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Gas Patio Heater Regulator Its important to understand how to use a propane patio heater if want to stay warm in the cold weather Matthew Griffith chief of the prevention section at Montreals Fire Department says that shoppers should look for products with safety certifications Its also important to make sure that there are there are no nearby combustible objects and that the patio heater is securely attached Pressure Regulator Gas regulators are simple mechanical devices we drive by daily in our cars and homes without giving a second thought Their invention which took place 135 years ago has changed the way propane and natural gas are utilized for cooking heating and oxyfuel welding There are a number of variations in the design of regulators but their basic purpose is the identical The regulator utilizes an element that senses pressure typically a dialythm made of fabric to control a valves location and limit the flow of gas The diaphragm joins the stem of the valve with a rod which runs through the diaphragm and set spring and finally into the valve The gas pressure coming from the pipeline or from the house is detected by this mechanism and it adjusts the position of the valve plug to align it with the demand from the house As the gas usage in the house decreases the pressure between the regulator and the house also decreases also The diaphragm expands downwards and the valve plug is moved closer to the orifice to stop the flow As the demand in the house increases the valve expands increasing the flow of gas When the valve plug is closed it is held in position by the spring force until the demand from the house decreases which opens the valve further to increase the flow This process referred to assizing is the primary operation of the regulator As the valve opens it creates pressure up in the main chamber of the regulator which is attached to the outlet port of the hose by a venturi tube see image This pressure can be adjusted by turning the screw or handle on the outside regulator When the screw is rotated counterclockwise it increases the pressure If it is turned clockwise it reduces the pressure When selecting a pressure regulator make sure to keep in mind that the minimum and maximum nominal pressures are set by commercial standards and NOT the pressure at the supply line The regulator should be compatible with the hose you choose to use Find a hose marked whistlefree It should have alternating rings with different sizes This will stop resonance noises from forming across the length Thermocouple Thermocouples are based on the idea that metals of different composition in contact with each other at their ends can generate the voltage even if they are operating at extremely different temperatures They are used to identify temperature differences between points in the circuit and convert that information into an electronic signal that can be read by thermocouple gauges or another instrument Thermocouples are superior to other sensors such as thermostors They are able to measure extremely high temperatures and operate in harsh environments A pair of dissimilar metals is joined to one end of the sensor to create the measuring aka hot junction and the other end is maintained at a set temperature referred to as the reference aka cold junction Thermocouples produce small voltages but they are passive devices that dont require power to function The voltage produced is proportional to the temperature difference between the measuring and reference junctions Manufacturers of thermocouples as well as organizations that provide metrology standards like NIST provide reference tables for the function E T displaystyle scriptstyle eT for each specific thermocouple type There are three types of thermocouple junctions an exposed grounded and wire that is welded The exposed junction style extends out of the protective sheath and provides the fastest response time A grounded thermocouple is recommended for measurements in corrosive environments A welded wire thermocouple is physically isolated from the sheath with mgO powder to stop the penetration of gas or moisture that could lead to errors The thermocouple that is welded also has the added benefit of being more resistant to vibration It is recommended to use it in abrasive environments that have pressures up to 3000 psi A thermocouple that has been damaged is usually due to an insufficient the polarity If the sheath hasnt been correctly polarized the two ends of the thermocouple may have different voltages at their measurement junction This could result in an inaccurate reading or even damage to the instrument A faulty thermocouple can also be caused by a poorly installed or calibrated sensor Thermostat Gas patio heaters unlike electric heaters which are hardwired to the wall they are portable and operate on propane or natural gas The thermostats regulate the flow energy to these cylinders so that they dont overflow but can still provide heat when required The thermostat senses the temperature of the air that passes over it The thermostat also can tell when the room is at a temperature that is comfortable and turn off the heating The most common type of thermostat is a digital device It uses a microcontroller that converts a fluctuating electrical resistance into a measurement of temperature It is able to do this more accurately than the older mercury switch thermostats that utilized a coil of mercury with three wires that would move depending on the temperature This enabled the thermostat to tilt the mercury switch that was connected to an electrical circuit for the air conditioner or heater turning it off and on Mechanical thermostats are another kind The thermostat is activated when the wax inside the small cylinder begins to melt which is about 180 degrees F Different thermostats have different opening temperatures A rod that is connected to the valve presses into this wax and opens the valve when its hot As the room cools the wax expands and the rod gets pulled back into the cylinder shutting the valve You can also program thermostats to change the temperature at different times throughout the daytime You can save energy by setting your heating to turn on and off while you are working or asleep instead of having it on all the time You can also set your thermostat to come on sooner so that you will arrive home to an appropriate temperature Thermostats often have an element known as the heat anticipator which prevents the heater from turning on too soon This is because different parts of the house often attain the temperature set before the thermostat itself does Pilot Light While many newer heating and home systems have done away with pilot lights older furnaces and homes still use these devices to light the gas in the chamber for burning Its important to learn how to safely relight the pilot light if it ever fails A pilot light produces tiny flames that heat a thermocouple fireplacesandstoves generates electricity and keeps the gas valve open If the pilot flame ceases to burn the thermocouple cools down and ceases to produce electricity thereby closing the gas valve Pilot lights are used in the majority of propane and natural appliances including fireplaces water heaters barbecues furnaces ranges and hot tubs Relighting a pilot light requires that you first shut off the gas valve at the appliance The next step is to take off any doors or panels that might be blocking access to the pilot light Locate the pilot light tube and follow the instructions on the back of the appliance for opening it After youve lit the pilot light return the knob on the gas valve to the on position The main reason to leave a pilot light on is for safety reasons If its accidentally turned off and the gas thats constantly escaping from the pilot light tube may build up in your home until sparks from the smoking cigarette or static electricity ignites it and causes an explosion The tubes designed for pilots contain a builtin cutoff valve that can stop this from happening A constant burning pilot light is not just hazardous but also wastes energy Various studies have shown that a pilot light can burn between 7 and 18 worth of gas per month The wasted fuel puts a heavier burden on the air conditioner in summer A pilot light may attract spiders which can spin webs and clog up the pilot tubes Additionally a flame that is constant can emit trace amounts of the compound mercaptan which causes the rotten egg odor that is present in natural gas If you are ever concerned about these issues consider purchasing a gas fireplace with a remote control or replacing your fireplace with a more efficient modernday model

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