Propane Regulator question!

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Harleyd2900

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I am in the process of building a forge right now, and I came across a small uncertainty. I built my burner using Indian George’s tutorial. It said that I needed a regulator so I went to Low's and bought a Char-Broil Regulator. It seems to be normally used for barbeque pits. I don't know if this is going to be good enough so I came here to ask yall. What do you think? Do I need a special Regulator?
 
Take it back.You need a tank regulator (preferably with a pressure gague) .Get one at the propane dealer or the welding supply.It should go to 30PSI.
 
I got one from MSC on my tutorial listed. Don't look for the cheap way out. Gas isn't something that you want to fool with.
 
Frank Eaton said:
Yeah I think those BBQ grill regs are only 5 or 10 PSI anyway.
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Frank: Are you at the Yuma Air Station?? The forges that I build you can weld at 4 to 5 psi. But this is using a adjustable regulator.
 
No, I am at Yuma Proving Grounds, but about 25 mi from there. I guess that would be good enough with blowers huh. I am not very well versed in the forge business. Is that with a blower or Venturi?
 
A blower forge is one with some type of squirrel cage blower on it. My oldest son was stationed in Yuma for some time and spent six years in the Marines.:thumbup:
 
Guys, I am pretty sure that BBQ type regulators are typically .5 - 1 psi, the normal manifold pressure used for home appliances.
 
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