Parts Needed to Connect 100 Lb Propane Tank to Water Heater
Question:
Need to connect a 100 lb tank to my inlet valve to a tankless water heater on the back end of my food truck
asked by: Fred R
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like what you need is a pigtail to go from the tank to a regulator, then from the regulator you'll need a supply hose that's long enough to reach and connect to the to inlet valve (manifold) on your food truck and that has the correct fitting. Below are the parts I recommend:
1. MB Sturgis Propane Pigtail - Stainless Overbraid - Type 1 x 1/4" Male Inverted Flare - 1' # 100833-12
2. MB Sturgis Vertical 2-Stage Propane Regulator - 11" Water Column Outlet # 108220
3. MB Sturgis Propane Hose Assembly - 1/2" Female Flare Swivel x 3/8" MPT - 4' # 100383-48-MBS
Please note that the regulator has a maximum flow capacity: 400,000 Btu per hour, so you'll want to confirm this is within the specs for your water heater.
A 1/2 inch female flare fitting is most commonly used to connect a hose assembly to the main gas piping system. If your truck's propane piping system features a 3/8 male flare fitting, the hose assembly will need to have a 3/8 female flare fitting, like # 100040-48-MBS.
At the bottom of the page, I've linked you to a couple Propane Help Articles as well as our complete selection of supply hoses, in case you need a different length.
Products Referenced in This Question
MB Sturgis Propane Hose - 3/8" Male NPT x 3/8" Female Flare Swivel - 4'
- Propane Fittings
- Hoses
- Supply Hoses
- 4 Feet Long
- 3/8 Inch - Male NPT
- 3/8 Inch - Female Flare
- MB Sturgis
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MB Sturgis Propane Hose - 3/8" Male NPT x 1/2" Female Flare Swivel - 4'
- Propane Fittings
- Hoses
- Supply Hoses
- 4 Feet Long
- 3/8 Inch - Male NPT
- 1/2 Inch - Female Flare
- MB Sturgis
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MB Sturgis Propane Pigtail w/ Back Check - Type 1 x 1/4" MIF - Stainless Overbraid - 1'
- Propane Fittings
- Hoses
- Pigtail Hoses
- 1 Foot Long
- Type 1 - Female
- 1/4 Inch - MIF
- MB Sturgis
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
MB Sturgis Vertical 2-Stage Propane Regulator - 11" Water Column Outlet
- Propane Fittings
- Regulators
- 1/4 Inch - Female NPT
- 3/8 Inch - Female NPT
- Dual Stage - Vertical
- MB Sturgis
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