Thursday, August 18, 2011

Do I need a backflow preventer with a gas turbine?

I made a gas turbine from a turbocharger and my fuel is propane. I have a propane regulator from a deep-fryer to regulate the fuel. Somebody told me I needed a backflow preventer to keep flames from the propane tank. Now I know this may sound crazy, but it is my understanding that there should not be a danger of an explosion because there will be no oxygen in the tank if it does happen. Fuel w/o is not a danger, or am I wrong. Plus, shouldn't the regulator prevent it? It is a modern one.

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