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Low Pressure Propane Regulators:  Preset-First Stage-Second Stage-Twin Stage         

Gas grills up to about 50,000 btu/hr most often use low pressure propane which requires a low pressure propane regulator. Low pressure gas can be natural gas (normally does not require further pressure regulation past the meter), or propane piped into a trailer home or RV, or a conventional home in which the gas has already been adjusted to a 6 ounces (10.5 WC inches) low pressure at the propane source.   Preset low pressure propane regulators and Twin Stage Low Pressure Regulators are set at 6 ounces. We ship everywhere in the world...and the shipping is free to the 48 contiguous US states.
 

How are the Tejas Smokers® low pressure gas regulators any different than what is customarily sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, or from those included as original equipment with most gas grills?    TejasSmokers® sells Low Pressure Regulators designed with 3/8" ID gas outlets and 3/8" ID grey, M.B. Sturgis AGA-approved gas hoses rather than the customary regulators with 1/4" ID gas outlets and supplied with 1/4" ID black hoses. The 1/4" ID type are also usually found on most backyard gas grills or offered for sale at the Depots as replacement equipment.  A larger ID of 3/8", going all the way from the regulator housing to the appliance permits an amazing increase in delivery of 2.25 times the VOLUME of gas to your appliance!  These are preset regulators so all you can't change the pressure, but you can change the volume of gas available to your appliance if it needs it.  If you think your low pressure gas appliance is just not getting enough gas, the problem could be the internal diameter size of the gas regulator output and of the hose. A regulator with a 3/8" ID diameter gas outlet and a 3/8" ID grey hose is going to make a lot more gas available to the appliance. You still control the amount of gas used the same way, i.e., with the gas control knob on your appliance.  Upgrade.  Don't starve your grill of fuel.

 

204GAF039 - GREEN ACME Inlet Tank Fitting

  204GAF039

204GAF039 - GREEN ACME, Type One Inlet tank safety fitting, is a wrench-less, user friendly, right hand tank connector.

► Full Flow Tank Connector.

► Type 1 Wrench-less x 1/4" M NPT fitting size.


500,000 btu/hr maximum output. 1 5/16" ACME x 1/4" M NPT. Designed for low pressure propane regulators (our COM5 series regulators, and other low pressure hoses and fittings). Perfect for use with most gas grills and other low pressure devices. Installation requires use of an 11/16" socket, preferably 6 point. Order a Green ACME and we will install it on the low pressure regulator you order. No installation charges. Pictured below is a Green ACME inlet installed on a COM5 regulator assembly.


►    Green Acme Inlet Tank Fitting Video


Why should anyone order a Green Acme tank fitting for their regulator?


A Green Acme Type I tank fitting will screw into practically any propane tank except some of the very large 100# propane tanks. You tighten it up clockwise using your hand. It does not require the use of a wrench! 
 

Wt. 1#. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.
 

  • Green Acme Safety Tank Fitting on Low Pressure Regulator

    Green Acme Safety Tank Fitting on
    Low Pressure Regulator

  •    Green Acme Tank Fitting

    Green Acme Back Side

  • Green Acme Tank Fitting

    Green Acme Front Side


$20.00

 

 

MANC - Manual Propane Tank Changeover Throw Over Manifold Switch Valve Assembly

  MANC

MANC - Manual Propane Tank Changeover Throw Over Manifold Switch Valve Assembly includes the required (2) - 24" high pressure thermoplastic hoses and Green Acme Type One wrench-less tank connectors with back flow prevention. Valve is 1/4" ID female inverted flare x 1/4" ID female inverted flare x 1/4" male NPT.


How does a Manual Propane Tank Changeover Switch Valve Assembly work?


The changeover switch valve will screw into any high pressure or low pressure propane regulator. When one tank is empty, just turn the yellow lever to the full tank. Then close the tank valve on top of the empty tank, unscrew that Green Acme, and you are free to remove the empty tank for replacement. This is a very simple solution to a nagging problem of running out of gas at the wrong time.


(POL's propane tank connectors instead of the Green Acmes are available.)

