Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using?
I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?
spice said
06:21 PM May 6, 2012
Depends on the appliance you are using, some are low pressure(regulator) or high pressure (no regulator), Rod
ozjohn said
07:59 PM May 6, 2012
What he said. OJ
dogbox said
03:53 AM May 7, 2012
i think all bottles that have those poi (larger fittings) 4 kg an bigger should have regulators may be corrected if wrong
jimricho said
02:46 PM May 7, 2012
dogbox wrote:
i think all bottles that have those poi (larger fittings) 4 kg an bigger should have regulators may be corrected if wrong
You may be right but the determining factor is the appliance. Adaptors can be purchased to enable high pressure appliances to be connected directly (no regulator) to larger cylinders with pol fittings.
Pam said
05:16 AM May 8, 2012
spice wrote:
Depends on the appliance you are using, some are low pressure(regulator) or high pressure (no regulator), Rod
How do you which is which?
jimricho said
01:25 PM May 8, 2012
Pam wrote:
spice wrote:
Depends on the appliance you are using, some are low pressure(regulator) or high pressure (no regulator), Rod
How do you which is which?
While normally small camping style appliances such as small camp stoves and lamps are usually high pressure (no regulator used), and appliances such as caravan stoves, webers and patio barbecues, room heaters etc are usually low pressure (need regulator), I would urge caution in drawing any assumptions as there could be exceptions.
Almost without exception however, fixed gas installations in caravan/RVs use a 4.5kg or 9kg (approx) cylinder and require a regulator.
In the case of portable appliances, it's best to check the instructions or consult someone who is familiar with the particular appliance. Getting it wrong could lead to dangerous consequences.
PeterD said
07:03 AM May 10, 2012
Pam wrote: How do you which is which?
It will be in the manual that comes with the appliance
Pam said
04:30 PM May 11, 2012
Interesting to read responses. Thanks for the input.
jimricho said
02:05 AM May 12, 2012
Pam wrote:
Interesting to read responses. Thanks for the input.
Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using?
I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?
What he said.
OJ
You may be right but the determining factor is the appliance. Adaptors can be purchased to enable high pressure appliances to be connected directly (no regulator) to larger cylinders with pol fittings.
How do you which is which?
While normally small camping style appliances such as small camp stoves and lamps are usually high pressure (no regulator used), and appliances such as caravan stoves, webers and patio barbecues, room heaters etc are usually low pressure (need regulator), I would urge caution in drawing any assumptions as there could be exceptions.
Almost without exception however, fixed gas installations in caravan/RVs use a 4.5kg or 9kg (approx) cylinder and require a regulator.
In the case of portable appliances, it's best to check the instructions or consult someone who is familiar with the particular appliance. Getting it wrong could lead to dangerous consequences.
It will be in the manual that comes with the appliance
Hi Pam, confusin' ain't it!
Jim