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Pam


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Gas bottles and regulators


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?

 



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Depends on the appliance you are using, some are low pressure(regulator) or high pressure (no regulator), Rod

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What he said.
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i think all bottles that have those poi (larger fittings) 4 kg an bigger should have regulators may be corrected if wrong

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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.



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Depends on the appliance you are using, some are low pressure(regulator) or high pressure (no regulator), Rod


 How do you which is which?



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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.



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Pam wrote:
 How do you which is which?

 It will be in the manual that comes with the appliance



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Interesting to read responses. Thanks for the input.

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Pam wrote:

Interesting to read responses. Thanks for the input.


 Hi Pam, confusin' ain't it! wink

Jim



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