Hose for burner

[JCL7]

Hi all,

I'm giving forging a go as a hobby and need some assistance. Do any of you know of a hose with a high pressure regulator that can go from a 20lb propane tank and connect to a torch made for a 1lb propane bottle?

Thanks,

JC

[Mikey98118]

Look under propane burners at Amazon.com; they have hoses for use in 16 oz. fuel canisters; they can be converted, with a hose barb, to mate up with a regular propane hose and regulator, which you can also find there; total price is about $35.

[JCL7]

So I found this which I know will work for the hose part, but would need an adapter:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LDN1F6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AXO3Y8HYXC74B&psc=1

And I found this hose, but there is no regulator:

https://www.amazon.com/GasOne-Propane-Adapter-Converter-Certified/dp/B073KV4WLJ

Do I need a regulator?  I would think so but I don't know.

[ThomasPowers]

YES YOU NEED A REGULATOR! (as I adjust by ear and eye I'd say you don't need a gauge; others like a gauge.)

[JCL7]

Is a 20psi regulator good enough or should I get a 30psig?

[ThomasPowers]

That's a "I want to bake something; what temperature should I set my oven to?" sort of question.  I can't answer without know all the details of your set up and what you plan to do with it.

I can say that a torch made to run off a 1# canister of propane will not be suitable for any but the smallest of forges. (Single SOFT firebrick forge or micro forge types)

[Mikey98118]

20 PSI is usually all the pressure your burner will need. The rest of the time you can bring that extra fiver from your wallet and ask yourself if it was worth it.