Do i need a regulater for operating this unit on a city natural gas system?
511846
This heater can be used with either natural gas or propane. Follow the instructions in the owners manual. Everything you need should be in the box.
511847
Yes you do. The city supplies the propane but this unit still requires a Adjustable regulator.
511848
No heater is ready for hook up right out of the box. All you need is the flex gas line.
1186087
Yes, you need to take it to someone who works on gas appliances and have them drill out the orfice in the regulator.
1564667
Yep. It simply regulates pressure. It will connect current at 30# and disconnect at 50#, through electrical contacts. Therefore not advisable to use where fuel or gas vapors may be present. I substituted the original air regulator on a Craftsman Air compressor with an identical unit.
306838
This is a necessary conversion to natural gas, comes with a different regulator as well as a orifice for the side burner... Most likely you will additional fittings to connect to the house
1645216
You do need to get the small regulators.With mine I use my regulators for the acetylene and oxygen tanks. The acetylene regulator will fit on propane tank.
412272
This was bought a gift for my son in Kuwait. I was there to help him to assemble. The unit was setup for propane. If you order this unit, it has to specify natural gas.
1987737
No, you will need the LP Regulator,...not sure if Excel makes that for this water heater.
2249319
Do not hook it to a natural gas line, the regulator is not set up to handle natural gas. Propane burns differently and you could have serious fire/explosion issues with natural gas.
1177702
We replaced the regulator and have it attached to a normal household gas bottle, my husband says that as long as you use the correct regulator it's fine
698418
generally you need a certified tech from your local gas co. too hook up. you need a special regulator & depending how you install and run the line out side it all depends. call a tech.
1215450
I googled to find the BTU's needed for my size of pool. I also contacted my utility company and they informed me the size of pipe and that I needed a bigger regulator for my house. This was very important to have enough gas for my house and heater to operate properly
5905
I believe you'll need to get "disposable tank regulators" as opposed to the large dual guage regulators you would use for a full size. eitherway, it has to have a regulator, or gas will release at tank pressure. talk about a bad day.
464763
You would need to change the pressure regulator and jets to run the generator off natural gas. The gases are compatible, but the delivery pressure is different, hence the need to change a couple parts.
1250991
Yes, but....there is always a 'but.' If this is residential, most gas meters will flow 250k btu. Add up everything on the metered line and if it is more, ask the gas company for a 500k btu meter. If commercial, do the same. I would run a 3/4" black iron line to the heater and reduce it to 1/2" for the pressure regulator. This regulator is meant for line pressure up to 2#.... No higher. Make sure you know what the supply side pressure is.
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we bought a regulator from lowes for a gas grill and just screwed in on. You wouldn't need that if you're installing in an RV or where there's already propane. We were putting ours in a newly built home. Into a countertop. We also had to purchase a hose for connecting it to an exterior propane tank. We love it! It's small and efficient! Fits well in small spaces.
1936672
It doesnt require a regulator if you are using regular household service pressures. The regulator where it enters the building will drop it to the required 1/4 psi.
1770896
I am using propane with mine. That is the type of regulator that came with mine.