JCL7 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL7 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 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.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL7 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Is a 20psi regulator good enough or should I get a 30psig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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