@@ACommenterOnRUclips I think they meant "on", though I don't know why that would have to be explained. Don't know why anyone would think gas would flow through a closed ("off") valve.
Actually works like this.---- Place one of the two cylinders in supply by rotating the changeover lab lever, either way as far as it will go. The arrow will denote the "supply" service side. Open both cylinder valve slowly. Gas will now flow from both cylinders through the pigtails into the regulator by way of the inlet fittings, the top and indicator will change to green. When the pressure of 7 psi is reached beneath the regulator diaphragm, the closing springs in the inlet fitting well shut off gas from the "reserve" cylinder. The "supply" side of the regulator will continue to supply gas as long as sufficient gas remains in the "supply" cylinder. When pressure in the cylinder drops to about 7 psi, the reserve side of the regulator will open and continue to regulate at 11 WC (.4 psi). At the time the supply cylinder becomes exhausted top indicator will change to red. When indicator is red a cylinder exchange must be made.
Thank you. I do have a question. If my oven is running and the tank changes over, won’t the flame go out? If so, gas will e pouring into oven that is not lit, thus creating a dangerous situation. How does that work?
@@zigarten thanks. All installed a couple of months ago and working well. Not anticipating the tank going empty for some time, as it’s only powering a stove.
I think you need to have a gas appliance operating while reading the gauge. Such as leave a gas burner on while moving valve from left tank to right tank. To determine which tank is Mt. If not consuming some gas when you switch from full to Mt tank. It will stay green.
So it doesn't matter which position the lever is in? as long as both tanks are turned on, it will switch when the first one is empty? you don't have to switch the lever?
It will use the gas from the tank it is pointing to first. the pressure from the tank it is pointing to hold the valve closed from the opposite side, so once the tank is empty the pressure is lost and causes it to start using the opposite tank.
The right side tank runs out of propane, then at the end of the video you disconnect the left side (full) to get tank refilled. Some people I am sure are scratching their heads?
Definitely confusing how he did that. big thing to know - you can disconnect any tank at anytime and the other (assuming it has pressure) will take over. the readout (Green/red) only shows the tank it is pointing towards and once pressure is lost in that tank it will allow flow from the backup tank.
@@Davinjw That's true, well I just put a new regulator on about 2 months ago and working top notch, now Ian that bastard hurricane just totaled out my RV. All the work I put into gone. At least I have learned at 63 and my years as a Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer that one door closes another is opened! Thanks for your reply.
Sorry man but you did NOT explain how it "automatically" switches over ... All you did was show us that you moved the lever to the RIGHT to turn the gas on from the RIGHT tank .... Not one time did you explain HOW this valve AUTOMATICALLY switches from one tank to the other ....
You closed the valve on the left tank saying it could now be refilled????!!!! That’s supposed to be the one that you said becomes the new supply side. Anyway, after the regulator automatically switches sides do you flip the lever to that side???? If not, what’s the point of the lever. Slick video presentation but maybe pay more attention to dotting the I’s and crossing the t’s.
The lever does make you aware of which tank is empty. If you swing the lever to the right, and a red flag pops up, it's empty. Pull it and go get it filled.
I hardly ever respond to comments but you seriously had me laugh out loud Margarito. You are so right though. Looking back on some of my videos (now years later), I thought I was so good; providing valuable information. This was a lame video even in my opinion!
Thanks for that HELPFUL Info!! I searched through 5 videos to find this information!! Thanks again!
Your the ONLY person that demo'd this feature,(out of many) that mentioned that both tanks must be one for the changer over to occur. Thank you.
both tanks must be ONE...??
@@ACommenterOnRUclips I think they meant "on", though I don't know why that would have to be explained. Don't know why anyone would think gas would flow through a closed ("off") valve.
