I just bought a gas cooktop and it comes with a "Maxitrol appliance pressure regulator". How ever the instruction did not state very clear. It only said that what do you need to do with it if you want to convert the cooktop to use LP gas(I guess it is propane gas). It did not say whether I need the pressure regulator if I am using the nature gas. My old one when I removed, it did not have the regulator. Now, my question is do I need the regulator or not? If yes, I am having the problem to fit my pipe from the nature gas to the regulator since the opening of the regulator is samller then the pipe from the gas. IF I don't use the regulator then it fits perfectly. Please help. my cooktop is Jeann-air JGD8345.
Thanks
2007-02-06 06:29:55 · 13 answers · asked by jj Y 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I forgot to memtion. The cooktop is a 30" cooktop which I am putting on the center island and using the existing natural gap coming from outside.
2007-02-06 08:53:28 · update #1
If your house uses only natural gas your new cooktop does not need the additional Maxitrol appliance pressure regulator it is for use with the LP (propane gas) only. I have installed many of these over the years.
2007-02-06 23:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by richardwelchcolumbus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have said copy what you have and you should be OK. Memory serves me correctly. Natural gas fitting and LP are different. In line Natural gas is regulated at the meter pressurewise. LP tanks need a pressure regulator. If the instructions do not mention a pressure regulator, don't need one(unless you have natural gas in a tank)like propane.
The reason for the different sizes of pipe is so you don't mix them up. Some even have left hand thread so you cannot connect. Industry standard.
2007-02-06 12:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 21:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by rebelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Tough question. If you are on natural gas, there is a pressure regulator attached to your meter which drops the gas main pressure. Furnaces, water heaters and most stoves and dryers are designed to run at this pressure. Since you say you got a regulator with the cook top is it possible that the regulator is for use with LP from a tank. Barbecue's have a regulator in the hookup hose.. The name plate on the cook top should have the particulars on gas pressure required to operate the unit. Ask your natural gas supplier if you can safely run the cook top. If you at all uncertain, have a professional install the cook top. They are licensed to work on these units and are insured. If you install it and make a mistake your insurance company may have a case for denying a claim.
2016-04-05 04:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by Diana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I just bought a gas cooktop and it comes with a "Maxitrol appliance pressure regulator". How ever the instruction did not state very clear. It only said that what do you need to do with it if you want to convert the cooktop to use LP gas(I guess it is propane gas). It did not say...
2015-08-10 10:08:23 · answer #5 · answered by Kirsten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 11:07:46 · answer #6 · answered by villagran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely yes. The pressure coming out of your home far exceeds what the cooktop needs. They come with a pressure regulator for a reason. Despite the size of the pipes on the cooktop you need to slow the pressure down entering it. I would highly recomment hooking up the regulator. When it comes to gas and fire, you want to always be careful.
2007-02-06 09:58:22 · answer #7 · answered by wills 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely YES the pressure regulator that comes with the unit is necessary!!. it may be converted to use natural gas which runs at a higher pressure but the orifices will also need to be adjusted or replaced with the proper size. the inlet to the regulator can be sized to fit the existing pipe with a reducing coupling and a pipe nipple. do not remove the regulator to attach the gas feed line!@
2007-02-06 14:30:42 · answer #8 · answered by oreos40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need to install the appliance regulator. Your home delivery pressure from the gas company is in the vicinity of 8.5" water column. The regulator will reduce the flow to the manufacturers designed requirement of somewhere between 3.5" and 5", depending on their design.
You probably have a 1/2" pipe diameter regulator. It should go on the cook-top end, not on the gas pipe outlet. Be sure to observe the arrow on it for proper flow direction. From the cook-top, looking back toward the house-line, the sequence of parts should be regulator, adapter for flexible stainless steel gas hose, the gas hose, gas isolation valve, and the house-line stub. There are two types of hoses out on the market, plastic coated, and non coated. Both are very good, personally, I prefer non coated only because I don't want to see a bright yellow hose in my cabinet below the cook-top. Feel free to e-mail me if you have additional questions. Check out page 7 of their pdf install instructions.... http://www.jennair.com/catalog/product.jsp?parentCat=2&cat=12&prod=137&tabOption=specs#info
2007-02-06 11:59:35 · answer #9 · answered by Papa 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
L.P.gas regulators are designed to connect to L.P. gas hoses. Your natural gas pressure is regulated at your meter. Just hook your stove to your existing pipe.
2007-02-09 16:41:17 · answer #10 · answered by livineveryminuteofit 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