 

Wt.1# 12 oz. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.


  • Manual Tank Changeover Valve Assembly with POL's tank Fittings

    MANC with POL's

  • Manual Tank Changeover Valve Assembly

    MANC attached to a
    COM5 Low Pressure Regulator

  • Manual Tank Changeover Valve Assembly

    MANC Assembly ready
    for attaching to a regulator

 

$199.95

 

 

COM-AC - Dual Tank Auto Changeover Low Pressure RV and Catering Propane Regulator          

  COM-AC

COM-AC Low Pressure automatic changeover propane regulator with: (2) - model 100575-24 24" x 1/4" ID, 350 psi black thermoplastic tank hoses and Green ACME tank fittings x 1/4" inverted flare with safety back-check Type 1 inlet fittings, and (1) - 5' x 3/8"ID UL approved AGA low pressure gas outlet, hose x 3/8" SAE F gas flare swivel fitting. Longer length Low Pressure AGA outlet hoses are available. Includes mounting bracket.
 

(POL's Tank Connectors instead of the Green Acmes are available by request.)


How does an Automatic Changeover Low Pressure Regulator work?


This is the ultimate solution to avoid running out of gas. Regulator automatically switches from the empty propane tank to the full reserve tank, ensuring a continuous gas flow. The color of the dial changes from a highly visible green to red signaling that the first cylinder is exhausted while the valve automatically changes to the remaining full tank. Rotation of the handle to the full cylinder will restore the green color on the indicator. The built in safety back check permits changing out an empty tank while the full tank is operating.


160,000 btu/hr maximum output. 1/4" female inverted flare inlets x 3/8"ID female NPT outlet, complies with UL144 and NFPA 1192 requirements for use with recreational vehicles. RVIA required regulator plastic cap cover included. With integral mounting bracket shown below which is convenient to mount to a post or a 2" x 4" block.


Wt. 7#. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.


  • Dual Tank Auto Changeover Low Pressure Regulator

    COM-AC Dual Tank Autochangeover Low Pressure
    Regulator with (2) 24" High Pressure Tank Hoses
    and Green AcmeSafety Tank Connectors with
    Back Check Flow Prevention. No tanks are included.
    Ideal for RV's and Catering Trucks.


 

$199.95

 

 

COM5 - Low Pressure PRESET Propane Regulator

  COM5

COM5 - Low Pressure PRESET propane regulator (6 oz, 11" WC), POL tank fitting, and a 3/8" ID UL approved AGA hose with 3/8" F SAE gas flare swivel connection.


160,000 btu/hr maximum output.


►   Green Acme wrench-less safety tank connector is available as an Option             at an additional charge.


Wt. 1#. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.

 

$49.95

 

 

COM5-UL - Low Pressure PRESET Regulator with UL Approved Ball Valve

  COM5-UL

COM5-UL - Low Pressure PRESET regulator (which reduces the tank pressure to (6 oz, 11" WC), POL tank fitting, UL approved ball valve for positive shut off, and a 3/8" ID UL approved AGA hose with 3/8" F SAE gas flare swivel connection.


160,000 btu/hr maximum output.


►   Green Acme wrench-less safety tank connector is available as an Option             at an additional charge.
 

Wt. 2#. Free shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. States.

 

$69.95

 

 

COM5-GRN  - Low Pressure, High Output, PRESET Regulator, with Green Acme Tank Fitting

  COM5-GRN

COM5-GRN  -  Low Pressure, high output PRESET regulator
(
6 oz, 11" WC) with a GREEN Acme tank safety fitting, and a
3/8" ID UL approved AGA hose with 3/8" F SAE gas flare swivel end. Other hose lengths available 10ft, 15ft, 20ft and in Stainless Steel overbraid.


■   160,000 btu/hr maximum output, for low pressure applications
     requiring higher gas volume output. 

■   The Green Acme is a wrench-less, right hand tank connector
     with excess flow prevention and a thermally sensitive sleeve.


Wt. 1#.  Free shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. States.

