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Anyone test their gas pressure?
I really need to do this.
Specifically at the refrigerator.
You use a manometer correct?

Any suggestions on what to get and how to test it?

Thanks
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Anyone test their gas pressure?
Reply #1 –
You can use a piece of plastic tubing and some water.  11" WC literally means 11 inches of water column.

There are quite a few youtube videos, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ROWQu2Xcs

If that method seems like a hassle, you can take it to a propane place and ask them to do it.  Their process will look something like this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0dSSfSIayg

Rich
'03 MB in NC
2003 MB
Re: Anyone test their gas pressure?
Reply #2 –
Quote from: rich  - 
You can use a piece of plastic tubing and some water.  11" WC literally means 11 inches of water column.

There are quite a few youtube videos, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ROWQu2Xcs

If that method seems like a hassle, you can take it to a propane place and ask them to do it.  Their process will look something like this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0dSSfSIayg

Rich
'03 MB in NC

Looks like this would work?

Manometer
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2021 Mid Bath
Re: Anyone test their gas pressure?
Reply #3 –
I watched the video and was disappointed when I did not hear anything regarding calibration of the instrument used for the test. In my professional opinion taking any sort of measurement using an uncalibrated instrument is nothing more than a guess. If it were me I would contact the manufacturer of the refrigerator and ask them to provide specific information regarding how to test along with what level of accuracy is required.
 
Chet in Yorktown, Virginia
Re: Anyone test their gas pressure?
Reply #4 –

For many years I used a tube manometer, once built, no additional calibration is needed.
It isn't an easy thing to carry and use but it is accurate.



A few years ago I found an inexpensive digital manometer and have found be to very accurate and easy to use.
Periodically I check the calibration of it against the tube manometer



Perfect-Prime AR1890 Professional Digital Air Pressure Meter & Manometer to...

FYI, not all regulators are adjustable.
This is another item that you need to know what you are doing, a mistake could cause an explosion or fire.

Larry

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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
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Re: Anyone test their gas pressure?
Reply #5 –
Quote from: Larry W  - 
For many years I used a tube manometer, once built, no additional calibration is needed.
It isn't an easy thing to carry and use but it is accurate.



A few years ago I found an inexpensive digital manometer and have found be to very accurate and easy to use.
Periodically I check the calibration of it against the tube manometer



Perfect-Prime AR1890 Professional Digital Air Pressure Meter & Manometer to...

FYI, not all regulators are adjustable.
This is another item that you need to know what you are doing, a mistake could cause an explosion or fire.

Larry

Thanks Larry.

I am certain the regulator has never been replaced.
Not sure of the lifespan on these but 23 years is a long time. It’s got a ton of use on it.

I found this one which looks like a good replacement.

MB Sturgis Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator - 11" Water Column Outlet MB...

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