Propane Regulator Uses

[Atlantis]

I recently scavenged a propane regulator off a grill we threw away, I was wonder if it could serve any purpose other than to regulate propane. What is the setting on a standar regulator, what pressure does it bring it down to? I'm just wondering if I could use this for something pneumatic.

[nicholai]

im pretty sure those regulators are sealed and set to deliver somewhere between 5-15 psi for gas grill uses. Most of them cant be adjusted as far as i know and really dont serve much of a purpose for spud guns unless you have a very large volume meter pipe.

I think they would work good for a pilot light on a flamethrower though

[Mr.Taterhead]

I also have several regulators of the same and was wondering if they could be used. I am going to experiment with them over the next few days and I will let you know my results. They are so easy to get and with the fittings and hose, I hope someone can find a way to use them on a pneumatic.

[rna_duelers]

the one i has regulates to 7 KPA which is very low pressure.And i dont think they are useful for anything esle but there job.

[Atlantis]

Are there any parts inside the ragulator I can use? Anyhting to make a rubber seal with?

[MrCrowley]

i cant even open my gas reg its made solid! cant even scrounge a 1/4" nipple of it, its like glued in there

[Atlantis]

I found a use for it, is anyone familiar with a Ruben's Tube?

[MrCrowley]

no, but what do you use it for?

[Pete Zaria]

Here's a cool video of a Ruben's Tube in action.



Peace,
Pete Zaria.

[pyromanic13]

wow I think I might have to make one of those!