 

$59.95

 

 

COM5-GRN-UL - Low Pressure, High Output, PRESET Regulator with GREEN Acme Tank Safety Fitting

  COM5-GRN-UL

COM5-GRN UL - Low Pressure, high output PRESET regulator (6 oz, 11" WC), GREEN Acme Type I tank safety fitting, UL approved ball valve for positive shut off, and a 3/8" ID UL approved AGA hose with 3/8" F SAE gas flare swivel connection.


■    160,000 btu/hr maximum output, regulator and hose designed for low
       pressure applications requiring higher gas volume output.

■    UL-approved ball valve for positive shut-off.

■    The Green Acme safety fitting enables wrenchless tank connections by               hand tightening only.


Wt. 2#. Free shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. States.

 

$79.95

 

 

COM5-D  Low Pressure PRESET Regulator Dual Hose Combo

  COM5-D

COM5-D - Low Pressure PRESET regulator (6 oz, 11 " WC), two ball valves for control of gas through each hose, POL tank fitting and two 3/8" ID UL approved AGA hoses, each with 3/8" F SAE gas flare swivel connections.


►    160,000 btu/hr maximum output.


►    The Green Acme wrench-less safety tank connector is available as an                  Option at an additional charge.


Wt. 3#. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States

 

$129.95

 

 

COM5-D-GRN - Low Pressure PRESET Regulator Dual Hose Combo,with Green Acme Tank Safety Fitting

  COM5-D-GRN

COM5-D- GRN - Low Pressure PRESET regulator (6 oz, 11 " WC), two ball valves for control of gas through each hose, POL tank fitting and two 3/8" ID UL approved AGA hoses, each with 3/8" F SAE gas flare swivel connections, with a Green Acme tank safety fitting.


►    160,000 btu/hr maximum output.


Wt. 3#. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.

 

$139.95

 

 

TS9413 - Low Pressure,  Twin Stage Regulator  950,000 btu/hr, Ideal for most Concession Trailers and Food Trucks 

  TS9413

TS9413 - Low Pressure Twin Stage Regulator includes a high pressure hose, a Full Flow POL tank connector. Gas outlet is 3/4" FNPT.  

950,000 Btu/hr maximum output. 

Ideal regulator for Generators, Food Trucks Concession Trailers and more.
 

Twin stage regulators combine first and second stage regulators into a single unit. They are designed to reduce tank pressure to a preset 11" WC delivery pressure. Manually adjustable from 9" to 13" WC. Equipped with 1/8" FNPT pressure gauge taps on inlet and outlet for easy system pressure checks.

For small cabins using portable tanks it provides nice and even gas delivery.

950,000 Btu/hr maximum output.
 


Wt. 5# Free shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. States.


TS9413 with OPTIONAL MANC Manual Propane Tank Changeover Valve with
Black Stripwound hoses and either Red Acmes or POLs


 

$299.95

 

 

TS9209210 - First and Second Stage Low Pressure Assembly

  TS9209210

TS9209210 - First Stage and Second Stage Low Pressure Custom Assembly mounted on a 12" x 12" x 1/8" aluminum panel with 1/4" mounting holes in each corner. The gas outlet is 1/2" FNPT. 950,000 Btu/hr maximum output.


TejasSmokers.com has fabricated a complete assembly including a 60" x 1/4"ID high pressure thermoplastic rubber hose outfitted with a 204051 Full Flow POL tank connector. The two regulators are pre-mounted on a 12" x 12" aluminum panel. The panel has 1/4" diameter holes in each corner for easy installation. Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 5"H.


Why would someone want the First Stage and Second Stage Regulators pre-mounted and pre-plumbed on a panel?


A First Stage and Second Stage Custom Assembly which is already plumbed together may be very convenient for situations where you intend to have a portable propane tank close to the house or very near a propane fueled generator. Also, for use with stand-alone, higher Kilowatt emergency generators which rely on larger volumes of propane from portable tanks.


