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How do I communicate with a Technician?
We are standing by at 770-529-540 and can connect you to the technicians if they are available.
The best way to go straight to technician is by emailing sales@propanemanifold.com. This email goes directly to them 😉
If you are going to go the email route- please include detail description of your project and it would be helpful if you threw in some pictures. If you know the BTU usage, distance from the propane tank, how many tanks you want and the where you are located- these are all very helpful additions.
What is a QCC?
We have created a piece that will adapt to your existing equipment! This has been a game changer for the portable generator customers.
So if you have a piece of equipment that has a plastic handwheel like the one below- this is the fitting for you.
If I want to add more tanks do I need a different regulator?
No, you can use your existing regulator. The regulator is not impacted by the amount of propane tanks you use, it is all about regulating the pressure from the tanks regardless if you have 1 or more.
Why do we use rubber hoses?
We have selected industrial grade rubber hoses because it is more flexible and easier to work with. Rubber hoses are used for portable applications. If you have a stationary application then you will need to use rigid tubing like copper. Please email sales@propanemanifold.com to let our technicians know you would be interested in this option.
Why do we use ball valves.
The ball valves that we use are industrial grade. We consider this an added safety feature. They can be shut off and they are leak proof. They are also very convenient to use when you have multiple tanks and need to refill a tank, you can simply shut off the ball valve to that tank and keep the system running seamlessly. Also an example is you have 5 tank set up and you only want to run 3 tanks for the time being, you can simple shut off the ball valves to the other 2 tanks and have a peace of mind that there will be no issues.
How do I know what kind of regulator I would need?
First you have to determine the BTU usage of all your need by adding up all your applications that will be incorporated in your manifold. Then you can refer to the additional information on each regulator to see what BTU rating they are rated for.
How many BTU will I need?
Estimate how much propane you need for the appliances you are hooking up. The Maximum BTU requirement is calculated by adding the BTU requirements for all those that would be operating at the same time. You need this information to determine your tank configuration, the type of regulators to consider, and the pressure drop consideration for pipes and hoses built into the system.
If you can't find that information, here are some estimates to use in the calculations:
-Typical cooking stove with oven 60,000 BTU
-Generators about 13,500 BTU per KW
-Typical water heaters about 30-40,000 BTU
*For larger appliances like Instant-hot water heaters, pool heaters, and furnaces you should find the propane consumption rate because it will be significant.
What is the coldest Outside Air temperature during operation?
The size and number of propane tanks you use is a function of your expected consumption rate and the outdoor air temperatures determine the continuous flow rate for a tank. if the consumption rate exceeds the output of a single tank you will need to have several tanks for the supply...this is what we call a propane manifold. The propane manifold can be designed to harness multiple tanks in different configurations for your propane supply.
The Continuous flow of propane is reduced with colder outdoor air temperatures but if the consumption rate is intermittent, the tanks can support a higher output for short periods (ie: instant-hot water heaters).
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How do I know the vaporization rate for my tank?
The Chart below references the BTU output for different size tanks at different temperatures...the amount of fuel in the tank also has an affect on the output.
Propane Vaporization Chart, Properties and Combustion Data
VAPORIZATION RATE - 100 lb. Propane Cylinder (Approx)
| Pounds of propane in cylinder | Maximum continuous draw in BTU/hr at various temperatures in degrees F. | ||||
| 0° | 20° | 40° | 60° | 70° | |
| 100 | 113,000 | 167,000 | 214,000 | 277,000 | 300,000 |
| 90 | 104,000 | 152,000 | 200,000 | 247,000 | 277,000 |
| 80 | 94,000 | 137,000 | 180,000 | 214,000 | 236,000 |
| 70 | 83,000 | 122,000 | 160,000 | 199,000 | 214,000 |
| 60 | 75,000 | 109,000 | 140,000 | 176,000 | 192,000 |
| 50 | 64,000 | 94,000 | 125,000 | 154,000 | 167,000 |
| 40 | 55,000 | 79,000 | 105,000 | 131,000 | 141,000 |
| 30 | 45,000 | 66,000 | 85,000 | 107,000 | 118,000 |
| 20 | 36,000 | 51,000 | 68,000 | 83,000 | 92,000 |
| 10 | 28,000 | 38,000 | 49,000 | 60,000 | 66,000 |
What is desired tank size and location?
The size of your tank will be a function of what will be convenient to refill. Some propane distributors might refill 100#+ on site. Refer to the FAQ on vaporization rate to evaluate the options that work for you.
How close will your tanks be to your house/cabin/application? The regulator must be located in an open area so the final stage regulator is typically located where the gas line (pipe/tubing) enters the enclosed structure. The pressure drop in the gas line leading to your appliance needs to be considered from the regulator's location. The internal piping can not be gas hoses but must be rigid pipe/tubing.
What if you do not have what I need?
We are a manufacture and are able to get additional items for propane equipment. If you do not see what you need on our website please email our technicians at sales@propanemanifold.com and we can work with you on a custom order.
Example: You need a different type of regulator that has a higher PSI.
What Regulator options do I need and what is the pressure drop?
Since the pressure drop is calculated from the location of the final regulator, a 1st Stage Regulator might be required if the tanks will be some distance from the application/structure. We have several options for the 1st Stage Regulator which drops the tank pressure (100-150+) to 5, 10, or 20 PSI
The 5 PSI option can be used with the Quick Disconnect (QD's) option designed for portable options. The distance to the 2nd Stage Regulator, the size of the gas line, and the gas volume (BTU) will be the variables to consider the size to use.
The gas line from the remote tank to the 2nd Stage (final regulator) should be buried unless it is considered to be portable.
What is the Auto-Changeover Regulator?
If your gas consumption is around 150,000 BTU there is an option to use the Auto-Changeover Regulator. It can operate from tank pressure.
The Auto-Changeover is not adjustable (fixed at 11" W.C.) so it works best for small volume appliances like water heaters, fire places, kitchen stoves. The Changeover will switch the source from the tank or tanks feeding one side to those connected to the other side. When the tanks switch, the GREEN indicator goes to RED to indicate the tanks need refilled. The source switch determines the dominate side and doesn't physically switch the handle when the source has changed.
Also we have learned it does not operate well in very cold climates.
Is this a permanent setup or designed to be portable?
Some gas setups are considered portable such as a pool heater or electrical generator so in those cases you might choose to run gas distribution hoses and use connections that are safe and easy to connect to.
For generators that are designed to be connected directly to the propane tank, there is an option to have it connect to the end of a hose that has the same connection as a propane tank.
Propane 101
We have found a website to help you better understand all things propane. Please visit https://www.propane101.com/
Pool Heater 101
From our experience we have learned that most pool heaters will require a 1st stage regulator and 2nd stage regulator. Please contact sales@propanemanifold.com to let us help you with your selection. Please include in your email the distance from propane tanks to pool heater.