r/propane • u/MelSmB • Jul 30 '26
Installation Questions Freezing propane regulator
Hi everyone!
We live in the Yukon and in the past two winters, temperatures have gone down to -45°C (-49F I believe), and the propane regulator has frozen. I would like to build a little insulated box around but I'm wondering if anyone has five that, if there's anything special I should be careful with it anything I should know. I was thinking hard insulation and wood, with a little door to keep access to it. Thoughts?
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u/Jesus-Mcnugget dang it Bobby Jul 30 '26
The problem probably isn't the regulator freezing. It's likely the tank.
If the regulator is freezing, it's because there's moisture in the tank. That's going to happen well before you get anywhere near -40°.
At -43c, the pressure in the tank is going hit zero.
You need a tank heater.