cvmikeray Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have a Mr Heater high pressure regulator and I put a gauge on it but it does not seem to work. Is the gauge port on this regulator just a dummy hole, or just for a full empty gauge?http://www.tractorsupply.com/mr-heater-reg-propane-high-pressure-regulator-1-4-in--3100401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I am pretty sure that is a dummy hole, the unit that has a working gauge has been drilled prior to assembly and comes with the gauge. It can be drilled out, but you risk damaging the regulator. I have a mr. heater regulator and never tried to put a gauge on the regulator, I put it on the manifold at the forge. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmikeray Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 It works fine without the gauge, so I will not try to mess with it. I know what low sounds like and I know what wide open sounds like !!! Thanks !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Gauges are notoriously prone to getting discombobulated and not being very accurate. I'm amused when people tell me their forge runs at XYZ psi but have never calibrated their gauge and so it could be 50% off! I tune by eye and ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcornell Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I agree with Thomas - the gauge is not terribly reliable. I look for how much fire is coming out of the forge and listen to the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I third TP's statement. I have stated what I run at from time to time but try to disclaim that with "your mileage may vary" type words I really only "use" the gauge readings as a comparison between my 2 current gassers. One is blown; the other, venturi type. Also check differences in readings against changes in gas orifice size and such. My 7 psi most likely will heat my forge differently than your 7 psi :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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