What Size Propane Regulator Does a Standby Generator Need?

What Size Propane Regulator Does a Standby Generator Need?

Quick Answer: A standby generator does not have one universal propane regulator size. I size the regulator from the generator’s required inlet pressure and full-load propane consumption. Many residential standby generators need roughly 10–14 inches water column at the generator inlet, depending on the manufacturer. For a 14-kW or 16-kW unit, full-load propane demand is

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Fisher vs. RegO vs. MEC vs. RV-Style Regulators

Fisher vs. RegO vs. MEC vs. RV-Style Regulators

Quick Answer: Fisher, RegO, and Marshall Excelsior (MEC) all make serious propane regulators for residential, commercial, and specialty LP-gas systems. “RV-style regulator” is different because it describes a compact regulator category—often an integral two-stage or automatic-changeover design—rather than one brand. If I am sizing a permanent house, generator, furnace, or high-BTU system, I compare actual

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