Hello all,

I've been reading on the site and a few others for a couple weeks. I'm at the point where I'm ready to start my build but before I start shelling out money for parts I'd like to get confirmation that I'm doing OK. I know a lot of members say you have to experiment, and I plan on it, but I don't want to start off with the wrong parts for the basics. If I blow my money on the wrong parts this project is dead before it starts. Please help :)

Objective: Propane flame effect, AKA poofer able to produce flame balls/columns about 30-40' high

Design -
* 20lb propane tank supply tank - Craigslist
* POL Fitting (supply tank to system) - Full flow - www.amazon.com/P-O-L-Adap.../ref=sr_1_2
* 1/4" quarter turn shut off valve - WOG rated - Source TBD
* 15' propane hose - www.amazon.com/exec/obido...rd_cart_shr
* Quick connection - Gas rated - Source TBD
* 1/4" quarter turn shut off valve - WOG rated - Source TBD
* 1/4" by 3/4" by 1/4" by 3/4" cross connection - schedule 80

There are now three outputs on the cross connection (4th being the input). Output A = 3/4", output B = 3/4", output C = 1/4".

Output A - 3/4" - To accumulator
* 8" - 3/4" nipple - schedule 80
* 3/4" union - schedule 80
* 4" - 3/4" nipple - schedule 80
* 20lb propane tank with valve removed (accumulator) - Craigslist

Output B - 3/4" - To valve and flame output
* 3' - 3/4" nipple - schedule 80
* 3/4" Asco 8210 solenoid valve
* 4" - 3/4" nipple - schedule 80
* 3/4" to 1" reducer - schedule 80
* 8" - 1" nipple - schedule 80

Output C - 1/4" - To pilot flame
* 1/4" elbow - schedule 80
* 6" - 1/4" nipple - schedule 80
* Pressure regulator - www.amazon.com/exec/obido...rd_cart_shr
* 4' propane hose
* 1/4" compression fitting
* 1/4" soft copper pilot line (will be band clamped to final 1" nipple as outlined above)
* Some method to cap end of 1/4" soft copper pilot line

This is all based around this design - www.spontaneousfire.com/TOD_fi...ns.htm.

1) What does everyone think about this plan? Problems?
2) Is using an union cool? I want this to be reasonable to transport and that seemed like the easiest way.
3) Any suggestions on sourcing the parts? I included links where I had a source, the pipe I was going to get at a local plumbing supply house. What about the Asco valve? Is there better options?

Thanks in advance,
Tim