Campbell Iron Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Hi, I'm new here, but not to forging. I need to acquire a new hi pressure LP regulator for my gas forge because the old one developed a leak after a propane distributor overfilled my tank. I notice that everyone suggests a 0-30psi or 0-60psi regulator but the ones of those that I have purchased always leak and It appears to be difficult to find a regulator locally. I found a Tractor Supply in the vicinity that has a 0-20psi one... will that work sufficiently? If not, can someone supply me with a link to a listing for a higher quality regulator and/or hose than you may find on Amazon. If Amazon is the best option, please say so. The welding gas shop had no idea what I was looking for... and the local propane distributor only sells low pressure regulators. Thanks, Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Welcome from the Ozark mountains. I would say not knowing where in the world you are located, Amazon would be the best option. We are not allowed to post live links to commercial sites. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Campbell Iron said: I found a Tractor Supply in the vicinity that has a 0-20psi one... will that work sufficiently? The short answer is yes. Amazon.com is a large marketplace. If you are able to tell good from bad products in that market, it is a useful choice; otherwise NOT!!! As to why we suggest 0-30 regulators over 0-20 models; it is just a matter of "just in case." I mess around with low volume higher pressure burners, and never need more than 20 PSI. In fact, most people spend most of their time at 12 to 15 PSI, even when welding in their forges. As to 0-60 regulators; the only time I ever use one is when I am testing a new burner design; and that is only to determine its safety limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Iron Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 Perhaps I am running at too low psi… 3-5 for general forging, so raising it past 15psi seems intense even when I had a 0-30 regulator! Seems like Amazon is the way… Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Right there is all the difference between reading and doing. Without trying things out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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