Propane regulator
I have a 2012 Everlite travel trailer and have had two propane regulators go bad. Does anyone make a quality regulator? Are any made in the US? Thank you. Wayne
Forum Discussion
Bill T wrote:
There are three flow control devices before the gas gets to the regulator.
One is built in to the gas cylinder valve to prevent excess flow, take a cylinder and remove the green Acme nut, open the valve, it will only allow a small amount of gas pressure to vent.
Second flow control is a flow/check valve built in to the green Acme nut. Will prevent gas from escaping the system when the cylinder is removed for refilling.
Third is temperature sensing device that is in the green Acme nut that melts and prevents gas flow.
The first two devices should be checked for proper operation before condemning a regulator. And as stated we really need to know what your problem is.
The Marshall is a good regulator. Also there is a Rego #7525B34 a bit on the higher end price scale.
And if you do change your regulator be sure to replace with the same or greater btu output.
That one is a spring loaded shutoff. Without a hose connected no propane flows. If any does then valve is not completely closing.
When the thermal bushing in ACME nut melts it allows 'stub' to move back. Stub is what holds cylinder spring loaded valve open.
