Ball Valves and Propane

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That is a port for depressurization of a line when the valve is closed.

The valve and fittings have to be adequate for the pressure involved. Usually the body will have a stamp for this.
 
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And that stamp would be?

Propane isn't listed in PSI as far as I know. Usually 'water column' whatever that converts to.
 
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I don't think that is the one you want. You are looking for a relatively obscure valve, and $40 sounds about right from memory. These valves are only used in gas service. The alternative is to plumb in a normal valve and a manometer port downstream that I think will probably set up you back more than the special valve by the time that you are done.

The ball valves that I have seen will state (somewhere) rated for use with water, air, gas (natural/propane), or at least the standard that they meet. Or just water, or just gas. The primary issue with propane/gas is gasket and packing material that won't leak or degrade with the hydrocarbon and mercaptan exposure. Neither is operated at much pressure, hence the measurement in inches of water.

Best of luck.

All the best,

Peter
 
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Just for information many valve will have a label such as;
WOG- Water Oil Gas
WO - Water Oil
or just W- Water
and then often a pressure such as;
600 WOG for 600 PSI Water Oil or Gas
 
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And that stamp would be?

Propane isn't listed in PSI as far as I know. Usually 'water column' whatever that converts to.

about 28'' wc =1 psi
If that's what your asking
 
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