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Any issues at higher altitudes, any solutions?

Oregon_Camper

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Staff member
Propane does not inherently lose BTU output at higher elevations, but the lower oxygen availability from "thinner air" requires appliances to be adjusted, often through a process called derating, to maintain safe and efficient combustion. This adjustment typically involves reducing the fuel input rate by about 4% for every 1,000 feet above 2,000 feet elevation to prevent overfiring and potential carbon monoxide issues.

Having said that, I don't know where the adjustment are on the tankless water heater, as we have the tank version.
 

Socal-Paul

Well-known member
I’ve never made any adjustments for altitude and never had a problem. Do you adjust all your appliances when changing altitude or is it just when it is for an extended period of time?
 
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