"George" wrote in message
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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.

It's not a tradition. It's definately the same story from Illinois to New
Jersey/New York. Anywhere with a gas distribution system, not to be
confused with the gas transmission system which is run at much higher
pressures, exists. You do realize that the gas control on *every* modern
furnace and hot water tank that burns either LP or natural gas is indeed a
combination control, which means that a regulator is built into that unit,
don't you??

Another poster mentioned that Charmglow uses no regulator. This means that
Charmglow's burners are designed to use a higher pressure (14"-15") without
lift-off. Like I said, go with the manufacturer's recommendations for
pressure settings. But anyone that thinks natural gas appliances don't
need regulators should tear into theirs and see for themselves.

HTH, Lefty