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Southernsmoke

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Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Fri, 05/13/11 4:33 PM (permalink)
Hi all,
Well I am about to install a pitco fryer in my trailer from scratch from the tank to the fryer. Problem is or are, there are no propane installers here; I am literally out in the sticks Northern Canada. I'm pretty handy with tools, etc. However I'm asking for your help/advice, good or bad. I'm hoping there are a few knowledgeable folks that wouldn't mind chimeing in.
Anyway, I intend to use two bottles at the tongue, with a run of only approx 5' to the fryer. What do I need, a regulator, hose or pipe? Do I connect the two tanks together? Any help would be much appreciated as I have to order everything in. (note that I have the hood/fan already)
Thanks
 
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    chefbuba

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    Re:Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Fri, 05/13/11 7:41 PM (permalink)
    Smoke,
    Is the fryer the only thing you are supplying with propane?
     
    I would run 3/4" black pipe under the trailer, penetrate the floor near your fryer, intstall a shut off valve, then run the flex pipe from there to the fryer. Use plenty of pipe dope.
     
    This is the only photo I have that shows how my set up is. Tanks are mounted on the tongue, you see the regulator, at the top is a brass "T" and a mixing valve to run r-l or both, then an individual line to each tank. I can get you some good photos on Monday if you like, and info on the regulator.

     
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      Dr of BBQ

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      Re:Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Fri, 05/13/11 8:13 PM (permalink)
      The Chef is correct and if you need more detail there is a recent thread on an installation process with several pics and a lot of contributors. Do a search for LP Gas, LP Gas Installation, or any variant along those lines. It'll pop up.
      Jack
       
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        Southernsmoke

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        Re:Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Sat, 05/14/11 4:35 AM (permalink)
        @Chefbuba-Yes just a fryer, pictures are worth a thousand words, thanks.
         
        @Dr of BBQ- Thanks I will do another search.
         
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          Southernsmoke

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          Re:Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Sun, 05/15/11 10:49 AM (permalink)
          I'm looking at:
          a pigtail ea from the bottles.
          an auto change over regulator
          a two stage regulator
          an inline shut off valve
          misc piping, couplings..
          please correct me if I'm wrong or left anything out..
           
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            chefbuba

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            Re:Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Sun, 05/15/11 12:36 PM (permalink)
            Pipe dope
            Flex line
             
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              Chicnscoop

              Re:Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Tue, 05/17/11 5:07 PM (permalink)
              Any licensed plumber should be able to hook you up if you are nervious about calculating the requirements.
               
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                Southernsmoke

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                Re:Pitco Fryer/Lp Sys Wed, 05/25/11 1:57 PM (permalink)
                Anyone have any pics of your install that you're willing to share?
                Thanks
                 
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