Pressure regulator?

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by pabrioux

Hi,

Is this a pressure regulator (for propane)?

Also, should the copper line feeding it be better protected (well, protected at all)? It runs underground from a propane tank and then pops up as seen in the photo. It's a small line, must be about 3/8th" or so, into the "regulator" and then out as 3/4" or so into the house.

Thanks everyone,

Paul-Marc

I myself would recommend protection of the copper "Lariat" piping.

[Michael Larson]

I usually don't see the loop in my area I was making a conjecture. (WAG if you prefer)

I see very few Propane tanks that use anything but 3/8 copper from the tank to the house.

Outside oil tanks use #1 fuel oil around here to prevent gelling.

I'm not aware of changes in the gas makeup of NG except that there is an adjustment for heat content sometimes in the winter bills.