Brandr Forge Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi Folks, I am currently running one 40lb tank and I am running everyday. With the change in season i am starting to tank freeze, which i have not had in a long time. I would like to run two tanks so I don't have to wait for the tank to defrost before i can start working again. Does any have a regulator solution where i can have both tanks hooked up at the same time and just switch a valve to direct on tank on and one tank off? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. -charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 If you're going to use 2 tanks, just run both into a manifold, cut the draw on each tank by half when you run them together. Shouldn't freeze then. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I assume you are talking about gas forge tanks and not any Sherman tanks so I will relocate this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandr Forge Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 yes Gas forge tanks. What type of manifold would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 It isn't only the fuel cylinder that can get too cold to work; that can also happen to your regulator. I will assume that your tank is located outside, but unless your area is suffering a blizzard, "freezing up" a 40-gallon tank is less likely than regulator problems. That said, a second tank can be run into a shop pipe system from external cylinders by use of stainless steel braided fuel hose. I would recommend two threaded male hose ends screwed into a pipe nipple. There is no need for anything fancy on the high presure end of a piping system, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandr Forge Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Actually i am running inside my shop. It doesn't get too cold in there. So the 40lb goes directly into the forge. Its only the the tank that gets cold. And it only started about a week ago when the weather shifted. I forged for hours on end all summer with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon ForgeClay Works Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 50 minutes ago, Brandr Forge said: yes Gas forge tanks. What type of manifold would you recommend? Check with RV sales & service places, they sell manifold kits to hook two tanks together. BTW: welcome to ifi, if you edit your profile to add your location you may be surprised how many members are close to you and some answers are location dependent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Gentlemen & ladies. Would an electric blanket or a big aquarium heater work for keeping the fuel tank or regulator from getting "frostbite"? Just musing, and thinking out loud. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandr Forge Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks for the heads up. I will most definitely follow up on the RV thing. Profile updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, SLAG said: Would an electric blanket or a big aquarium heater work for keeping the fuel tank or regulator from getting "frostbite"? Just musing, and thinking out loud. There's a rather lengthy thread in which quite a few options have been discussed, analyzed, dissected, etc. Quite a few options would work, but raise safety concerns. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/19531-freezing-propane-tanks-a-different-solution/?tab=comments#comment-200771 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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