Propane system question/regulator
Problems with propane regulator(s). Bought RV 2 years old. (2013) When one bottle of propane is empty the indicator gauge does NOT flip to red, until both tanks are empty. Then flips to red. Re...
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Thanks for everybodys input. OK, I thought time of posting maybe a simple fix/answer that I didn't know about. From the answers posted seems to me maybe different regulators work differently. Or atleast the tab on some valves can be set in more positions than what I have.
Mine is a MEGR-253 / 253H Series
(from manufacture instructions)
"Operation
Ensure that the regulator has been mounted with the vent pointing downward so that water or debris cannot gather in the regulator. Place one of the two cylinders in “primary” by switching the black changeover lever in the direction of the selected cylinder. The arrow on the lever will denote the “primary” side. Open both cylinder valves slowly. The indicator on the top of the regulator will turn green.
The “primary” side of the regulator will continue to supply gas as long as sufficient gas is present in the “primary” cylinder. When pressure in the cylinder drops below a designated pressure, the “reserve” side will open and continue to primary gas to the regulator. At the time that the “primary” cylinder becomes exhausted, the indicator on the changeover lever will turn red indicating a cylinder change can be made.
Cylinder Exchange
Prior to removing the empty cylinder, position the black changeover lever so that it points to the alternate cylinder that is now supplying the regulator. Close the valve on the empty cylinder and remove. After the empty cylinder is refilled and reconnected, slowly open the cylinder valve. The new cylinder is now the reserve cylinder. The indicator at the top of the regulator will turn green."
After re-reading instructions the only thing I think I could be doing wrong is....
"Prior to removing the empty cylinder, position the black changeover lever so that it points to the alternate cylinder that is now supplying the regulator."
I'll make a special point to point the lever to other tank before removing the tank.
(other info)
BTU/HR MEGR-253 100 PSI 11” W.C. 225,00* 150,000 MEGR-253H 100 PSI 11” W.C. 350,000* 200,000
Inlet: 1/4" NPT Outlet: 3/8” NPT UL Listed to UL 144 ? Based on 100 PSIG inlet pressure and 20% droop at manufacturer’s set point. ? Manufacturer's set point = 100 PSIG Inlet and 11" W.C. outlet flowing at 30 SCFH propane.
Thanks for everybodys input. OK, I thought time of posting maybe a simple fix/answer that I didn't know about. From the answers posted seems to me maybe different regulators work differently. Or atleast the tab on some valves can be set in more positions than what I have.
Mine is a MEGR-253 / 253H Series
(from manufacture instructions)
"Operation
Ensure that the regulator has been mounted with the vent pointing downward so that water or debris cannot gather in the regulator. Place one of the two cylinders in “primary” by switching the black changeover lever in the direction of the selected cylinder. The arrow on the lever will denote the “primary” side. Open both cylinder valves slowly. The indicator on the top of the regulator will turn green.
The “primary” side of the regulator will continue to supply gas as long as sufficient gas is present in the “primary” cylinder. When pressure in the cylinder drops below a designated pressure, the “reserve” side will open and continue to primary gas to the regulator. At the time that the “primary” cylinder becomes exhausted, the indicator on the changeover lever will turn red indicating a cylinder change can be made.
Cylinder Exchange
Prior to removing the empty cylinder, position the black changeover lever so that it points to the alternate cylinder that is now supplying the regulator. Close the valve on the empty cylinder and remove. After the empty cylinder is refilled and reconnected, slowly open the cylinder valve. The new cylinder is now the reserve cylinder. The indicator at the top of the regulator will turn green."
After re-reading instructions the only thing I think I could be doing wrong is....
"Prior to removing the empty cylinder, position the black changeover lever so that it points to the alternate cylinder that is now supplying the regulator."
I'll make a special point to point the lever to other tank before removing the tank.
(other info)
BTU/HR MEGR-253 100 PSI 11” W.C. 225,00* 150,000 MEGR-253H 100 PSI 11” W.C. 350,000* 200,000
Inlet: 1/4" NPT Outlet: 3/8” NPT UL Listed to UL 144 ? Based on 100 PSIG inlet pressure and 20% droop at manufacturer’s set point. ? Manufacturer's set point = 100 PSIG Inlet and 11" W.C. outlet flowing at 30 SCFH propane.
