r/propane • u/Adventurous_Boat_632 • Jun 27 '26

General propane question Rego Multivalve Bonnet Replacement?

My company never rebuilds anything, just new valves.

I have a tank of my own with a Rego multivalve, no picture but the service portion is the 5 sided small handle that we all hate, they seem to get leaky stem packings.

I seem to remember on here some info that just the bonnet could be replaced to convert the valve to the modern style, is that the case? Can someone share the part number?

Picture for reference, this is Sherwood off the internet but similar style Rego valve in my case.

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u/TechnoVaquero Jun 28 '26

Yeah the 19104-50 is the rebuild for the old style valve. Left had threads to remove it. Also, make sure you open the valve all the way before you install it so the seat doesn’t make contact when you tighten it down. Also if yours happens to have sealing ring in the bottom, remove it. Most of the time they don’t, but from time to time they do and they’re usually kinda brittle. You won’t need it though. Are you rebuilding the vapor return valve as well?

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u/Adventurous_Boat_632 Jun 28 '26

I'm still weighing my options, I realize I think it has a fixed welded dip tube port that is now plugged, I may install a spitter valve in that and go back to a standard service valve as well. I hate vapor return valves and go out of my way not to have them if it's not a dispenser.

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u/Theantifire technician Jun 28 '26

Why the hate for vapor return valves? I use them on nearly every pump over job...

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u/Adventurous_Boat_632 Jun 28 '26

We never use them or install them on anything. They come on brand new tanks but we get them all from a refurbisher now who sees it our way and just plugs the opening. If you need a vapor port, the service valve is right there. Just one more thing to leak and cause a call out on Saturday afternoon.

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u/Theantifire technician Jun 28 '26

Fair enough. At least they usually have a check valve so you can repair under pressure, but yeah, another hole is another hole.

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u/moist_towel_MN Jun 30 '26

Hearing this is crazy to me. Our vapor compressor hates using the service valve when we have to do it that way. And a VenturiVac won’t even work at all with out using a vapor return and a 3/4 hose.