Connect a propane pressure regulator with a 1/4" FNPT inlet directly to a standard POL propane tank using this MB Sturgis Type 1 flexible pigtail. Built-in thermal shutoff and internal backcheck valve add a critical layer of safety, while the high-flow Type 1 design delivers up to 200,000 BTU per hour -- enough capacity to prevent nuisance shutdowns even when demand is high or tank levels are low.
The MB Sturgis 100473-15-MBS is a 15-inch flexible propane pigtail designed to bridge the gap between a POL-style propane cylinder and a downstream regulator with a 1/4" female NPT inlet port. The dark green braided hose is flexible enough to route around awkward tank placements -- ideal for travel trailers and fifth wheels where dual tanks sit on opposite sides of the tongue, and a rigid connection would be impractical.
As a Type 1 hose assembly, it is rated for significantly higher flow than standard excess-flow pigtails, reducing the chance of the excess-flow valve tripping during high-demand appliance use such as running a furnace, water heater, and range simultaneously.
Rated to deliver up to 200,000 BTU per hour, preventing nuisance shutoffs when multiple appliances draw LP simultaneously.
Prevents backflow of gas if the hose is disconnected under pressure, protecting both you and the regulator from exposure.
Heat-sensitive element closes the gas path automatically in fire or extreme heat conditions -- a built-in safety measure for campsite emergencies.
Enough reach to accommodate off-center tank placements or side-by-side dual-tank setups without straining the connection.
The tank end of the pigtail uses a standard POL left-hand thread fitting that threads directly into the service valve on most standard 20 lb, 30 lb, and larger ACME-valved cylinders when used with an appropriate POL adapter. The regulator end terminates in a 1/4" Male Pipe Thread (MPT) that mates with any regulator or manifold equipped with a 1/4" FNPT inlet port. No additional adapters are required for this common configuration.
Standard propane pigtails are often classified at lower BTU thresholds. When multiple appliances run at once -- furnace igniting, water heater on, range burner lit -- a low-rated pigtail can trigger its excess-flow valve and starve the system. The Type 1 rating on this MB Sturgis hose means the excess-flow threshold is set high enough to handle realistic combined RV appliance loads without nuisance shutoffs.
Pressure regulator, tank, and any manifold hardware are NOT included. Sold individually.