Gas Regulator

[Cave Man]

On the Porta Cave the regulator looks to be corroaded in the fitting that would hook to the tank. Some one has taken out the fitting some time ago.

Question: will a gas grill regulator work for the Magic Chef Stovetop? I have an old grill that still works but has been replaced and can use the regulator and hose.

I would like to make sure the stovetop works before I take the galley and sides apsrt for repairs.



Thanks for the help.

Cave

[Dale M.]

Generally a "pancake" style regulator (fixed pressure) for gas BBQ grill is same as regulator found in RV applications .... Usually these regulators supply propane at about 1/4 to 1/3 psi ( .7 to .10 inches water)....

Most RV suppliers will have selections of regulator and fitting to adapt to any tank or hose appliance configurations...

Dale

[kartvines]

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[kartvines]

boy your teardrop looks alot like the half hatch Scad-A-Bout, what brand teardrop is yours?

You also have the exact stove as mine, I cleans it up and reused it but installed a new regulator, for the cost it is well worth it.

[Cave Man]

Not sure what it is or what year . Someone said Ben-Roy? But looks like yours too. Is there any pics anywhere of the half door? I like your unit as well.

[brian_bp]

Generally a "pancake" style regulator (fixed pressure) for gas BBQ grill is same as regulator found in RV applications .... Usually these regulators supply propane at about 1/4 to 1/3 psi ( .7 to .10 inches water)....

Most RV suppliers will have selections of regulator and fitting to adapt to any tank or hose appliance configurations...

Dale

The usual value I've seen for the low-pressure side of RV propane supplies is 11 inches of water column. 7 to 10 inches would be close, and would roughly correspond to 1/4 to 1/3 PSI, but I assume that ".7 to .10" is just a typo.

So yes, low-pressure gas grills (but not typical camp stoves) tend to expect the same pressure as RV appliances, including stoves used in trailers. I would just buy a new one, since as Dale suggested they are readily available, but I think the leftover one should be fine for testing. I would also expect the regulator to have its output pressure shown on the case.