Propane Valves
Provide shutoff, excess flow and back check functions in bulk plants/transports, bobtails, and in-line installations
Fisher™ propane valves control the flow of liquid propane and anhydrous ammonia. Internal, relief, emergency shutoff, globe, angle, transfer and bypass valves are installed on inlets and outlets of pressure vessels and in piping systems. They provide a means of withdrawing and filling product with or without pumps and compressors.
FAQs
For larger bulk storage tanks, the types of valves include Internal/Belly (ISC), Relief, Excess Flow, and Back Check Valves. For domestic tanks, the typical propane valves used are Filler, Relief, Liquid Withdrawal, and Service Valves.
More information on safety practices for domestic tank valves can be found here:
Safety Practices for Domestic Trank Fittings
Yes. In a typical propane system, there is a propane tank that is fitted with different types of valves. There are also valves in the transfer piping system. See the question above for more information on valves for propane tanks.
For more information on valves used in the transfer system/piping, see here: Transfer Area Valving
Yes. LPG stands for Liquified Petroleum Gas, which includes a mix of propane and butane. LPG and propane are often times used interchangeably, but propane is a subset of LPG.
Located on the top of the tank in the “vapor space”.