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Posted by davidlaska on November 23, 2006, 3:56 am
Lawrence wrote:
> vlh@vomlandholz.com wrote:
> > Found a thread which was helpful but not completely. I bought a gas
> > cooktop (kenmore) with the lp conversion kit. Plan to have it on the
> > lanai to be able to cook out there. Plan on connecting to either a 20lb
> > or 100lb portable lp tank. My question is exactly how do I connect it
> > from the regulator on the cooktop to the propane tank? Do I need a 2nd
> > regulator at the tank, and what kind of tubing, etc? I looked on the
> > regulator that came with the cooktop, doesn't look like anything screws
> > into it, as there is no threads on either side of the regulator.
>
> The best source for that information is your local propane supplier. I
> have used propane for years and have also converted my appliances to
> propane. I have also used propane to power space heaters and camp
> stoves.
>
> If you have more than one propane appliance then you will have one
> regualtor for the entire house, usually attached to the house. On my
> house, I have soft copper from the tank to the regulator. From there
> black pipe is used to make the runs to the the appliances. then,
> flexible tubing is used to the appliance. So, you see a variety of
> piping is used for different situations. Camping and heating
> appliances are supplied with a rubber hose and crimp-on connectors.
>
> If you only have the one stove then you should be able to use the
> regulator that you say came with the stove. Some of the stuff you say
> like no threads on a regulator don't make sense so talk to you propane
> supplier for expert information. My supplier is big on safety and are
> more than happy to hook up and check my gas. Even if it's just a pilot
> light they will come out for nothing.
I missed the comment about "no threads", and 20 years since she used
gas, she should take your advice and try a propane place.
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