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New standard 30 mbar regulator (2004-on)Not sure?  Well we're not surprised, specifying a gas system can be something of a nightmare for many of us. Twin Gaslow refillables schematicThis is especially true if we don't all want to end up with exactly the same features and if we don't all start from the same point or with the same budget. There seem to be a huge number of products and options but not all are always appropriate, which is all very confusing.  To make it easier for you we've created an on-line wizard to cover all the normal solutions to gas system problems.

So what do I have to do?  Old style regulator wall mounted with autochangeJust answer the questions on this and following pages to be taken Old style butane clip-on regulatorstep by step to the the right information for your own needs. On the way you'll be presented with opportunities to add recommended products to your shopping basket to make up your very own conversion kit. Please don't be afraid to do this - it means you can build, and cost, your very own carefully tailored kit. You aren't committing to buy anything until you choose to checkout - or not as you choose.  In the meantime you can add or remove items at any time and can choose to place an order or to simply print the contents of your basket for reference and then clear the entries. You can even order by phone using your print-out. Old style propane regulator

On any journey it is very important to take the correct turn at the outset, so the first question is about the age of your existing gas system, soon to be followed by which gas you now use.  We need to know in particular whether it is the new '30mbar' standard introduced in 2004 or perhaps the more traditional pre-2004 system. These pictures are to help identify exactly what system you have now.

Info:  The picture at top right is of the new style universal regulator introduced in 2004 that operates at '30 mbar' and can accept gas from either Butane or Propane bottles. Note how the two-stage construction results in a distinct 'twin' appearance. In general these new units are wall mounted inside the gas cupboard.

In contrast, the old pre-2004 regulators were usually attached to the gas bottles themselves. Each old style regulator is for only one type of gas and operating at a special pressure for that gas - 28 mbar for Butane and 37mbar for Propane, these figures are usually marked on the units.  We've illustrated some mounted with optional gauges on the gas bottles to the right.  These regulators are often colour coded too - as illustrated above right.

Just to confuse us there can be exceptions to the expected wall or bottle mounting when change-over units are fitted so it is actually the regulator itself that has to be examined to reliably establish the system type. To illustrate the point a modern wall mounted change-over unit is illustrated above left - but note that this one is fitted with an old style regulator!

Question:  Do you have a new style post 2004 regulator?   YES NEW STYLE   NO OLDER TYPE

Clicking on YES / NO above will take you to a new page with further questions about your gas type

 

 
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