What are the exact parts needed to do a Weber Q regulator delete?


 
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I'm cleaning up a newer q1200 that I'm going to donate to a family. They currently have a beat up old Weber go anywhere. One of those little black boxes. They already have an adapter hose for a full size tank but.......
I was thinking The regulators on those Q grills seem to be about the first thing to go out. To maybe help future proof the grill a little bit should I just do a regulator delete even though it's not needed? To ensure longevity without problems anytime soon. I can also give them this ⬇️ adapter to use on the end of the regulator delete regulator hose to be able to use a small tank or a big tank.
 

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I also got some new QuliMetal divided grill grates for it. I still want to paint the lid.
I was having difficult time wire wheeling the lid inside edges, so that is not done. I still have to wire wheel the burners for they still have life. It won't be pristine, but it will be useful.
 
Samuel said:
I also got some new QuliMetal divided grill grates for it. I still want to paint the lid.
I was having difficult time wire wheeling the lid inside edges, so that is not done. I still have to wire wheel the burners for they still have life. It won't be pristine, but it will be useful.
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Sounds like a good plan Samuel!
 
Josh Dekubber said:
Question:
I'm cleaning up a newer q1200 that I'm going to donate to a family. They currently have a beat up old Weber go anywhere. One of those little black boxes. They already have an adapter hose for a full size tank but.......
I was thinking The regulators on those Q grills seem to be about the first thing to go out. To maybe help future proof the grill a little bit should I just do a regulator delete even though it's not needed? To ensure longevity without problems anytime soon. I can also give them this ⬇️ adapter to use on the end of the regulator delete regulator hose to be able to use a small tank or a big tank.
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Josh, I would just use an adapter hose as long as the stock regulator is working fine. If they do start having problems with it, I am sure they know where to find you.

But, if you do want to do the delete and they still want the grill to be portable, then yes, you would want to supply them with the adapter.
 
Josh,
I must say I am really liking that gas gauge adapter you recommended. It is a really nice touch. It is my first time ever buying one of those.
 
Bruce said:
Josh, I would just use an adapter hose as long as the stock regulator is working fine. If they do start having problems with it, I am sure they know where to find you.

But, if you do want to do the delete and they still want the grill to be portable, then yes, you would want to supply them with the adapter.
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Thanks Bruce! I think you're right and that's probably the best way to go for now
 
The adapter hoses are just OK. Issue is the internal lining breaks down, and collapses. Restricting gas flow something terrible. Anyone who's done any extensive automotive work where a caliper refuses to retract, and you end up with a brake nearly going up in flames, the same thing happens to those adapter lines. I have no idea why it's not seen on a normal regulator/hose assembly. But it does. I've seen personally at least 3 of those hoses do this. Thinking it was the regulator on the grill.
 
Samuel said:
I have two Weber hose adapters, and both have a crack in the insulation. I think they still work, but I am hesitant to pass them on to someone else.
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What causes the malfunction is the inner liner collapses. The outer part is just there to keep the inner protected from the elements. Just like a high pressure brake hose. They collapse internally and when that happens the brake caliper won't release because the pressure/fluid doesn't release. Well same thing happened in those adapter hoses. I think because they're carrying the LP at full pressure which puts more stress on that internal lining. I've cut them open and it's like some kind of Teflon or something
 
You can just fire the grill up and cure the paint. But, yah, you should cure it before actually using the grill to cook. It bakes out hazardous elements and also hardens the paint.
 
Question about paint. I bought silver high heat which has 1200-degree temp rating,
I think the yellow I saw had 550-degree temp rating. Has anyone painted a grill using the low temp rated spray paint and did it last? Just curious.
 
I painted one with an automotive teal color (Pontiac Blue) to get the "Floridian" look I wanted for a gift to my sister. It held up for a few years with light use and being kept outside, but it won't last as long as the 1200-degree paint. I also primed with 1200-degree primer, and clear coated with same high temp clear coat to try to "sandwich" the 550-degree automotive color paint.

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Jon Tofte said:
I painted one with an automotive teal color (Pontiac Blue) to get the "Floridian" look I wanted for a gift to my sister. It held up for a few years with light use and being kept outside, but it won't last as long as the 1200-degree paint. I also primed with 1200-degree primer, and clear coated with same high temp clear coat to try to "sandwich" the 550-degree automotive color paint.

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Very nice!!
 
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