Actually works like this.----
Place one of the two cylinders in supply by rotating the changeover lab lever, either way as far as it will go. The arrow will denote the "supply" service side. Open both cylinder valve slowly. Gas will now flow from both cylinders through the pigtails into the regulator by way of the inlet fittings, the top and indicator will change to green. When the pressure of 7 psi is reached beneath the regulator diaphragm, the closing springs in the inlet fitting well shut off gas from the "reserve" cylinder. The "supply" side of the regulator will continue to supply gas as long as sufficient gas remains in the "supply" cylinder. When pressure in the cylinder drops to about 7 psi, the reserve side of the regulator will open and continue to regulate at 11 WC (.4 psi). At the time the supply cylinder becomes exhausted top indicator will change to red. When indicator is red a cylinder exchange must be made.
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"the top and indicator will change to green"? What does that mean?
Thanks for the information.Great
Thanks brother
Thank you. I do have a question. If my oven is running and the tank changes over, won’t the flame go out? If so, gas will e pouring into oven that is not lit, thus creating a dangerous situation. How does that work?
It will not. You are safe, if that was happening, these wouldn't be sold now would they?
@@zigarten thanks. All installed a couple of months ago and working well. Not anticipating the tank going empty for some time, as it’s only powering a stove.
I have the same set up. Now am I supposed to have both tanks OPEN while the supply is saycon the right tank?
Yep! Or else it doesn't work the way it's supposed to.
So my sight glass never moves it's always red. Is it stuck? I can't see it being broken?
I think you need to have a gas appliance operating while reading the gauge. Such as leave a gas burner on while moving valve from left tank to right tank. To determine which tank is Mt. If not consuming some gas when you switch from full to Mt tank. It will stay green.
Either both tanks Mt or yes faulty gauge?
So it doesn't matter which position the lever is in? as long as both tanks are turned on, it will switch when the first one is empty? you don't have to switch the lever?
It will use the gas from the tank it is pointing to first. the pressure from the tank it is pointing to hold the valve closed from the opposite side, so once the tank is empty the pressure is lost and causes it to start using the opposite tank.
You didn't tell us how it works, you told us what it does
The right side tank runs out of propane, then at the end of the video you disconnect the left side (full) to get tank refilled. Some people I am sure are scratching their heads?
Definitely confusing how he did that. big thing to know - you can disconnect any tank at anytime and the other (assuming it has pressure) will take over. the readout (Green/red) only shows the tank it is pointing towards and once pressure is lost in that tank it will allow flow from the backup tank.
@@Davinjw That's true, well I just put a new regulator on about 2 months ago and working top notch, now Ian that bastard hurricane just totaled out my RV. All the work I put into gone. At least I have learned at 63 and my years as a Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer that one door closes another is opened! Thanks for your reply.
Sorry man but you did NOT explain how it "automatically" switches over ... All you did was show us that you moved the lever to the RIGHT to turn the gas on from the RIGHT tank ....
Not one time did you explain HOW this valve AUTOMATICALLY switches from one tank to the other ....
At 1:17 in the video, he explains it. It's magic.
You closed the valve on the left tank saying it could now be refilled????!!!! That’s supposed to be the one that you said becomes the new supply side.
Anyway, after the regulator automatically switches sides do you flip the lever to that side???? If not, what’s the point of the lever.
Slick video presentation but maybe pay more attention to dotting the I’s and crossing the t’s.
Because the site-glass is reading the tank the lever points to. If the glass is red, and the lever is to the right, you know to swap that empty tank.
INADEQUATE No instructions on when to remove the empty tank. Before switching the lever over, or after switching the lever over.
The lever does make you aware of which tank is empty. If you swing the lever to the right, and a red flag pops up, it's empty. Pull it and go get it filled.
Just wish those lasted more than a year or two.
WASTE OF TIME NEVER SHARED HOW THE MAGIC WORKS
You should run for office.....spoke but didnt tell us anything!
I hardly ever respond to comments but you seriously had me laugh out loud Margarito. You are so right though. Looking back on some of my videos (now years later), I thought I was so good; providing valuable information. This was a lame video even in my opinion!
@@TinyrevolutionUs No it wasn't, it wasn't lame. Some people are just.... you know, what Ron White says you can't fix.