Eric Dennis Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hello,- I'm working on putting together a forge and am looking at propane regulators. I don't know a ton about this stuff so bear with me. If I get a regulator like this, can I put a gauge down the line from it since there is no port on this particular regulator? How does one add a gauge to line? Can it simply screw into a T-Fitting of some kind? Help me shed some light on this conundrum. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lester Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 That unit looks a lot like the regulator on my turkey fryer. Are you certain that the pressure is adjustable or is it just basically on and off? A regulator like that wouldn't need a gauge because it only runs on one pressure setting. It will be a bit more expensive but do the job and be less likely to crap out on you but you can look at High Temperature Tools and Refractory. You can get the entire assembly that you need with the POL coupling, regulator, gauge, and hose for in the main $60 range, depending on the length of hose that you order. Doug HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrod Miller Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 The link says that it is fully adjustable from 0-20 psi. And I think you could put a T and gauge in later (with mildly reduced accuracy, I would think). You would have to have the 1/4 turn ball valve near the forge (that you have for safety) turned off to read the right pressure though. But by the time you buy the gauge and T and such, I don't think you'll be saving much, if any, money. The flip side to that though, is that I would argue that you don't actually need a gauge. You need to be able to adjust the pressure to match your orifice and air intake (for either forced or naturally aspirated) and get that ratio correct. Putting a number on it doesn't really mean much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Dennis Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hmm. Good point about not necessarily needing a gauge. I guess it can be a reference point though- so if something changes I can refer to how the forge ran at a certain psi. Not necessarily important in the short term though. The forge is forced air, so I would prefer a set up with a gauge not more than 20 maximum psi. I figure if I'm going to have a gauge, a 1-10 or 1-15 psi range would be better for accuracy when I'm trying to dial it in the under 5 psi range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lester Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Missed the 20 psi on the regulator. Next question is will that going to be enough pressure? Before I went to a blown burner the venturi burner that I got from Zoeller Forge came with a 60 psi regulator and I think that that's what High Temperature Tools and Refractory recommends for the aspirated burners they carry. Doug HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Dennis Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Its for a forced air burner- so dont anticipate needing more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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