It seems that disconnecting this hose has been the only thing that has worked so far. The connections for each tank are also different. If you manage to light a flame with a forklift tank, the fire will travel down into the tank and explode. This means that, by nature, these two tanks are not interchangeable. I have tried to check everything else you recommend on here with no luck. Forklift tanks are made to deliver propane in liquid form, while grill tanks deliver it in gas form. I believe it is a vapor fuel box of some form. Between the air intake connector end and where it connects to the regulator, there is a black box 2x2x4 inches that feels and sounds hollow. So I just left it disconnected and no problem (temporarily). But if any pressure was put into that end or any pressure was pulled from that tube it would immediately stutter and die. The tank weighs 77.5 pounds, with a diameter of 12.3 inches and stands 26.9 inches tall. Here is my question, what do the three different fuel lines do? Balanced, slow, and injector? I removed the balanced line from the air intake side and immediately it was working. propane (liquid) tank is ideal for personal or professional use, such as fuel for machinery like forklifts. My Hyster forklift is running lean, slower to respond when the throttle is pushed, rough idle, and as others noted, it is hard to start upon the first start. ![]() Or maybe I can replace the view gauge with a service valve? I don't know the hole thread specs though.Īny advice greatly appreciated, including links to a more appropriate forum with more expert gas techs willing to help an amateur.Like other people have commented. I did find a Rego dual-service valve 8555DL that apparently provides a 1-3/4" ACME liquid fill valve as well as vapor service, but since that is a pretty exotic fitting, would prefer to find a tank with the extra "optional" hole available to use with the standard valves. How do you use a propane tank on a grill 1. The people who fill the forklift tanks can definitely fill the grill tanks. Is BBQ propane and forklift propane the same It is actually the exact same exact gas. If not, I believe I can remove the stock Filler Valve (location B) and replace it with my standard vapor service valve, but that means sacrificing the liquid quick-fill capability, as used by AutoGas stations and propane delivery trucks. No, your forklift tank is a liquid withdrawal tank while standard grill tanks are a vapor withdrawal. That should be in location C in this diagram: So far it seems Worthington and Manchester are the main vendors, but I can't seem to find out if there is a 6-hole SKU with the view gauge and stock filler valve in place, with a (plugged) hole on a tank available for that added fitting. I want to purchase new 43.5# aluminum tanks designed for fueling forklifts, and repurpose for vapor service by adding a standard 1-1/4″ ACME/FPOL Type 1 QCC valve. LPG liquid turns back into gas vapour at boiling point when you release some of the pressure in the gas bottle by turning on your gas appliance. Liquid propane use is generally limited to industrial and agricultural applications. ![]() ![]() A propane system designed to use vapor propane can't utilize propane in it's liquid form. I will be having our propane dealer (currently Tractor Supply) do all the fitting and installation, have them train us on the (yes I know critical) safety procedures etc, but I really want to know what I'm doing, have the list of fittings ready before I approach the certified techs, or they're likely to turn me down for liability red flags. Liquid propane and vapor cannot be used interchangeably. Bit of a propane noob here, figuring stuff out googling best I can, but the vendors' CS reps aren't forthcoming with answers to end-users with unusual use cases.
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