Manometer - Which One…?

[EscapeBoulder]

I’m currently attempting to debug an issue with my Dometic furnace in our 2018 Escape 19’er. It’s suggested I check the propane pressure with a manometer. That being the case, I guess it’s time to get one.

What one should I get? And it’d be perfect if its connecting hose had the correct connector on it to screw into the Escape’s propane tubing.

Thank you in advance for your recommendations.

[Ron in BC]

This is the one I have. Works well.

Mine came with everything needed. You can follow the clear hose and see where it goes. Remove the plug, insert the supplied hose and fitting. Quick and simple.

Ron

[Rockhead]

Ok a dummy here …….how does one adjust the propane pressure

[Kingfish]

I wouldn't waste my money buying a manometer. About 10ft of clear vinyl hose available at Home Depot, a yardstick, and a little water with food coloring makes a very accurate one. After all, you are measuring water column inches. Plans available through Google.

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Kingfish

I wouldn't waste my money buying a manometer. About 10ft of clear vinyl hose available at Home Depot, a yardstick, and a little water with food coloring makes a very accurate one. After all, you are measuring water column inches. Plans available through Google.

Or carry something the size of a cell phone over to, say Myron's trailer, without having to carry a hose, yardstick and food coloring.

Originally Posted by Rockhead

Ok a dummy here …….how does one adjust the propane pressure

Probably lot's of Youtube videos but look at the propane regulator and see the black round plastic piece. It's set's the pressure when turned with a screwdriver.

Ron

[MVA]

I use a simple manometer. A gauge type may need calibration over time to be accurate; a tube type will not. (the gravitational constant of the earth does not change significantly in my lifetime!).

2 cents

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Rockhead

Ok a dummy here …….how does one adjust the propane pressure

Pop the black cap off the pressure regulator up front at the propane tanks. Put a flat head screwdriver into the slot. Turn clockwise to increase pressure and turn counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
This old thread should help anyone that wants to measure for proper pressure at their fridge
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post260752

[Rockhead]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Pop the black cap off the pressure regulator up front at the propane tanks. Put a flat head screwdriver into the slot. Turn clockwise to increase pressure and turn counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
This old thread should help anyone that wants to measure for proper pressure at their fridge
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post260752

Thank you 😊

[MVA]

One nuance is that the regulator is not self-bleeding. That means when you turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise, you will not see any reduction in the gas pressure until you relieve the pressure somewhere in the system in one of the appliances (e.g., like the cooktop). That is because even though you have adjusted the pressure lower for the regulator, propane gas has already passed the regulator filling the system at the previously higher pressure setting. Hence, to lower the pressure turn the screw counter-clockwise per rubicon327 and then "burp" the line to get the system pressure to decrease. I usually just turn one of the cooktop valve quickly one/off (with the trailer door open for ventilation).

When you turn the screw clockwise to increase pressure, additional gas will flow through the regulator and the will see an increase in pressure immediately.

[Steve Clark]

Hi all,

Just a quick question on the proper sequence of turning off the propane. On my gas BBQ and Firebowl, the instructions say at the end of use, to first turn off the gas at the source, in this case the portable tank. This allows the propane in the lines downstream from the tank, including the regulator, to drain and not accumulate under pressure. Should we be following this procedure for use of propane appliances in the trailer also? In other words, at the end of a trip, light the stove, turn off the propane at the tank, and let the flame burn off naturally?

Thanks In Advance

[Ron in BC]

In one word, no.

The system is designed as a pressure system and you aren't disconnecting fittings and having residual propane leak out.

Ron

[Steve Clark]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

In one word, no.

The system is designed as a pressure system and you aren't disconnecting fittings and having residual propane leak out.

Ron

Thanks Ron! I have never done it or heard of it, but it occurred to me that leaving the regulator under pressure may be contributing to their shortened life expectancy.

Cheers