gyp Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Can anyone advise me please. i have a small set up at the moment ie two propane tanks with an auto switch over and a gas pheasant heater on the end. i want to add another shed close by. Can i just by another heater and a tee (three way nozzle) and add the heater to the existing heater gas line? do i need a one way valve/swich off point for when only one heater is working? Or do i need to buy a complete new set up fo the next shed? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmateX Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 You are probably better of with a new setup than a tee. Less potential to lose the lot in one go and safer with less gas hose snaking between huts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesley121 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 much wiser to give the other shed its own supply mate. ive worked at a big rearing farm and its scary how a shed that loses heat for what ever reason, can go down the pan fast. Birds just suffocate each other trying to get warm. giving each shed each on supply minimises risks. if the change over fails, both sheds will do down. double the loss. each with there own supply, you may lose one but save the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 much wiser to give the other shed its own supply mate. ive worked at a big rearing farm and its scary how a shed that loses heat for what ever reason, can go down the pan fast. Birds just suffocate each other trying to get warm. giving each shed each on supply minimises risks. if the change over fails, both sheds will do down. double the loss. each with there own supply, you may lose one but save the other LPG is my business. I agree with the comments made above; however to answer your question, the answer is yes you can. The draw off rate for two heaters will be well within the capabilities of the auto change over regulator, but don't be tempted to add any more. You should also be mindfull that the gas will be consumed at twice the rate, therefore the cylinders will need to be changed at around half of the normal interval. I can supply the hose, tee or Y piece if you still wish to go down this route. You should also be mindfull of the potential trip hazard if you run the hose across the ground, so you may be better to consider an elevated hose run. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyp Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks for the advise. Looks like I'll have to buy another set up. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark g Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 much wiser to give the other shed its own supply mate. ive worked at a big rearing farm and its scary how a shed that loses heat for what ever reason, can go down the pan fast. Birds just suffocate each other trying to get warm. giving each shed each on supply minimises risks. if the change over fails, both sheds will do down. double the loss. each with there own supply, you may lose one but save the other i built a new block of 8 8x8 sheds recently, to save on timber and minimise heat loss should a heater go down, they are linked together, with long outside runs instead of square ones, most sa type heaters only break down because of poor servicing, i have seen a lot of gamefarmers and you would be surprised how many are staying awake all night waiting for a heater to go out many of them very experienced chaps, they just dont know how to look after thier heaters properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyp Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 i built a new block of 8 8x8 sheds recently, to save on timber and minimise heat loss should a heater go down, they are linked together, with long outside runs instead of square ones, most sa type heaters only break down because of poor servicing, i have seen a lot of gamefarmers and you would be surprised how many are staying awake all night waiting for a heater to go out many of them very experienced chaps, they just dont know how to look after thier heaters properly Any pics Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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