"Lefty" wrote in message
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"Seamus J. Wilson" wrote in message
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Do NG barbecue units require a pressure regulator?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson


Yes indeed.

Almost all natural gas and LP appliances utilize a seperate regulator at
(or built into) the unit, including stoves, cooktops and BBQ's. Typical
settings are from 3.5" to 5" water column on the outlet side. The
meter/regulator does not step down this far. If you don't use one, the
flame will be blowing and lifting off, making for a cold flame with a high
level of flue by-products such as CO.

Check with the unit manufacturer for proper manifold settings for their
particular burner.

HTH, Lefty



To clarify,

The regulator on the side of the house, at the meter or wellhead, whichever
you have, needs to be set higher. The reason is because enough pressure
must be available to push the gas through the house piping without friction
loss. The reason it is stepped down at the house is to bring it down to a
much safer level should a leak occur inside. Typical settings for this
regulator are around 14"-15" w.c. unless you have a CSST piping system
inside, in which case it is likely set around 2#. Much too high for
individual appliance use.

HTH, Lefty