Gas Ring Regulator
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 16:32
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Member - fawkesp
I recently purchased a single ring gas burner and it came with a short hose, a regulator and what appears to be a 3/4 inch screw-in connector.
My problem is that I want to connect this burner to a gas bottle mounted on the roof of my cruiser. which will require at least a two metre hose and I am having trouble sourcing such a hose.
I do have a smaller diameter hose (I think it is a primus brand) but it has no regulator, nor does the 2kg bottle it fits.
Does the gas ring need a regulator or is a regulator only required on bottles 4kg and greater?
Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Peter F.
Reply By: Member - kev.h - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 16:51
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 16:51
Hi Peter
Any BBQ regulator will do, not too sure if a 2m hose is legal Bar-B-Que's Galore have a range of hoses but don't remember if they went that long
I have been told its illegal to join two hoses together not sure why?
Check with your local BBQ store
Hope this helps Kev
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Reply By: Member - John - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 17:25
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 17:25
G'day, I just had a gas hose made to enable the gas bottle to stay in the holder. I used a Hydraulic & Pneumatic hose place in Gippsland, they used the existing fittings, attached the new hose and crimped them together. Maybe find same sort of business around your area. Good luck.
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Follow Up By: Member - John - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 17:26
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 17:26
forgot to say it was 2 metres long.
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Follow Up By: Member - fawkesp - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 17:51
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 17:51
Thanks
John, hadn't thought of that - what size cylinder do you have on the roof and do you use a regulator?
Peter.
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Reply By: rumpig - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:07
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:07
i can't see a 2 mtr long hose being illegal, as our camper trailer (
well known Australian made brand) comes standard with one about that length which allows the gas bottle on the drivers side to be used for the kitchen on the passenger side.
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:07
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:07
Peter,
BCF stock a 2.4 M hose, just checked their website. They also have 1200, 1500 & 1800 mm length hoses. Didn't
check if all these would suit your fittings, but they also have heaps of different fittings.
Bob
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Reply By: Member - John - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:25
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:25
Peter, I use a 4.5 kg bottle and small regulator built into one of the fittings.
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Reply By: Hoyks - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:25
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:25
And, Yes, it will need a regulator. A burner ring has jets designed for low pressure gas. Running it without a regulator will have flames 3 foot high.
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Follow Up By: Member - fawkesp - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 19:03
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 19:03
Hoyks,
That'll sure
cook the sausages!!!
Peter.
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Reply By: The Explorer - Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:26
Sunday, Jun 01, 2014 at 18:26
Hello Peter
There was a thread nine years ago that provides an answer to your question regarding regulators -
Gas Bottle Regulators what are they for?
I think you will need one - nothing to do with gas bottle size but jet size in your appliance. Very small jets dont need regulators (e.g. some Primus gear) as despite the high pressure, release of gas is restricted. Gas rings typically have large jets so regulation required or they won't work properly. No doubt some more knowledgeable people will provide addition, more detailed advice.
Cheers
Greg
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