[sledman8002002]

In a recent gen/regulator post the subject of freezing regulator came up in which I have an extreme cold issue with my propane/furnace.

There are at least three ways a regulator can freeze up.

1. As mentioned by PBP, overfilling the tank.
2. Moisture in the tank. Mounting the regulator higher than the tank can somewhat minimize this as moisture will drain back towards the tank.
3. Vent holes in the regulator allowing moisture into it. The vent(s) on a regulator should always be facing down or under a protective cover. Large vents also need a screen to keep out the critters.

The regulator on my house tanks has frozen up 3 or 4 times the last 2 winters. Mind you each time temps were -33F 'ish. Since 2017 those temps never affected it's use until 2022. Two new tanks were installed in Nov of '22.
I'll take a pic later today to see if anyone has feedback on it's mount.
Do regulators get worn out (so to speak) with age?

 

[sledman8002002]

GK, I saw your reply as to 10 year replacement. As far as I know, mine was installed 2015 so it is approaching that mark. Who's to say it was even new at that time? I didnt see a date on the reg like we do with tanks.
Each time I had a freezing issue tanks were at 73% or less. In 2022 the tanks were roughly at 50 to 60%.
I have a few pics showing the reg, it is about level with the tank valves on a slant/slope. Vent is clear from what I can tell.
Does anyone see any issue from these photo's?

 

[sledman8002002]

Guessing you have a propane furnace. Even a at -33F the propane in your tank simply can’t supply that. Got nothing to do with the regulator.

Yes, the furnace is all I run off propane. Going by your reply (thanks), I guess I need to use some sort of tank heater/blanket for next season. There is minimal snow at the tanks base, they have a roof over top.
Just to add tho, warm water poured over the reg has freed the system up and get it flowing again 3 out of 4 times.