The large capacity first stage regulator (RED) pictured at right is factory set at 10 psig. It is equipped with an integral relief valve and built-in 1/8" FNPT pressure gauge tap. The adjustment range, (normally not necessary), is 5-10 psig. Output capacity is 950,000 btu/hr.The second stage regulator (GREY) pictured at right is factory set at 11" WC. The adjustment range is 9 to 13" WC.It is also equipped with an integral relief valve and a built-in 1/8" FNPT pressure gauge tap.


Everything is already plumbed together and all you have to do is mount it on a vertical surface with the two relief valves facing down. (The black relief valves are shown at the bottom in the picture at the right.) The outlet threads on the Grey second stage regulator are 3/4" FNPT so either use 3/4"ID pipe or you can use flexible 3/4"ID low pressure gas hose at the outlet. Low Pressure Outdoor gas hose for the gas outlet may be found on our Natural Gas Hose webpage.


►   950,000 Btu/hr maximum output


Wt. 10# 9.6 oz. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.


$499.95

 

 

SS920 - First Stage High Pressure Regulator

  SS920

SS920 - First Stage High Pressure Regulator factory set at 10 psi. Includes model 204051 Full Flow POL tank connector. Gas outlet is 1/2" FNPT. Includes GR-905 mounting bracket. 2,400,000 Btu/hr maximum output.


Why use a First Stage and Second Stage Regulator Separately?


When the large supply tank is installed a long distance from the point of use of the gas, then installation of the First Stage (high pressure) Regulator separately from the Second Stage (low pressure) Regulator may be advantageous in order to avoid noticeable pressure drops in the gas delivery downstream.


The large capacity first stage regulator (RED) pictured at right is factory set at 10 psi. The adjustment range, (normally not necessary), is 5-10 psig. It is equipped with an integral relief valve and built-in 1/8" FNPT pressure gauge tap. Outfitted with a #204051 Full Flow POL tank connector which has 1/4" MNPT inlet. Gas outlet is 1/2" FNPT. Supplied with TS900 mounting bracket, like on the picture at right.


►   2,400,000 Btu/hr maximum output. Dims: 8.75"L x 5.5"W x 4.75"H


Wt. 3# 3.9 oz. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.

$249.95

 

 

SS9210 - Second Stage Low Pressure Regulator         

  SS9210

SS9210 - Second Stage Low Pressure Regulator factory set at 11" WC. Gas inlet is 1/2" FNPT. Gas outlet is 1/2" FNPT. 950,000 Btu/hr maximum output.


A Second Stage Regulator is not designed to work directly with tank pressure. It must be used in conjunction with a First Stage Regulator.


The second stage regulator (GREY) pictured at right is factory set at 11" WC. The adjustment range is 9 to 13" WC. It is also equipped with an integral relief valve and a built-in 1/8" FNPT pressure gauge tap. Inlet connection is 1/2" FNPT. Outlet connection is 1/2" FNPT. 

►   950,000 Btu/hr maximum output. (Inlet pressure needs to be 10 PSI).


Wt. 2# 14.7 oz. Free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. States.


$249.95

 

 

WC - Ashcroft Low Pressure Gas Test Gauge

  WC

WC - Ashcroft Low Pressure Gas Test Gauge, measures from 0 to 15" WC.

 

All of the Dual Stage and Twin Stage Low Pressure Regulators in this section have 1/8" FNPT test port outlets. This gauge is supplied with a 1/8" MNPT brass adapter fitting in order to fit commonly found dual stage and twin stage low pressure regulator test port outlets.

 

We recommend that the gauge only be used by a licensed plumber or certified gas technician. It is a sensitive, accurate test gauge, fabricated with a sensitive beryllium copper diaphragm and a brass socket and must be used correctly. Test gauges are not returnable.  Dial face is 2.5". Height 4 3/8"


  • Ashcroft Low Pressure Test Gauge

    Ashcroft Low Pressure Test Gauge

  • Ashcroft Low Pressure Test Gauge

    Rear View of Gauge

$149.95

 

 

If you would like a your low pressure regulator customized with other hoses or quick connect fittings give us a call:  
713 222 0077, in Houston, Texas