Stromquist and Company handles just about every brand of gas pressure regulator. We stock Maxitrol, Pietro Fiorentini, Itron (Actaris), Sensus, and American Meter. It does not matter what brand gas regulator you are using or if you have a natural gas regulator or a LP Gas pressure regulator they all have one thing in common. If you don’t install the gas regulator correctly it will not work properly.

Believe it or not nine times out of ten when a gas pressure regulator is not working properly it is one of two things……..Either the gas regulator was not sized correctly or the gas pressure regulator was not installed correctly. Controltrends offers a very informative video on how to size a gas pressure regulator call “in and out cap size“. When in doubt about gas pressure regulator sizing call your customer service rep at Stromquist & Company or if you are not in Georgia or Florida or a Stromquist & Company customer you can visit one of our affiliates at Controls Group North America.

In terms of installation Matt’s video should keep you on the right track and for safety reasons please check out this installation guide. Remember gas pressure regulators can be dangerous and should only be handled by trained and certified professionals.

Most of the applications that Stromquist & Company provides natural gas pressure regulators for are commerical or industrial projects, but the principals apply for most residential and appliance as well as Lp or natural gas pressure regulators.

Gas pressure regulators are pretty much bullet proof, there is not a whole lot that can go wrong with a natural gas pressure regulator. So make sure you size your gas regulator correctly and install it properly. For all your gas pressure regulator and control needs THINK STROMQUIST

Matt from Stromquist & Company walks our viewers through the proper way to pipe a gas pressure regulator. Watch Matt’s instructive video and save time and money on your gas pressure regulator installation.

Stromquist & Company handles many brands of gas pressure regulators, including Maxitrol, Pietro Fiorentini, American Meter, Actaris, and Sensus. All regulators have one thing in common:  if you do not install and pipe them correctly, they will not work properly.

Proper installation includes the following:

1) Check to see how your gas regulator can be mounted. Some regulators, like the Pietro Fiorentini, can be mounted in any position (including upside – down).  Others must be mounted per factory instructions to function properly.

2) Use a drip leg immediately in front of the regulator. Any dirt or debris that flows through your pipe should fall into the drip leg so it doesn’t damage the regulator.

3) On start-up use the air pressure used to pressure check for leaks as a dirt blow through the drip leg before introducing natural gas to the regulator. Even brand new pipes and fittings can contain dirt and debris so it is very important to blow the piping in front of the regulator and the drip leg clean before starting up your regulator.

4) Make sure you add a strainer that has a cleanable screen and a blow down plug. Use  line pressure or compressed air as a means of removing dirt and debris via the blow down plug.  Make this part of your preventive maintenance program and you will prolong the life of your regulator.

The enemy of all gas pressure regulators is dirt, foreign matter, welding heads, construction debris, and moisture.

Anything in the piping that can get between the soft seat and orifice area of the regulator can and usually will cause the regulator to over pressure on the down stream side and not regulate.  If debris gets embedded in the soft seat, it will have to be disassembled and cleaned (by a factory trained professional) before the regulator can be recommissioned.

For information on sizing gas pressure regulators check out the video “In and out, in and out, cap size“

If you are a Stromquist customer or are in GA or FL, call your Stromquist rep for help with your combustion and flow needs. All others, please refer to one of our affiliates at the Controls Group North America site to find a distributor in your area.

What’s the big deal about vent free gas regulators? What’s the hubbub concerning CSA-Certifications? Why is Stromquist, in the words of Eric Stromquist, “pumped” about Pietro Fiorentini gas regulators?

These are questions that are asked on a daily basis, so I want to address them and shed some light on the true facts about Pietro Fioentini gas regulators, known as PF gas regulators by our staff.

User-friendly in terms of function and installation, PF gas regulators are designed for the United States market with contractors and distributors in mind.   Over the years the contractor and distributor have been faced with many costly and difficult situations concerning the venting of gas regulators.  Manufacturers addressed this problem with the development of vent free gas regulators, which worked nicely over the years, but restrictions such as regulator capacities and available sizes have not been keeping up with today’s needs — until the introduction of the PF regulator.

No longer is your client restricted to low capacities and small sizes.  The PF regulators are available in sizes from ½” pipe to 4” flanged with CSA Certified capacities to 40,000,000 BTUs per hour at a 2 psi inlet pressure. Let that sink in for a moment. With this type of a regulator selection to choose from, no longer will new roofs lose their warranty because vent lines need to be punched through, no longer will construction or installation costs skyrocket because costly vent lines need to be run, no longer will costly installation materials to make up these vent lines need to be purchased, and no longer will excess gas be escaping in our over-burdened atmosphere, which will allow us to be GREENER.

