Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


EB255GTX

39 posts

Geek
+1 received by user: 13


#325581 18-Sep-2026 16:41
Send private message quote this post

So first,  any fixed work for a residential dwelling will be completed or signed off by a registered gasfitter, I am not trying to kill my family :)

 

Second - "why not ask the builder or gasfitter?"  <-- I will, but am seeking knowledge from more than one source so as to be informed and know what is reasonable and expected. Due diligence in other words. I know a lot about a lot of things, but not this topic so am seeking education :-)

 

 

 

We have a new off grid cabin, and it will have twin 75kg gas bottles feeding an instant gas califont - pretty standard from what i know but new to me.  We asked the builder to add an outlet on the deck for a BBQ.

 

Questions -

 

1) it seems the standard outlet will be a bayonet type, is that expected? I see many options for hoses from that to a BBQ 5/8' or whatever other inlets. This doesn't seem to be a big deal, am I missing anything? Considering we asked for a "BBQ connection" on the deck and they said ok a bayonet type it seems fine....are there gotchas ?

 

2) As well as the BBQ it might be nice to have a normal 4 burner gas cooktop built in to an outdoor kitchen - why would that be any different to a BBQ?  I know from research that natural gas and LPG need different jets and things, for example this Bunnings cooktop and others like it come with parts to swap out.

 

3) is there basically "high pressure" i.e. the bottles, and then "low pressure" which seems like 2.75kPa keeps coming up, which all the BBqs and califonts and things will take?

 

I think my real question comes down to - is it basically standarised to the point that "a BBQ outlet" on the deck means I'm overthinking and with the right physical adaptors the cooktop and BBQ will be fine?

 

I am trying to know what I don't know, for example even with the right pressure could it be that the BBW feed takes away flow volume from the califont or that we have to use one or the other or something?

 

Cheers

 

 


Create new topic
tweake
2790 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1217


  #3528952 18-Sep-2026 17:21
Send private message quote this post

something you might want to check is distance from the bottles.

 

the bottles are high pressure and they use a regulator (or two) to drop it down to very low pressure for the appliances. at low pressures there is practical limits on how far you can pipe it. pipe size needs to go up and that gets really expensive.

 

however there is a 2nd option if the distance is longer and thats to use a intermediary pressure. (used on commercial setups afaik). so bottle pressure is reduced to a mid pressure then regulator at the appliance drops it down to the low pressure required.

 

sorry no idea on bbq connections.




EB255GTX

39 posts

Geek
+1 received by user: 13


  #3528953 18-Sep-2026 17:24
Send private message quote this post

something you might want to check is distance from the bottles.

 

 

 

Thanks - this is the sort of thing I want to learn.

 

Do you have any guidance on what a "long" distance would be? This cabin is like 6 x 10 m.

 

Something fascinating to learn so far is that while bottle pressures are ridiculous, the post regulator pressure is like 1psi or less! Things you don't think about until you research them huh.


tweake
2790 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1217


  #3528958 18-Sep-2026 17:45
Send private message quote this post

EB255GTX:

 

something you might want to check is distance from the bottles.

 

 

 

Thanks - this is the sort of thing I want to learn.

 

Do you have any guidance on what a "long" distance would be? This cabin is like 6 x 10 m.

 

Something fascinating to learn so far is that while bottle pressures are ridiculous, the post regulator pressure is like 1psi or less! Things you don't think about until you research them huh.

 

 

not sure. boss had the issue at his house as he has a califont at both ends of the house. its probably only 10-15m. 

 

the issue is with the low pressure they use. its something to talk about with the gas fitter. this came up in conversation recent as we had the gas fitter in recently fitting a new califont at work.




EB255GTX

39 posts

Geek
+1 received by user: 13


  #3529024 18-Sep-2026 20:44
Send private message quote this post

Thanks mate!


Create new topic









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.