Burner Regulator Setup Question

Hi guys,

Well I want to give you an update on my testing of the multi jet burners which I think I am about to give up on and look to you for thoughts on some burner choices that I think I am going to use instead.

The first test I did was used the multi jet burners with all 20 tips installed and they were way to hot. Hell the entire stand was hot to the touch and I did not even reach boil temp yet.

The second test I removed 6 of the jets plugged the holes and retested but still made the stand to hot to touch and were also a little dificult to control. Additionally I think that these burners are going to use the propane like it is "gong out of style". Which I do not want.

The pic below show the orientation of the burners and the plumbing.

Now what I am thinking of doing is using either a BG12 or BG14 from bayou classic http://bayouclassicdepot.com/propane_cast_iron_burner.htm
along with a regulator. The thing that I am not sure about is how do I control each burner? My thought was to have the adjustable regulator connected to the tank which intern feeds the 1/2 black pipe. From there I have two gas ball valves which I can turn each burner on or off and even control the flame to some extent.
What I am not sure about is what orfices I need to use or what to connect the burner to the 1/2 pipe with.

Anyway any input would be appreciated since I know that I am not the first one going down this road.
Thanks

Another pic of the gas piping. Also I plan on doing full 12 gallon boils at times which might make a difference in BTU's needed.

Glad you posted this. I have been using a 10,000 BTU natural gas side burner on my outside barbecue island. It takes way too long to boil, so I'm looking to modify. I have been looking at that same burner you have in NG.but now i'm leaning to modifying the gas valve orifice size to increase the BTU's . Not sure if anyone out there has done that and/or results.

Ya it’s kind of aggravating because I am almost done with the system and after testing the burners I have run into this issue. O'well that's why we test right!

I am just trying to get an idea of what people are using and what works before spending any more money.

Ok just wanted to update this post on the direction I think I want to go.

What I thought about doing and correct me if I am wrong is that I would set up the gas system as follows: First I have a tank then right off the tank connect the adjustable regulator such as this one http://bayouclassicdepot.com/5hpr30-high-pressure-propane-regulator-kit.htm which would connect directly to the black pipe.

From there the gas would flow through the black pipe to each burner via gas ball valve just like I currently have. What I am not sure about is how to connect the black pipe to the burner. I know that I will need a hose but what type of hose? With what fittings?

My current brew set up I usually use one of these burners for the boil and HLT duties http://bayouclassicdepot.com/sq14_propane_burner.htm or http://bayouclassicdepot.com/sp10_propane_burner.htm which seems to do the job just fine. With that said I plan on using one of these burners http://bayouclassicdepot.com/propane_cast_iron_burner.htm I am not sure which one and that is where I am also stuck. Burners BG10 and BG12 I currently use by themselves on their own stand and seem to work just fine for the HLT or boil kettle so that is where I am leaning.

Anyway looking forward to any input.