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Subject:Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
From:David Beierl
Date:Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:31:03 -0500

At 02:19 PM 11/1/2001, Cary Chiang wrote:
>Does anyone know what the PSI is of the propane disposable cylinders the
>heater is designed to use?

It's precisely the same as in the Westy tank, assuming they are at the same
temperature -- in practical terms, somewhere under about 200 psi.  The
pressure in the lines after the regulator is about six ounces per square
inch, controlled by the regulator.  The pressure in a tank containing
liquid propane depends entirely on the temperature.

Coleman may have a reason they don't want you to use extension hoses (like
the possibility of burning the hose) but pressure ain't it.

d

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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