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Add water to the tube, with food coloring if desired so it’s about 12” deep ( still 12” below the regulator.). Turn n the gas. If the regulator is 1/2”, the water column with be 14-15” lower on the tank side, it the water sprays out of the hose, it’s more than 1 psi.
Tapping into that line behind the 2nd stage regulator would be the easiest place to tap into for a straight pipe to the generator. 1 first stage regulator at the tank. Line run form the tank to other side of the house (around 80') to 2nd stage regulator. This 2nd stage regulator is outside of the house.
Put 6" of coarse rock in the bottom of the hole, then drop the tank in. Now put more coarse rocks all around the tank, including the top (except for the intended opening (s)). Cover the tank with compacted soil, then put a poly tarp over the top (holes cut for openings.)
My propane dealer says they sell old bulk tanks for a $1/gallon usually because of bad valves and not due to rust or pressure retaining issues. So 300 gallon propane tank = $300. Realistically, fuel prices ARE going to RISE again. Hovering at 3 bucks a gallon right now, if they jump back to 4/gal, then my bulk tank has paid for itself.
pearlselby Discussion starter. 994 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Aug 23, 2012. I have a 6000 watt propane generator and need ideas or help to hook it up to a 350 gallon tank for home use. Our local propane company had no clue. Our hardware store did not know propane generators were available. I know that I need 2 L14-20R and 1 L14-15R.
1. You'll need a 10 lb high pressure regulator at the tank. 2. You'll need 2 second stage regulators, (output pressure messured in "inches of water collum", capacity messured in BTU's) one right at the house and the second right at the genny. The capacity for the house should match the regulator you currently have.
I can get diesel fuel from multiple sources and have 5 to 55-gallon drums available, plus the 50-gallon belly tank under the generator. We could reduce consumption a lot by just running the generator minimally like you did. I wouldn't count on any propane deliveries during long term power outages if I were you.
284 posts · Joined 2011. #3 · Apr 15, 2011. I'm looking for the same thing. They have a metal "fire pit/ring" thing at Menards but it's over $60 I think. Too high! I was thinking about a short piece of large diameter culvert. 3ft is too small, 4ft would be better. The scrapyard may be a good idea. D. Reply Like.
100lb tanks.. Fill the tank .. one last time. Dig a hole in the ground the diameter of the tank, Post hole digger works best. the harder the ground the better the effect. tilt the hole slightly, pointing it to where the least damage can occur (important) make it deep enough to take 3/4 to 4/5ths of the tank.
BUDDY HEATER & SIZE PROPANE TANK. At the moment my son is using the heater in his 16ft bell tent. He's been living in it to get out of debt. Already has his car paid off. Anyway, he's purchased 2 - 20# tanks and alternates them. When one runs out, he hooks up a full one and when he goes to work he'll fill up the empty one.