what size propane tubing does this take? We did hook it up tp a 1/4 in tubing just to see if it would fire up. the tank is about 2 feet away from heat
1888175
Holly you need to have atleast 100lbs of presure to opperate your heater properly.. the normal size of the copper tubing is atleast 1/2 inch.. your heater won't opperate on a regular lp tank like you would hook up to a grill.. plus you must have a regulator from the tank to the heater... good luck
1560621
I only use the 20lb tanks and never the 1lb ones. Just get a hose...I think mine I is 12ft from mr. Heater. It works great and am on my 3rd year with the heater.
1822072
I am not sure. I'm sorry I cannot be much help but I would suggest starting with your propane provider or local plumbing store. you are fortunate to have the big tank to draw on. the little 20 pounders don't last too long and very expensive. good luck in your search!
97304
I would suggest checking your propane regulator for proper operation. Possibly test the LP gas pressure at the connection going to the water heater.
1565842
The key is not tghe size of the tank but the regulator. We use a 25 gallon tank (the ones about 4 feet tall that you can get a home depot or lowes for about $100. We went to a propane place to get the regulator and told them we were using a heater this size. We also cook with the propane.
82880
Thats about how far I put my heater in from the house to the pole barn ran 3/4 in. nat gas line to 3ft from heater than went to 1/2 line
1008381
If you have the same quick connect that Mr. Heater uses on there heaters it will work. Your heater should use the same psi as all propane burners and heaters use. If you do not have the same quick connect there are an abundance of connectors out there. Just make sure you buy a hose that is regulated at the tank.
1786237
Yes, that is what size we used, and just got a regular propane tank from the hardware store. Works great!
839174
I would check your regulator on the tank. Try putting a small propane bottle on and see if the grill gets above 350.. If not contact the manufacturer Hope this helps
1215449
200 btu is 3/4 in piping, 250 btu up all require 1 and 1/2 in piping with 3/4 in at the heater. Anything less will not fill has line fast enough. You may get away with 1" but says 1 1/4". I just ran it from outside the house to save re piping
1415439
Kelli, once I get the propane bottle hooked up I open the valve on the bottle and check for leaks, then I plug in the power cord. After that I push the dial in for 30 seconds or so and then turn it to the left and it fires right up. I your valve is all the way open on the bottle but your heater won't stay lit there may be a blockage in the line somewhere. hope this helps.
1048983
I don't know what size of tank it would need but I do remember that they specifically bragged about it being able to use either Propane or Natural Gas. Personally, mine is hooked up inside to a natural gas feed.
1177703
With an adapter hose you can hook it to any size tank you want. I use mine with a 100lb propane tank. That gives me 600+hours of constant heat when the heater is operating on low setting.
1060158
Small (disposable) tanks thread directly to converter and simply hang from it. That said, I highly recommend using a 2.5 to 5 lb. propane tank and hose (both purchased separately), making the whole set-up far more efficient, environmentally friendly, and flexible.
1851956
Dave, you'll need to buy some hose and fittings. I converted my tank to 3/8" hose because the unit comes with 1/4" hose output. I used quick connect fittings also so unhooking hoses is a snap.
942890
I have 1/2" supply line in the house from the meter to the stove. I put a T at the stove and ran a 48" 1/2" corrogated gas line to a 1/2" ball valuve and then to the burner. I have all the BTU's that I need, It roars like a mini jet. It is large enough for resteraunt wak cooking! (Chinese cooking)
1537536
Yes, proper hookup to any size tank you like. You do need a regulator and you really shouldn't have the tank close to the heater (against code). This little unit really cranks out the heat!