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Propane Vaporization Rate Information



Have you heard about the guy's that have a 250,000 Btu heater and runs it on a 20 lb. propane tank and it works great.  We have also heard that many times and we also know that it does not work great.

For Maximum Operation
Due to the pressure in the propane tanks, many of our heaters require a 100 lb. tank or larger to operate.  Propane tanks that are less than 100 lbs. do not have much pressure.  The propane ends up freezing in the pipes, which ruins the heater and voids your warranty.  We recommend that all of our customers use a 100 lb. tank or larger unless the heater description tells you otherwise.

Rule of thumb for heater tank sizing is: 75,000 BTU heater needs minimum of one 100 lb tank, 150,000 BTU heater need two tanks manifold together and so on. A 250,000 Btu heater will not work great with a 100 lb. tank. It will operate, but a 100 lb. tank will only give you 167,000 Btu @ 20 degree F, so don't think your 250,000 Btu heater is running properly even on a 100 lb. tank. At 20 degree F, you should manifold at least three 100 lb. tanks for maximum output.

Tank sizing for heaters is very hard to understand if you are not familiar with it. To make it a little easier to understand, just figure 75,000 Btu per 100 lb. tank. So if you have a 150,000 Btu heater, you should use two 100 lb. tanks manifold together. If you have a FULL 20 lb. tank and want to run a heater, the largest heater you can run properly at 20 degrees F is 45,000 Btu's.

As you see in the chart below, at 0 degree F, you only get 113,000 Btu when the 100 lb. tank is full. When the tank is at 50% full you get 64,000 Btu. When you have a heater that seems to be working great, but you can not feel much heat, it is because the tank is low on fuel. You can sometimes tell by looking at the tanks frost line.

Hose Sizing
For high pressure heaters that use 1/4" hose, you can use 1/4" hose up to 25 ft,
you should use all 3/8" hose up to 75 ft, you should use all 1/2" hose from 100 to 150 ft.
For low pressure heaters that use 3/8" hose, use 3/8" up to 50 ft, and use 1/2" for 75 ft to 150 ft.
for low pressure Natural Gas Heaters 150k and smaller, use 1/2" hose up to 50 ft, 3/4" hose up to 150 ft.

LP Conversion
8.547 cu. ft. per pound
4.24 lbs. in gallon
36.45 cu. ft. per gallon






Vaporization Rate: 100 lb. Propane Cylinders (approximate)



Maximum Continuous Draw In BTU Per Hour At Various
Temperatures In Degrees F
Lbs. of Propane in Cylinder 0 degree F
1 Tank
20 degree F
1 Tank
0 degree F
2 Tanks
20 degree F
2 Tanks
0 degree F
3 Tanks
20 degree F
3 Tanks
100 113,000 167,000 248,000 367,000 545,000 807,000
90 104,000 152,000 228,000 334,000 501,000 734,000
80 94,000 137,000 206,000 301,000 400,000 662,000
70 83,000 122,000 182,000 268,000 363,000 589,000
60 75,000 109,000 165,000 239,000 310,000 453,000
50 64,000 94,000 141,000 206,000 260,000 382,000
40 55,000 79,000 121,000 174,000 217,000 319,000
30 45,000 66,000 99,000 145,000 217,000 319,000
20 36,000 51,000 79,000 112,000 174,000 246,000
10 28,000 38,000 62,000 84,000 136,000 184,000





Important Heater Information



  • Installation must be done by qualified service persons.
  • Read Owner's Manual before using.
  • Check local codes and ordinances for permitted uses.
  • Not for use in recreational vehicles.
  • We reserve the right to amend product specifications without notice.
  • Use with adequate air (ventilation) only. Humidifies while it heats.
  • Provides water vapor in the area heated. Refer to owner's manual for specifics.
  • Heating areas based on rooms with 8' ceilings.
  • Is Vent-Free Gas Heating Right For Me?
  • Product cannot be converted between fuel types.
  • The only warranty we offer is our standard warranty. Please read the warranty for any limitations or disclaimers.
  • All Vent-Free products carry a limited two year warranty. 
  • Vented  Log Warranty: Logs Lifetime, Controls - 1 year, All other Parts 3 years. 
  • All accessories have a one year warranty.
  • ANSI Z21 11.2 Standard and National Fuel Gas Code revised in 1994 to permit wall mounted installations of vent-free gas heaters of 10,000 Btu or less in bedrooms and 6,000 Btu or less in Bathrooms. As always check local codes
  • States Prohibiting Sale/Use of Vent-Free Products




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