Pietro Fiorentini gas regulators are CSA Certified and approved for Class 1 and Class 2 installations. Class 1 installation means a gas regulator with a maximum inlet pressure of 2 psi and a gas outlet pressure of 14” water column maximum. Class 2 installation means a gas regulator with a maximum inlet pressure of 5 psi and a gas outlet pressure of 2 psi maximum.  Always check with your local codes for any other requirements.

Bottom line, let’s look at what makes money:  supplying a product that saves us money, reduces our cost of installation and materials, reduces our inventory, and increases our ability to service our clients with the newest approved technology.

Now you know why Stromquist is “pumped” about the PF gas regulator.  Even more, this 90% recyclable gas regulator is not just GREEN, it’s the color of money GREEN.

If you are a Stromquist customer or are in GA or FL, call your Stromquist rep for help with your gas regulator needs. If you are out of the states of FL or GA, please call Bill Jones at 1-800-241-9471, extension 1419  to find a distributor in your area.

We are really pumped about Pietro Fiorentini gas regulators. Stromquist & Company has the rights to market this unique CSA certified gas pressure regulator in North America. Our customers that have used this regulator rave about it’s performance and the money they have saved because of not having to run a vent line and because of the higher capacities.

For more information check out the PF ( Pietro Fiorentini) videos on Stromquist TV.

If you are not a Stromquist & Company customer, wholesaler, distributor, OEM, or located in Georgia or Florida, please contact Bill or Richard ( 800.241.9471) to find out where you can order this product.

I was talking to a client today on the phone and he said “My PF (Pietro Fioentini) gas regulator is CREEPING!”. No this has nothing to do with the Halloween concept of CREEPY.

In this instance creep is when the boiler shut down, the gas pressure from the inlet side of the regulator continued to bleed (creep) past to the outlet side of the regulator and the lock up feature of the gas regulator was being bypassed increasing the down stream pressure in the gas line.

The lockup feature of this regulator when working correctly will close off the regulator if the set outlet pressure (as determined by the outlet spring) is surpassed.

To keep this from happening and to avoid product returns first try these two in the field fixes.

#1. When installing a new regulator especially new piped installations the use of an inlet strainer or a gas filter will trap any GARBAGE in the line that may cause the seat of the regulator to get hung up not allowing the regulator to close off correctly.  Look through the inlet side of the regulator for any trash in the regulator and clean it out.

#2. Open the cap to the outlet adjusting spring and re-seat the spring. If the spring is not seated properly the regulator lock up feature will not work properly.

Easy fixes to a REAL problem. Call your Stromquist Representative for ALL your gas regulator needs.

This video shows you how to save big on gas pressure regulator installations using the CSA approved Pietro Fiorentini Governor regulator for ventless applications up to 4″.

To see more on the Regulator, check out our “What’s Inside The PF Regulator” video on Stromquist TV and our article “A Touch of Italy – Pietro Fiorentini“.

To order the PF Regulator, visit Stromquist.com

Rick shows you even more reasons why the Pietro Fiorentini gas pressure regulator is the smart choice. In addition to the CSA approval for ventless gas regulation up to 4″, Rick shows us the slam shut option as well as a dual regulator set up that increases safety and reduces down time.

To see more on the Regulator, check out our “What’s Inside The PF Regulator” and “How to save big on gas pressure regulators -’Pietro Fiorentini’ – The ventless solution” videos on Stromquist TV and our article “A Touch of Italy – Pietro Fiorentini“.

To order the PF Regulator, visit Stromquist.com

Stromquist has added a new line of gas regulators to our already extensive offering. The Pietro Fiorentini Governor gas regulators are ideal for all burner installations and low pressure gas distribution systems. They feature a double diaphragm for added security and an integral vent limiter that eliminates the need for costly piping for indoor installations. All Governor regulators are equipped with a balanced valve design for high outlet pressure accuracy regardless of any inlet pressure variation. These reliable, high performance regulators provide a great quality at a very economical price.

Other Features

• Inlet pressure: 4” w.c. to 7 psig
• Outlet pressure: 2” w.c. to 4.34 psig
• Natural Gas, LPG, Propane-air and any non corrosive gas
• Size range: NPT threaded 1/2” – 2”; Flanged 2 1/2”, 3”, 4”
• Straight-through or angle connections (1/2”, 3/4”, 1”)
• Two active outlets (1/2”, 3/4”, 1”)
• Mount in any position
• Upstream and downstream test ports

Join us on Stromquist TV as we discuss the internal construction of the revolutionary product from Pietro Fiorentini, the PF Regulator.

To order the PF Regulator, visit Stromquist.com

Chuck takes apart a Pietro Fiorentini regulator, this unique design allows for CSA approved ventless applications up to 4″. Also see the ventless solution on Stromquist TV at www.stromquist.com and our article “A Touch of Italy – Pietro Fiorentini“.

To order the PF Regulator, visit Stromquist.com