A purpose-built regulator-and-hose combo that connects standard 20 lb. or 30 lb. propane cylinders to low-pressure outdoor appliances -- grills, patio heaters, fire pits, turkey fryers, and more. Regulated output holds a steady 11 inches of water column, protecting appliances designed for low-pressure LP service. The 22-inch hose gives you practical working distance without excess slack, and the whole assembly ships ready to use out of the box.
Most portable propane appliances -- tabletop grills, radiant heaters, outdoor fire pits -- are engineered for low-pressure service at 11" WC (approximately 0.4 PSI). Connecting them directly to a high-pressure cylinder without a proper regulator risks damage to the appliance, inconsistent flame, and unsafe operating conditions. The MB Sturgis 106044-22-MBS eliminates that risk with a factory-calibrated, single-stage regulator matched to the 22-inch hose in one ready-to-connect assembly.
The Type 1 (POL-style QCC1) inlet threads hand-tight onto virtually any standard U.S. propane cylinder valve -- the same fitting used on standard BBQ tanks. No tools needed at the tank connection. The 3/8" female NPT outlet accepts standard low-pressure appliance fittings and hose-end connectors commonly found on portable camping and tailgate gear.
QCC1 / Type 1 hand-tight connection fits standard 20 lb. and 30 lb. propane cylinders sold at hardware stores and campground exchanges nationwide.
Regulated outlet pressure of 11 inches water column -- the standard for low-pressure LP appliances -- ensures consistent flame and safe appliance operation regardless of tank fill level.
Handles the full output of most portable appliances. A typical two-burner camp grill draws 20,000-30,000 BTU/hr; a large patio heater draws up to 45,000 BTU/hr, well within this regulator's rating.
Manufactured domestically by MB Sturgis, a specialist propane hardware company with a focused catalog of regulators, hoses, and fittings built to ANSI and CSA standards.
The 106044-22-MBS is rated for operation from -40 F to 130 F (-40 C to 55 C). That wide range covers everything from winter camping and ski-trip tailgates to summer patio use in hot climates. The hose and regulator body materials maintain flexibility and seal integrity across that full range without cracking or hardening.
Propane in a cylinder is stored at high pressure -- roughly 100-200 PSI depending on temperature. Appliances labeled "low-pressure" are designed for regulated supply at 11" WC (about 0.4 PSI). This regulator steps the pressure down from tank pressure to that standard. Do not use this assembly on high-pressure burner applications (turkey fryer jet burners, weed burners) -- those require a separate high-pressure regulator.
SKU: 06-0188 -- Vendor Part: 06-1432 -- Manufacturer Part: 106044-22-MBS -- UPC: 764560526928. If you need a longer hose, MB Sturgis offers the same regulator assembly in other hose lengths within the 106044 series.