Any home gas specialists out there

[MarkVS]

Before I go calling out a plumber, as I couldn't find anything on google, I thought I would see if there were any gas plumbers out there for any simple suggestions.

I have a Gas cooktop in the kitchen (5 burner) , and a outside BBQ (3 burner Weber) all run from 2 swappable 9 kg bottled gas outside.

I have recently noticed, when using the BBQ, that when I turn the first element on, gas flow is fine. But then when turning on the 2nd element, gas pressure to the 2 elements dropped, then turning on 3rd element, gas to all 3 was nearly non-existent.

Went inside to the kithen. Turned on 1 element, full gas flow, turned on 2nd, slight drop across 2, turned on 3rd, drop across all 3 etc.

Active bottled gas in use was quite full. Swapped across to other bottle which is full. Same issue occurred.

Bottles of gas are connected via switchable valve to a regulator, and then into the house wall.

The issue may have been there for a little while (weeks) as we generally only use 1 or 2 elements on the kitchen, and haven't used the BBQ for several weeks.
Anything obvious I should try or I need a plumber ?



Mark


       

[Pog]

Sorry Mark, I should wait for a few colourful replies first, but I thought I would get in early, based on the LG Plumbing thread....

I have very little useful knowledge on this topic to assist you.

Cheers,

Pog.

[MarkVS]

Sorry Mark, I should wait for a few colourful replies first, but I thought I would get in early, based on the LG Plumbing thread....

I have very little useful knowledge on this topic to assist you.

Cheers,

Pog.

POG,
I'd seen that thread.  I'm hoping someone can point me to something obvious. Else its the plumber.

Mark

[baldheadedgit]

Sorry Mark, I should wait for a few colourful replies first, but I thought I would get in early, based on the LG Plumbing thread....

I have very little useful knowledge on this topic to assist you.

Cheers,

Pog.

Can you make some more popcorn.? i'll bring the beer.! 

[rags]

Mark does your rego look similar to this one
http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=11011

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[Nifty1]

I'm not an expert but a mate had the same symptoms with his camper. It was the regulator.

[MarkVS]

Turns out it was the regulator. 2nd one in 5 years.

Thanks Russ.



Mark

[Pog]

I didn't even get a good feed, not even a taste..... I'll put my popcorn away now.... This was a very boring thread involving gas plumbing...

By the way, I'm glad you were able to solve the problem nice and quickly. 

I'm going over to the electrical thread now,,,, maybe a bit more action to see. 

[xcvator]

I trust that you used a licensed gas fitter to change it over and test it for you, and that you notified your insurance company of the changes, oh , and don't forget to send a copy of the certificate of compliance to the insurance company 

[Symon]

Mark,

For reference my brother is a plumber with all of his gas certifications - feel free to give him a call.

He charges by the carton.

[MarkVS]

Mark,

For reference my brother is a plumber with all of his gas certifications - feel free to give him a call.

He charges by the carton.

Symon,
thanks for that....

[xcvator]

Well that was a waste of time 

[rags]

Well that was a waste of time 

Not really he got a result, he asked for advise from a qualified gasfitter ,and I was happy to assist but preferred to sort it offline  with a simple diagnosis and recommendation.