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Default auto-changeover propane regulator

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ddl@danlan.*com (Dan Lanciani) wrote:

Are there auto-changeover propane regulators (or separate auto-changeover
devices) for fixed (2x 1000 gallon) tanks? The propane company putting in
my tanks had not heard of this, and Google searches turn up only ones for
small RV tanks. Ideally something with a remote indicator would be nice;
I could arrange for the computer to email me to call for a delivery...


Well, they are certainly bone stock standard for 100 lb portable tanks
(not generally seen on RVs, commonly seen beside houses with gas stoves
and dryers away from gas lines, up until the 250lb pigs become more
standard.) Any propane company that changes tanks rather than running a
tanker truck should have them - I don't know if they would have
limitations that would not permit connecting a 1000 lb tank. Remote
indicator is standard, but you'll need to come up with the electronics
part of it if you want a computer to report the little red ring showing
in the indicator. Usually it's just run on it's little copper tube to
the closest window, so the homeowner can look out and see the red.

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