Underslung gas tanks and bbq points

[Ian.s]

Has anybody tried in the event of empty main gas tanks to run a gas bottle through the bbq point. Im led to believe its possible with a reg on the bottle but by my reckoning it would mean running in reverse through the reg on the main tank.... Is this possible

 

[MisterB]

Are you trying to fill the tank or just use the additional cylinder for 'back up/emergency supply'?

Is your BBQ point on the low or high pressure side as that might make a difference.

 

[Manic]

If using the BBQ point it would going straight into the gas system and not going through tank regulator. You can buy a hose that lets you connect a cylinder to the fill point.

 

[Ian.s]

If using the BBQ point it would going straight into the gas system and not going through tank regulator. You can buy a hose that lets you connect a cylinder to the fill point.

When the bbq is attached it doesnt require a reg so is on the 30mb side of the tank, low

 

[Ian.s]

Are you trying to fill the tank or just use the additional cylinder for 'back up/emergency supply'?

Is your BBQ point on the low or high pressure side as that might make a difference.

When the bbq is attached it doesnt require a reg so is on the 30mb side of the tank, low side and only for back up, so only if the tank is empty

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[Ian.s]

If using the BBQ point it would going straight into the gas system and not going through tank regulator. You can buy a hose that lets you connect a cylinder to the fill point.

Sorry I replied to the wrong thread, so there is an adapterr out there that will allow me to attch through the filler, Ill have a look. Thankyou

 

[MisterB]

If it's on the LP side then connecting to the BBQ point via a suitable connection (Inc regulator) should provide a supply, a bit like having a twin cylinder system. HOWEVER, I would do some research first (as you are doing) as I'm sure this has been discussed before on the forum as there may be a very good reason why you shouldn't do it !!!

 

[Manic]

When the bbq is attached it doesnt require a reg so is on the 30mb side of the tank, low

Yes because it’s coming from the tank which has a regulator but if going in through bbq point you need regulator because your entering the system after the tank regulator

 

[Manic]

Sorry I replied to the wrong thread, so there is an adapterr out there that will allow me to attch through the filler, Ill have a look. Thankyou

Yes this pipe lets you go from cylinder (no reg) to tank fill point
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=254557231609

 

[flatpackchicken]

This is what you need to connect to bbq point but make sure you have a regulator on the gas bottle as your entering the system after the Mh regulator, so you need three things Bullfinch fitting gas pipe and bottle regulator and away you go

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[Ian.s]

Yes this pipe lets you go from cylinder (no reg) to tank fill point
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=254557231609

Thankyou, looks ideal

 

[Ian.s]

This is what you need to connect to bbq point but make sure you have a regulator on the gas bottle as your entering the system after the Mh regulator, so you need three things Bullfinch fitting gas pipe and bottle regulator and away you go

Thanks for the info, Ive been directed to a parts supplier that enables me to attach to the filler point direst to a spare bottle that will allow me to run from a bottle. Seems ideal. Im going to have a go with that