I have an arctic Fox 25R travel trailer with dual 40lb tanks will this work for the furnace if we are running low instead of switching tanks?
1758033
The reasons for installing this device is twofold. First, it allows you to add a third tank outside the trailer allowing you to extend your stay. When your regular tanks run low you simply turn on the third tank. So, instead of switching tanks you would have use of the third tank by just simply turning it on. Second, it provides a connection to other propane devices like propane BBQ grills.
1758034
I have the item installed in my motor home. Very easy to install. The 5 foot hose allows me to hook up a standard 20 pound propane tank and run the stove, water heater, etc. without even opening the valve from the main propane tank. If your threads are the same on the 40 pound tank as a standard 20 pound you could hook the second tank in. Otherwise just put a 20 pound tank attached to the 40 pound tank you are using. The tee is installed between your forty pound tank and the pressure regulator servicing the trailer so pressure is regulated entering the trailer.
1758035
Hi Robert,40-lb cylinders use the same valve connection as the 30-lb or 20-lb and our regulator will connect to your 40-lb cylinder with the correct pigtails. Our regulator will supply 210,000 Btu/hr when on the service cylinder and 130,000 Btu/hr when pulling from the reserve cylinder. It all depends on how many Btu's your furnace requires and what other items are pulling a demand for use.
92821
Without know the detail of your furnace, hard to say. But I would assume yes based on the fact that this is a very basic temp controlled on off switch. All it does it break the connection on the incoming line if the temp hits the target and open the closes the switch below the temp. Very basic and I have used in multiple settings from a RV furnace to controlling a fan in the attic
1008381
If you have the same quick connect that Mr. Heater uses on there heaters it will work. Your heater should use the same psi as all propane burners and heaters use. If you do not have the same quick connect there are an abundance of connectors out there. Just make sure you buy a hose that is regulated at the tank.
1696074
Dante, it should work. Most Bar BQ use the standard Propane Tank connector which is what this is designed for.This gauge will not say exactly when the Propane Tank will be empty, rather it gives an approximation. In hot weather the pressure increases and in cold weather the pressure decreases, therefore the same amount of Propane will show different levels on the gauge's meter. I have owned this for over a 1 year.
2228877
You would need an adapter to match the 20 lb. threads. It would work but is the most expensive way to heat. Consider a 10 lb tank.
1822072
I am not sure. I'm sorry I cannot be much help but I would suggest starting with your propane provider or local plumbing store. you are fortunate to have the big tank to draw on. the little 20 pounders don't last too long and very expensive. good luck in your search!
857692
Not sure what model that is but should work. I have a propane model and had trouble get the temp low enough. It could require a piece of sheet metal for the bottom to reduce air drafts. Hope this helps!
1960511
Yes, this will run a standard gas or oil furnace with no problem - it has more than enough punch. It will NOT run an ELECTRIC FURNACE, those are almost always 240 volt, and use a LOT of electricity. This is a 120 volt generator. It also won't run your Clothes Dryer, Electric Oven, or Electric Hot Water Heater or Central Air Conditioner. But it WILL run a rather good sized 120 volt window Air Conditioner and even a microwave oven at the same time, it works great for powering up and cooling down my 5th Wheel RV Trailer. If you are going to buy it to keep your oil or gas furnace going during a winter power loss, you need to plan TODAY for how you are going to connect it to your furnace. Easiest way it to "un hardwire" your furnace, and just have it on a cord that goes into a regular 120 volt plug. When the power goes out, just run an extension cord OUTSIDE to the generator, fire it up, plug in the furnace into the extension cord and you're good to go. (Absolutely do NOT run the generator inside of ANY structure. Not in a lawn building, not out in the garage, not in the barn. Even if you just run in there "for a minute" to refill the gas tank after it has run out of fuel, the Carbon Monoxide levels will be high enough to kill ya dead in no time flat. RUN THE GENERATOR ONLY IN THE OUT OF DOORS!!!) As far as the difference in the model numbers, I can see nothing in the specifications other than slightly different dimensions and a much different gas-tank style. I am very happy with my purchase of this model, and it seems to have a much better price.
1482198
Never tried it, but as long as the connection point is the same as a 20# tank, it should work fine. Your 'burn' time would obviously be shorter.
1465303
Yes it will. I bought this for the small tanks used in a my buddy heater. It worked great.
1326291
The smaller tank has less volume of gas, propane is liquid that "boils" to a gas that is the actual fuel. In colder weather smaller tanks have a hard time keeping up with high output. Even a 20 lb. tank won't run burner well if it is really cold. Summer or with a hot work light pointed right at the tank then no reason not to use the smaller tank.
280540
I don't see why it would not work. The tank is only 2.6gal so keep that in mind. It delivers 3.8 cfm @ 40psi and 3.3 cfm @ 90psi. I have to believe your application fits somewhere in the middle of these.
1565840
I would have to agree w/ Toshi...if you are going to use this for primary heat, you should get a larger capacity tank else you will be RE-filling it ALL the time! :P...I only use this heater as my back-up emergency heat source & I run it off a 20lb (think BBQ tank!) & 30lb (travel trailer size) tank for convenience...one 20 lb tank heating about 1000sq. ft will only last me about 1-2 days when extremely cold out (less than 20 degrees or so), otherwise if the temperatures are 'moderate' you may actually get a few days from a 20lb tank! Hope this helps! ;)
392000
So long as the 20# tank has more pressure than the 1#, the propane with flow. You wont be able to get every last bit of propane out of the 20# tank. One trick I found to help is to put the 1# cylinder in the deep freeze...or if you live in North Dakota like I do, just leave outside when its 20 below... keep the tank you are filling from inside/warm before hand and it helps to refill the tanks quickly and to a higher capacity.
1178398
Mine are the standard BBQ size I think 25 pound I have two tanks for a travel trailer and it works great
1726127
Twin 30 or 40 gal tanks with an automatic change-over regulator would be a pretty good working arrangement. Keep in mind, the bigger the tanks the heavier they are when you take them in to get filled. ;-)
1448128
Yes. I use a 20 lb and 40 lb tank (switch out) and have had no problems. I use heater for supplemental heating. I assume because the smaller tanks will lose pressure faster is why they state only a 100 lb tank. I found you need to make sure you have a proper regulator (low pressure).