Lefty wrote:
"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


That may be some tradition where you are but with the exception of high
pressure systems which are not that common there is no need for and I
have never seen a regulator in or at the point of connection of any NG
appliance.