Help with Setup

[Ice935]

Hey guys - 1st post here. If its the wrong place so sorry and just direct me where I need to go.

Just moved into a new house with a propane fireplace. The old company was charging to rent their propane tank and I decided against that because I have my own.

I should of taken a picture of the old regulator.. but can you all direct me what I need from the pictures below to hook it up to my propane tank? The fireplace is already set up and ready to use - just need to connect the pipe to the propane tank.

If you could provide links for what size flare I need / regulator it would be much appreciated. I can measure if needed.

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[DAKSY]

What is the diameter of the copper pipe? Is it 1/2"? 3/8"

 

[Ice935]

What is the diameter of the copper pipe? Is it 1/2"? 3/8"

looks closer to 1/2 would you say? not really sure how else to measure

 

[DAKSY]

Measure the OUTSIDE diameter of the pipe - behind the nut...

 

[Ice935]

Measure the OUTSIDE diameter of the pipe - behind the nut...

done. yea its a 1/2

 

[DAKSY]

You should be able to get a 1/2" MALE fitting at your local hardware store.
The other end will either have a male or female pipe thread, depending on
what you need to connect to gas line coming from your tank...

 

[Ice935]

You should be able to get a 1/2" MALE fitting at your local hardware store.
The other end will either have a male or female pipe thread, depending on
what you need to connect to gas line coming from your tank...

thanks for all the help - it fit perfectly

now - will any regulator work? Can i just use a normal regulator from a gas grill that fits into the propane tank?

 

[DAKSY]

https://gashosesandregulators.com/propaneregulatorfacts.php