Can this unit be operated off of a 100lb. Lp tank? Can a 20lb.Lp tank be used?
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With any propane supply, whether it be a 20lb or a 100lb tank, you need low pressure regulation after it to supply your cooking devices. This fryer in particular has a 3/4" connection which you can connect into your system.
213319
yes it does. I have used mine on a 20lb tank which is what everyone calls a 15lb. and I just got a 100lb tank for it.
821902
I think it would be ok as long as the 100 lb. tank of LP was outside the cabin. A tank can vent if it gets too warm and the escaping gas could ignite. Best for tank to be outside or far away from the flame.
1212875
I use it on a 100 lb tank and it works great but you do have to get an adapter to hook the gauge up to the tank. I got my adapter from amazon at the same time I bought the gauge.
1191941
The LP5500 unit is designed for use with a 20 lb. or 30 lb. tank, but can be utilized with a larger tank. To ensure the unit will properly attach to your larger LP tank, we recommend contacting a local plumber, or the propane company that supplied the tank. Generac does not offer a kit or parts to attach to any other tank, but your local plumber should be able to ensure your connections are proper and meet your local code. The regulator inlet pressure from an LP tank should be between 30 and 100 psi. Please note that any damage to the unit due to utilizing a larger tank will not be covered under warranty. The LP5500 unit is designed for use with a 20 lb. or 30 lb. tank, but can be utilized with a larger tank. To ensure the unit will properly attach to your larger LP tank, we recommend contacting a local plumber, or the propane company that supplied the tank. Generac does not offer a kit or parts to attach to any other tank, but your local plumber should be able to ensure your connections are proper and meet your local code. The regulator inlet pressure from an LP tank should be between 30 and 100 psi. Please note that any damage to the unit due to utilizing a larger tank will not be covered... » Read More The LP5500 unit is designed for use with a 20 lb. or 30 lb. tank, but can be utilized with a larger tank. To ensure the unit will properly attach to your larger LP tank, we recommend contacting a local plumber, or the propane company that supplied the tank. Generac does not offer a kit or parts to attach to any other tank, but your local plumber should be able to ensure your connections are proper and meet your local code. The regulator inlet pressure from an LP tank should be between 30 and 100 psi. Please note that any damage to the unit due to utilizing a larger tank will not be covered under warranty. « Show Less
841460
The 20lb cylinder fits the unit You could use any size tank but you would have to alter the length of the hose. This would also limit moving the unit.
858711
It won't work for your application. This heater is meant for indoor tanks. For 200gal at 20F you'll need some sort of de-icer.
421744
You can use a 1lb tank. I have it hooked to a 20 lb tank with an adaptor hose.
1468932
If the heater ran constantly, it would use 4.2 pounds every 3.5 hours. So if you actually had 100 pounds it would have a total run time of about 83 hours. But most 100 pound tanks are filled to 80% to allow for expansion, so you probably would have closer to 67 to 70 hours depending how full the tank is really filled.
1537542
yes you can use 20lb tank with this heater depending on amount of time required to heat area
2275313
Generac lists this answer on their website as a spec sheet. As the generator can run on either 20 or 30 lb tanks I'll provide both answers. Luckily I don't have first hand data for this question. 20 lbs = 4.75 hrs @ half load 30 lbs = 7 hrs @ half load You can follow this link and select "Spec Sheet" and get the answer direct from them along with other data. http://www.generac.com/Portables/LPSeries/LP5500/
815736
Yes of course - but in must be on the output side.. 0 to 100 lbs. Input (tank) side will be hundreds of pounds.
1888175
Holly you need to have atleast 100lbs of presure to opperate your heater properly.. the normal size of the copper tubing is atleast 1/2 inch.. your heater won't opperate on a regular lp tank like you would hook up to a grill.. plus you must have a regulator from the tank to the heater... good luck
2101478
I wouldn't recommend that. According to the manufacturer the smallest tank it should be connected to is a 100 lb tank. I called several LP distributors about refilling a 100 lb tank and would only fill a 100 gallon tank which you could buy or rent. It's going to cost me about $800 with permits and inspections to get it set up and I'm just renting the tank. The heater accepts a 1/2 inch black pipe.
1271160
Yes. I have a smaller tank which I use for picnics which is easier to handle instead of the 20lb. tank which I use mainly home. You just have to ensure that both have the same hose connection.
2228877
You would need an adapter to match the 20 lb. threads. It would work but is the most expensive way to heat. Consider a 10 lb tank.
1155062
A 100 pound propane tank will hold 23.58 gallons. 100 pounds / 4.24 pounds per gallon = 23.58 gallons or a weight of 100lbs, that does not include the weight of the empty cylinder.