The label on the side of water heaters stating,"Not for use in mobilehomes". Does this mean you build a special water heater for use with propane?
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Yes. Mobile homes require a different hook up than residential water heaters.
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This is a propane heater. You need to know if you are on Natural gas or Propane.
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I would suggest checking your propane regulator for proper operation. Possibly test the LP gas pressure at the connection going to the water heater.
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I am pretty sure that they make a propane version of this water heater. I know that I love this new tankless heater that I have. It came set up for natural gas which is what my house runs off of. Make sure that whatever heater that you buy is set up for propane or you will end up paying more money out to have someone convert it from natural gas to propane.
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The flame is open to the atmosphere even though it is inside the metal housing and it could build up carbon monoxide. If installed where the previously existing gas water heater was, and the exhaust pipe is vented to the outside, it should be ok ... but check with your local authorities to be sure. I doubt this one will work on a gravity feed system. It takes pressure for the ignitor to light the burner, and even off of the well pump where I live I sometimes have to run the kicker or accessory pump to boost the pressure enough to keep the burners lit. I know that some appliances can be changed from natural gas to propane & vice-versa by changing the delivery ports and the regulators, but I don't think the company makes a crossover kit for this unit. There are On Demand Water Heaters on the market that are already natural gas however. Just my opinion ... I think by the time you buy and install everything you would need to make this unit work for you, it would be easier and probably less costly to buy one that is natural gas, will run on a gravity feed system and can be mounted where you need it to be mounted. PS: They do make the On Demands in electric models as well. Those may be installed indoors since there is no flame.
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The fine print on the package insert says it's not for use with heat-generating appliances. It would be nice if this info was anywhere you could find it before buying and opening the product!
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We use ours linked up with our natural gas, so we are not familiar with propane needs.
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I use natural gas which connects to our home gas line. A small propane tank would work on a unit made up for propane use.
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You might check your local codes, but I believe not. Expansion tanks often are installed on gas water heaters since they may heat in a way to produce some extra pressure. There is a pressure relief valve it there is a pressure problem anyway.
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No I could have used it with a propane heater but I used it with lights in my green house because propane addes moisture.
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I don't know, but I have it in a mobile outbuilding. I would guess there might be concern about venting since it is not a vented system
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The manual says to only use the recommended tanks and says that it's not safe to use others. That doesn't mean that you "can't" use another tank with it, but it probably means that it's inadvisable and likely invalidates the warranty. I have not tried to hook anything other than 1-lb. propane tank to it (Ace Hardware brand), so I can't say for sure what is possible. I can only say that I wouldn't try to do it because I'm pretty squeamish about possible leaks using hardware that's no recommended by the manufacturer.
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Generally speaking most heaters are supposed to have a tipover safety cutoff circuit in them so no, don't expect to be able to use it or ANY UL listed/safely designed portable heater on its side, although some may not be as safely designed as others so you could get away with it.
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If you don't have natural gas coming to your home than you will need to exchange the heater for a propane model. If you have natural gas coming through your home through a main gas line in the street you will need to contact a plumber or heating & cooling contractor to make the connection for you. You can contact me for any more questions at gsecher@gmail.com.
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I don't use one with my homes natural gas. You would probably need one if you're using propane
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Yes if the valve in back of heater is set to LPG instead of NG(Natural Gas), Propane can be used.
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If you are going to install the heater in your house that has the large propane tank already running a water heater and furnace, and you are going to connect it to the existing LP piping, you don't need another regulator. You will however, want to make sure the existing piping is large enough to "carry" the additional load. If you are going to run the new heater separately, than yes, this regulator will run it. FIY, I'm an LP service tech.