Propane generator fixed - How to change propane high pressure regulator

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  • Propane generator fixed - How to change propane high pressure regulator
    Check out the emergency generator video for why we ended up having to change this out on the large 325 gallon tank. Many of the tanks will have a low pressure regulator unless you have one as you come in the house. We needed more propane at the generator since we ran small 1/2 inch pipe and I thought this video was worth making as a separate video as many people may be in the same boat or worried about changing it our on their tank. This was a pretty simple swap and just make sure you purchase the right adapters and regulators, turn off the gas, and check for leaks.
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  • @Qingeaton
    @Qingeaton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Did this 25 years ago and now it's time to do it again. The delivery drivers have been writing "out of date" on the regulator for years, so figured I better get on it during vacation. The company tried to get me to put down a $500 "tank deposit" after the tank had been here for 15 years without one. I told them either exempt me from the deposit or come get the tank and I will go elsewhere for my propane needs. They acted shocked that I could be so rude as to not give away my money for nothing, but they did exempt me instead of losing a customer. Sometimes it pays to be a man instead of a wimp. Thanks for the video.

    • @tjmellonslap
      @tjmellonslap 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not rude. Recently heard of the deposit play that gas supplier tried on friend after he had bought house with tank already there !! Good for you great comment thanks !!

  • @CPUDOCTHE1
    @CPUDOCTHE1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My 9 year old nephew and I got a good laugh at this video. We were watching it and he started laughing hysterically. I was just checking so I asked what was so funny and he said, that you can;'t use white tape on gas and P.O.L. fittings don't seal on the threads anyhow.

  • @deebeebill
    @deebeebill 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video, I feel I can do this myself now as well. I also live in a very remote area and don't relish the thought of paying someone to fly in to do it for me. Thanks!

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, very easy job just make sure you have the right stuff and check for leaks.

  • @jsjunkremoval
    @jsjunkremoval 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You needed to use the yellow tape if you even needed it, but you don't use tape for flared fittings bud.

  • @mmesmer6447
    @mmesmer6447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a video on how NOT to change a gas regulator.

  • @user-bu8rz5km2s
    @user-bu8rz5km2s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video, but 2 things. You should never use an adjustable wrench on brass fittings and secondly, Yellow teflon tape is standard (and necessary for inspectors if need be). I know it's not a big deal, but if the regulator fails and something happens, guess who they will blame.

  • @meatdogg101
    @meatdogg101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok.Thanks for your reply

  • @PHCBILL
    @PHCBILL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A tubing bender, and know how to use would be better, no tape on flare fitting. a very small amount of pipe sealer on mateing surfaces is a good thing.

  • @xesvuli420
    @xesvuli420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1. Dont you need the yellow tape?
    2. Dont you need soap in the water?
    3. Thanks for posting!

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      xesvuli420 yellow... probably but was all we had was what was already on the old one so doesn't seem to degrade too quickly... and yes soap or you would not get bubbles if there was a leak.

    • @tjmellonslap
      @tjmellonslap 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes on soap and tape comment !! Kids bubble play liquid works great to !!! Lowes has the yellow thicker tape !!

  • @anthonytriolo3643
    @anthonytriolo3643 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should put a stress relief on that pipe.

  • @tjmellonslap
    @tjmellonslap 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why did you not use the yellow gas line tape on the connectors? Much thicker and better thread seal on gas conectors. Can be purchased at LOWES less than $4 a roll. It's for gas connector use.

    • @jsjunkremoval
      @jsjunkremoval 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Because he doesn't know what he's doing. If he knew what he was doing, he would know it's the yellow tape and you also don't need tape for flared fittings.

  • @popsdsr
    @popsdsr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish you had told where you bought your regulator

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I sort of did… by “they had everything” I was referring to the local propane shop there in Eufaula (it’s the place that would come and fill their tank)

  • @mwolkonsky
    @mwolkonsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How has the system but working now some time has passed?

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @mwolkonsky
    @mwolkonsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m about do set this up with the duromax 13000EH and a 125 gallon propane tank. I really want to know your propane tank supply store for where you purchased your regulator and other supplies.

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't remember the name only on in Eufala. Just lookup your local propane company they will have then. Home depot and lowes might also.

    • @mwolkonsky
      @mwolkonsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      BigRedFishDad so you went with the huh pressure regulator across the yard until you got to the generator then reduced the supply to 3psi?

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mwolkonsky no... the generator has its own regulator and could handle straight off tank so we didn't need to reduce it.

  • @jordash11001
    @jordash11001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do not put tape on a flared fitting !

  • @meatdogg101
    @meatdogg101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    where did you purchase your regulator

  • @shelbygrinders3839
    @shelbygrinders3839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Videos like this should be flagged and taken down. Gonna get someone hurt or killed.

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww bless your heart… watch the 3 year update and now its been more than 5 but better late to the party than never I suppose.

  • @jimnmaine1
    @jimnmaine1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a LICENSED gas technician I can only say do not follow these instructions. You don't use teflon tape on POL fittings, even then, you wound it on the wrong direction. You didn't back up the tightening of the POL into the regulator which can break free the fitting on the reg. And if ever there is an issue, good luck on an insurance claim since you did this yourself and video taped it without being qualified to do the work.

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      jimnmaine1 blah...blah...blah... thanks for watching been going strong all year... ran the heater in garage this winter too used the low pressure regulator we took off. Thanks for the advice ;)

    • @jimnmaine1
      @jimnmaine1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's great that you have made it this long. I'm sure you checked flow and lockup blah, blah, blah, NO, because you have no idea what you are doing. That is evident when you check the size of a flare fitting by putting them end to end. LOL!!!

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      jimnmaine1 bless your heart another "professional" got their feelings hurt because people can "do it yourself"... thanks for watching ;)

    • @jimnmaine1
      @jimnmaine1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good that you edited your post, but that doesn't change the fact that you have no idea what you are doing. I have ZERO problem with someone being a do it yourself person. I have a problem with someone who says they are a master of learning, your words not mine, and yet scoffs at being called on poor workmanship. People who actually have mechanical ability would always back up anything they are tightening or loosening with a second wrench. But not the good ol' "Master of learning." You strike me as more of a Aw shucks, that's good enough I reckon. Wrong is wrong and a hack is a hack, not someone who can do it yourself.

    • @BigRedFishDad
      @BigRedFishDad  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      jimnmaine1 yep had to edit it... phone spelled some thing's wrong but you probably didn't notice.