Quick, need some help. My regulator started spitting took some star San and saw this!!! I'm assuming not safe to use???
HELP, quick advice needed on possibel LP regulator fault
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JLeuck64
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That looks like it is leaking...
The normal way to check pressurized fitting for leaks is to spray them with a soapy water mixture. If any leaks are present you will see soap bubbles grow. I guess Starsan would really do the same thing.
You could check it with a solution of soapy water just to be sure?
HTH
The normal way to check pressurized fitting for leaks is to spray them with a soapy water mixture. If any leaks are present you will see soap bubbles grow. I guess Starsan would really do the same thing.
You could check it with a solution of soapy water just to be sure?
HTH
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I wouldn't use it........... this is typical "throw away" regulator. Crimped together, they are fixed pressure and non-serviceable. Run down to Ace, Walmart, or whatever hardware store is handy and pick another up.
The regulator probably works fine, and presumably you are using a fairly long hose, so the chance of the leak catching fire is not high..... It's probably been leaking for a long time, and you didn't know it. A spark will set the propane alight on the outside of the regulator giving you a small tongue flame, which ultimately could get the regulator hot enough to cause more serious problems........... as in a large flame. A situation nobody needs to have to deal with for the cost of a regulator.
Considering the fact that you are using a modern barbeque bottle with it's flow control valve, it should shut off instantly if you draw too much gas.......... a good safety device for barbeque bottles....... A nuisance considering the way I use propane............ I really wouldn't want to test it.
H.W.
The regulator probably works fine, and presumably you are using a fairly long hose, so the chance of the leak catching fire is not high..... It's probably been leaking for a long time, and you didn't know it. A spark will set the propane alight on the outside of the regulator giving you a small tongue flame, which ultimately could get the regulator hot enough to cause more serious problems........... as in a large flame. A situation nobody needs to have to deal with for the cost of a regulator.
Considering the fact that you are using a modern barbeque bottle with it's flow control valve, it should shut off instantly if you draw too much gas.......... a good safety device for barbeque bottles....... A nuisance considering the way I use propane............ I really wouldn't want to test it.
H.W.
