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What is the difference between BBQ gas regulators

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  • 01-05-2024 1:09pm
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    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭


    I have just bought the Lidl BBQ (it was a real headache to assemble)

    However, the regulator is different from the one on my old BBQ.

    Is it ok for me to switch the old regulator on to the Lidl one?

    Pictures attached.

    New Regulator.jpg
    Old Regulator.jpg



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    GreeBo
    Registered Users Posts: 27,114 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    There are different regulators for the different gas bottles depending on butane or propane as they operate at different pressures.

    It should be fine to switch them for your BBQ ( i have one of each type since in summer you often have to take whatever cylinder you can get)



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    shane b
    Registered Users Posts: 579 ✭✭✭shane b


    Gennerally BBQs and Patio heaters come with propane regulators like your new one. For some reason in Ireland, Butane is more commonly available and butane needs a different regulator.



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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,021 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    https://www.flogas.ie/which-bottle-should-i-use

    You should change your [butane] regulator once a year

    <looks awkwardly at 30 year old regulator>



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    GreeBo
    Registered Users Posts: 27,114 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122085747#Comment_122085747

    I change mine every year, I flip from butane to propane and then back again the next year…does that count? :D



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