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LP Gas Pressure Low - Using Too Much Gas

Article ID: 24
Last updated: 27 Dec, 2016

Make:  All

Model or Series:  All

Type:  LP

Problem Description:  Using to too much gas.

Observed Symptoms:  

  • Low discharge air temperature from furnace.
  • Low manifold pressure with gas valve regulator bottomed-out.
  • Inlet pressure drops drastically when the furnace comes on.

Solution: 

  • LP gas line from the house regulator to the furnace is too small.
  • Re-ran gas line in 5/8 and 1/2".

Additional Information: 

  • Tried increasing pressure at house regulator.
  • Checked gas line sizing chart and found that house line was too small.
  • Purchased new tubing & flare fittings from United Refrigeration and Iron City Hardware.
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Article ID: 24
Last updated: 27 Dec, 2016
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