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Operation
Gas Cylinder Numbers for Operation
Vaporization Rate
100 LB Propane Cylinders (approximate)
Maximum continuous draw in BTU per hour at various temperatures expressed in Fahrenheit.
This heater cannot be used at less than 144,000 BTU, thus keep supplied amount at over 144,000.
Lbs. of Propane in
Cylinder
20 degree F (-6.7 ºC)
1 Tank
2 Tanks
3 Tanks
100
167,000
367,000
807,000
90
152,000
334,000
734,000
80
137,000
301,000
662,000
70
122,000
268,000
589,000
60
109,000
239,000
453,000
50
94,000
206,000
382,000
40
79,000
174,000
319,000
30
66,000
145,000
319,000
20
51,000
112,000
246,000
10
38,000
84,000
184,000
INFORMATION ON SIZE * CAPACITY OR PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS:
The chart below shows the number and size of propane tanks needed to run this heater.
*Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
You may need 2 or more 100 pound tanks or one larger tank in colder weather.
Temperature (°F) At tank
Number of Tanks
150,000 BTU/h
Above 32 °F (0 ºC)
2 - 100 lb
32 °F (0 ºC)
2 - 100 lb
20 °F (-6.7 ºC)
3 - 100 lb
POINT:
Be sure to use a cylinder with vapor withdrawal.
