Can tank exit be higher than regulator?

[SteveandSueJ]

Hi, have a small gas locker. A 11kg gaslow will fit but exit pipe will be higher than regulator fitting. Does this matter? 6kg cylinder will fit fine but hoping for larger bottle...thx..

 

[Odd-no-more]

The regulator must be above the top of the cylinder

 

[TinaLes]

Always install like below, if not any sludge that builds up in the pipes will clog up the regulator when you need it most. Many people go even further and fit The Truma in line filters either side of the regulator to help prevent the sludge problem.
LES

 

[SteveandSueJ]

Thank you guys, that has certainly forced the 6kg option...

 

[Odd-no-more]

Thank you guys, that has certainly forced the 6kg option...

Is it possible to raise the regulator?

 

[Basildog]

Thank you guys, that has certainly forced the 6kg option...

Post a picture of your existing regulator it may well be possible to add an elbow or changeover head to raise the height .

 

[Sue and Rick]

So as long as the connection to the changeover valve is higher than the outlet, that’s fine?

 

[SteveandSueJ]

Post a picture of your existing regulator it may well be possible to add an elbow or changeover head to raise the height .

Away for few days but have a couple inches to spare if I insert a connector to raise entry point. So as sueandrick says, as long a pipe runs uphill to raised extension, is that OK?

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[Lenny HB]

Alternatively you could fit a bottle top regulator.

 

[Basildog]

Alternatively you could fit a bottle top regulator.

Might be a possibility yes
Not really used in the U.K. but are available 30mbar with built in over pressure protection .

GOK BasicOne 1.5kg/hr 30mbar with Pressure Gauge

GOK Caramatic BasicOne capacity stage 3, type EN61-DS with overpressure safety device S2SR, straight outlet with pressure gauge. Shell-F connection with 30mbar outlet pressure, and a 1.5kg/hr flow rate. For connection to gas cylinders to regulate the pressure to the nominal pressure of the gas...

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[cyberyacht]

What about fitting the HP hose with a loop down before coming up to the regulator? Would that work?

 

[SteveandSueJ]

What about fitting the HP hose with a loop down before coming up to the regulator? Would that work?

Good question.. thx. Is that an option by having a longer pipe?? If so, would it matter how long??..

 

[SteveandSueJ]

Might be a possibility yes
Not really used in the U.K. but are available 30mbar with built in over pressure protection .

GOK BasicOne 1.5kg/hr 30mbar with Pressure Gauge

GOK Caramatic BasicOne capacity stage 3, type EN61-DS with overpressure safety device S2SR, straight outlet with pressure gauge. Shell-F connection with 30mbar outlet pressure, and a 1.5kg/hr flow rate. For connection to gas cylinders to regulate the pressure to the nominal pressure of the gas...

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This is my reg with top exit for pipe. have about 2 inches clearance to roof of cabinet so a little to play with. Need to do some measuring when back as not with van.. thx for suggestion..

 

[Basildog]

This is my reg with top exit for pipe. have about 2 inches clearance to roof of cabinet so a little to play with. Need to do some measuring when back as not with van.. thx for suggestion..

This might be another option :

Gaslow W20 Changeover Gauge Propane Standard

The Gaslow W20 Changeover Gauge Propane Standard 01-1630 has been designed to create a twin gas system for caravans and motorhomes. This manual changeover unit simply screws onto your bulkhead mounted 30mbar regulator and allows you to reconnect your existing regulator hose and with an...

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[SteveandSueJ]

This might be another option :

Gaslow W20 Changeover Gauge Propane Standard

The Gaslow W20 Changeover Gauge Propane Standard 01-1630 has been designed to create a twin gas system for caravans and motorhomes. This manual changeover unit simply screws onto your bulkhead mounted 30mbar regulator and allows you to reconnect your existing regulator hose and with an...

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Excellent, and with a gauge... must I still have bottle outlet below gauge connection? Sorry to clarify this...

 

[Basildog]

Excellent, and with a gauge... must I still have bottle outlet below gauge connection? Sorry to clarify this...

Yes ideally, this gauge is just being used as a nice neat tee really .

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[SteveandSueJ]

Yes ideally, this gauge is just being used as a nice neat tee really .

True, And raising the height so appreciate the suggestion...

 

[cyberyacht]

Good question.. thx. Is that an option by having a longer pipe?? If so, would it matter how long??..

Don't know if it's regarded as ideal but my regulator is only fractionally higher than my 10Kg Safefill so I loop the pigtail down from the cylinder and then up to the regulator. The height is OK for the 7.5Kg. A 750mm pigtail should give you enough scope for a bit of a loop.