Jim, David, & List...

Now I am confused again :) ....

in response to my question, "Can a stock propane tank be made to work in
place of the 20 lb propane tank that is mentioned in the Buddy heater set
up?"
I got the following answers from Jim and David that seem to contradict each
other... so I'm not sure if the pressure in those disposable bottles and BBQ
tanks is 11 w.c.i.... or much higer....

From Jim:
"I don't see why not...  The stock regulator s/b set up for 11" of
water pressure. That seems to be typical.  (Al least for both my
Hydro-flame furnace and my Charbroil BBQ.)  Don't know what the
disposable cylinders are at, but I would assume something close seeing
as Coleman sells all those accessories to run their propane powered
appliances off the large cylinders."

From David:
"All appliances meant to run from disposable cylinders run at straight tank
> pressure.  All you need to run them from the Westy tank is a tap *before*
> the regulator and the proper high-pressure hoses and fittings.  There is a
> device called "Extend-a-Stay" which is intended to allow you to draw
> high-pressure gas from a BBQ tank to supplement the RV tank supply -- that
> or something like it could also be used to get gas from the RV tank.  But
> it will add another couple of inches between the POL valve and the
regulator..."

Thanks,
Bill