. Windmill question: How many GPH will your windmill pump? Thanks again guys.
If it is a ASME tank with that data plate still attached it will give the material thickness. Dot, not so much. I would guess close to 1/4" or maybe a little thicker. I never have messed around with that size tank (420 lbs, holds 100 gal of propane). Just bigger and smaller tanks.
Yes all propane tanks have expiration dates due to being pressurized. LPropane cylinders must be inspected and requalified every 10 years - it is against the law to fill an outdated cylinder.
We were just having the same exact issue and we’re contemplating and then I found your video. Just buy a chance search you saved us so much time and money. Thank you!!!
Awesome! Glad it helped.
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We’ll, I shook the tank…and it went to zero. Thanks now I know what my problem is!😂 gauge was definitely stuck!
Glad to help out.
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Propane tanks typically carry between 100-200 psi - depending on ambient temperatures - not exactly low pressure - now, what comes out of the regulator is around 0.25 PSI
I'd be leery of shaking a tank too hard...here in the US, they are commonly "hard-lined" in with iron pipe - may crack it....although the horizontal tanks are much more common here...many are buried in the ground
Thanks for sharing this. Very few of our tanks are underground due to the frost line and having to replace them every 10-15 years.
Hi Alec,
Thank you very much for this informative video. I have a few quesitons that I hope you can help me with:
1. If I want to use this tank to power a pizza oven, what types of connections do I need? and will I need a high pressure regulator?
2. How far away can the tank be from the oven? We currently have the oven located about 50 feet from the tank
I appreciate any help or tips you can give me.
Best,
Daniel
Propane has its own set of fittings. You can use flexible copper, rubber pipe or solid black steel pipe. All of the propane fittings can be adapted to 1/4"NPT fittings. Also, good to know, the line from the tank to the oven can be quite long. 50' is not out of the question.
As to the pressure, there really isn't much pressure at all, certainly not high pressure. Propane is a liquid in the tank and the gaseous propane simply boils off the top of the liquid as it is used up.
You need a propane regulator on the tank, pipe and fittings to your oven. It's easy.
Note that in most places you need a certified installer to install it or at least to inspect it before using it.
If it's just for your own use, you can do it yourself.
Look on UA-cam for "installing a propane heater".
Alec
@@AlecPeirceAtTheRanch I really appreciate you taking the time to reply with this valuable information. Thank you, Alec.
That tank would have a POL fitting. If you currently hook to a tank with a POL fitting, you are good to go. Same regulator and piping will work. If you have the new government mandated clockwise to tighten plastic fitting, you can get a POL adapter to your current fitting. The same regulator and piping will work. If there is liquid in a propane tank, the pressure will vary from about 100 to 200 PSI, ONLY depending upon the temperature. Your burner will determine what regulator you need. You can easily get 80,000 btu/hour at 11" WC pressure. Turkey fryers, weed burners, forges, and stuff like that may require a higher regulated pressure.
Second tip feel the side of tank for cold and warmth
That may work but my hands are old and hard to tell anymore!
Mike Nelson would just sound the side of the tank with the butt of his Vulcan to find the level of the liquid.
There is usually a measurable temperature difference between the liquid and the gas. I have a thin magnetic thermometer to stick on tanks which shows the line. I like using propane and NG to run my backup generators. They run much better than on gasoline and are usually less expensive to run for extended periods, not to mention no gum up from propane or NG.
Windmill question: How many GPH will your windmill pump?
Thanks again guys.
Ha that is so what Mike would do with a speargun in one hand and a girl in the other.
Don't hurt yourself Alec!
For sure! Lots of new ideas to share Scott.
Pour hot water on any propane tank. The part with cold metal still had LP in it. Hot metal is empty.
Good to know.
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whats the steel thickness on this tank?? I want to make a BBQ pit..
No idea. Never cut open a large propane tank but going by a steel scuba tank, maybe 1/4". Not thick enough to last very long with lots of heat.
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If it is a ASME tank with that data plate still attached it will give the material thickness. Dot, not so much. I would guess close to 1/4" or maybe a little thicker. I never have messed around with that size tank (420 lbs, holds 100 gal of propane). Just bigger and smaller tanks.
are this tanks have expiration date?
Yes all propane tanks have expiration dates due to being pressurized. LPropane cylinders must be inspected and requalified every 10 years - it is against the law to fill an outdated cylinder.
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Thanks.
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Are you Canadian or American?
My strange english accent does not prove I'm Canadian? Ha
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@@AlecPeirceAtTheRanch similar to Wisconsin or Michigan in some parts and your energy is American like lol 😆
420 lb tank not cubic feet. this is a 120 gallon tank
Full it does weight 420 pounds. I know, moved it with my bulldozer.
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