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garysol's avatar
garysol
Explorer
May 09, 2016

Propane components

My 2012 Komfort has developed a propane leak and I am a bit confused. The trailer has the normal regulator that allows me to switch from the left tank to the right tank. That regulator is mounted inside of the left tank compartment. My confusion is that on the right tank hose is another regulator. It is a small round diagram that is attached inline in the hose that leads from right tank to the main switchable regulator. Why would I need 2 regulators? It is that smaller round non switchable regulator that has developed a leak. I would love to know why I even need it.
Below is what the regulator looks like....


  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    May 09, 2016
    Intermediate pressure reduction, It reduces pressure to about 30 psi
    $10.00 on ebay.
    Otherwise you may need to purchase a longer one piece HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
  • garysol's avatar
    garysol
    Explorer
    May 09, 2016
    darsben wrote:
    It reduces pressure to about 30 psi
    $10.00 on ebay.
    Otherwise you may need to purchase a longer one piece HIGH PRESSURE HOSE


    So is this smaller regulator only on the right tank because of the longer hose run to reach the "primary" regulator?
  • babun's avatar
    babun
    Explorer
    May 09, 2016
    Good question.....

    Only thing I could think of is that it allows the manufacturer to use cheaper, lower pressure lines from that tank across the Rv.
    Check to see if it is plumbed in with a low pressure hose or hgher
    rated lines?????

    Here is the specs on your unit.

    http://www.marshallexcelsior.com/sites/default/files/MEGR_130_05.pdf
  • garysol's avatar
    garysol
    Explorer
    May 09, 2016
    babun wrote:

    Check to see if it is plumbed in with a low pressure hose or hgher
    rated lines?????


    I will take a look tomorrow in the daylight. If this is the case I would rather just invest in a higher quality line and get rid of a part that will eventually fail again.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    May 09, 2016
    This was discussed not long ago and someone posted the requirement for that regulator as specified by the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Recreational Vehicles. I will see if I can find that thread.

    Here is the previous discussion. Look at next to last post on page 2.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    May 09, 2016
    garysol wrote:
    So is this smaller regulator only on the right tank because of the longer hose run to reach the "primary" regulator?
    Yes code requires for anything over 5' to have a regulator to drop the pressure.

    If you have a choice I recommend Cavagna brand regulators and pigtails.

    Cavagna on amazon
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 09, 2016
    smkettner wrote:
    garysol wrote:
    So is this smaller regulator only on the right tank because of the longer hose run to reach the "primary" regulator?
    Yes code requires for anything over 5' to have a regulator to drop the pressure.

    If you have a choice I recommend Cavagna brand regulators and pigtails.

    Cavagna on amazon


    Correct.........

    PLUS----Propane cylinder pressure can be as high as 200 psi
    Do not want high pressure run across front of 5vr for safety reasons but also for practical reasons-----High pressure propane can condense into liquid when not used. Liquid would then go to Main Regulator and destroy it.

    So when propane cylinders are placed on opposite sides of RV a 30# regulator is used to feed across to main reg.

    Cavagna is a very good Brand of LP Regulators
  • craig7h's avatar
    craig7h
    Nomad II
    May 09, 2016
    Just replaced my "RED" regulator this spring. Went to the local RV store asked for the red regulator it came complete with pigtale. The old reg. lasted 7 years thats not bad.
  • garysol's avatar
    garysol
    Explorer
    May 09, 2016
    BB_TX wrote:
    This was discussed not long ago and someone posted the requirement for that regulator as specified by the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Recreational Vehicles. I will see if I can find that thread.

    Here is the previous discussion. Look at next to last post on page 2.


    Excellent.... Thank you.
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    May 09, 2016
    garysol wrote:
    BB_TX wrote:
    This was discussed not long ago and someone posted the requirement for that regulator as specified by the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Recreational Vehicles. I will see if I can find that thread.

    Here is the previous discussion. Look at next to last post on page 2.


    Excellent.... Thank you.


    Some great info in that thread

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