Innovation in gas regulators

June 25, 2024 By Randy Warner

With regulators that provide underpressure shutoff, propane professionals can rely on a mechanical device to make an out-of-gas determination.

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How to test a regulator

December 7, 2023 By Randy Warner

The system tests needed to confirm proper operation of the regulator are often referred to as flow and lock-up tests.

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Lock-up occurs when demand for propane downstream stops. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

What to know about propane regulator lock-up

August 29, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains the importance of propane regulator lock-up as well as its safety implications.

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Understand automatic changeover regulators

August 12, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains the functions of an automatic changeover regulator and how to operate multi-cylinder systems safely.

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Back-mount regulator designed for 2 psig installations

December 22, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

RegO’s 2 psi back-mount LV4403Y66R regulator is designed to be used for 2 psig installation requiring a line pressure regulator downstream.

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Flexible metallic connectors play critical safety role

November 4, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane safety expert Randy Warner explains the safety functions of flexible metallic connectors that run from regulator to service valve.

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Propane regulator standards revised

August 23, 2021 By Randy Warner

The Underwriters Laboratories 144 technical standards committee made a standards revision to address inlet pressure and UPSO protection.

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Natural gas regulators serve as model for safer propane systems

November 5, 2020 By Randy Warner

Do some “out of the box” thinking by looking into nontraditional technology that can assist you in providing additional levels of safety for your customers.

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Photo courtesy of Marshall Excelsior Co.

MEC develops adapter for regulator vent kit

December 25, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

The MEP960 vent adapter by MEC allows universal installation of the ME960 series flex vent kit into the vent port of MEC Excela-Flow compact regulators.

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Understanding the heart of the propane system

November 11, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner takes a look at the ins and outs of regulator design to ensure propane marketers are using this important piece of equipment safely.

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