Who has a Summit Platinum LP?? Need a plumbing pic

[Rich G]

I modified my Summit Platinum to LP by changing the orifices out in the continuously variable valves. However, I'm still not getting much of a low flame, so I'm wondering if there are still parts of the gas system I need to change out. I've got an LP regulator hooked up, but still have this in the plumbing.......



I'm assuming that's gotta go as it looks to be a regulator, and, being original to the grill, it's gotta be NG?? Any chance someone who's got this grill in LP (mine's a 4 burner, but it shouldn't matter) could take a pic of your plumbing setup??

Thanks!

Rich

 

[BPratt]

I modified my Summit Platinum to LP by changing the orifices out in the continuously variable valves. However, I'm still not getting much of a low flame, so I'm wondering if there are still parts of the gas system I need to change out. I've got an LP regulator hooked up, but still have this in the plumbing.......

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I'm assuming that's gotta go as it looks to be a regulator, and, being original to the grill, it's gotta be NG?? Any chance someone who's got this grill in LP (mine's a 4 burner, but it shouldn't matter) could take a pic of your plumbing setup??

Thanks!

Rich

Why do you have 2 regulators?

 

[BPratt]

It should be regulated propane into the fitting in the picture. Please note that the plug is an outlet for the side burner

 

[Rich G]

It should be regulated propane into the fitting in the picture. Please note that the plug is an outlet for the side burner

Perfect, that's what I needed! Thanks @BPratt!!

 

[BPratt]

Perfect, that's what I needed! Thanks @BPratt!!

Hi Rich, please let us know if that works for you

 

[Rich G]

Hi Rich, please let us know if that works for you

Any idea what the thread size is on that female end of the bulkhead fitting? I need to find an adapter that will go from the female end of my propane regulator hose to that female side of the bulkhead. None of the existing parts will do it....wrong thread size.

No worries if you don't happen to know, I can hit the hardware store tomorrow if needed.

R

 

[Bruce]

If I am understanding correctly, I think that would be a 3/8" flare fitting.

 

[Bill Pudim]

I modified my Summit Platinum to LP by changing the orifices out in the continuously variable valves. However, I'm still not getting much of a low flame, so I'm wondering if there are still parts of the gas system I need to change out. I've got an LP regulator hooked up, but still have this in the plumbing.......

View attachment 47167

I'm assuming that's gotta go as it looks to be a regulator, and, being original to the grill, it's gotta be NG?? Any chance someone who's got this grill in LP (mine's a 4 burner, but it shouldn't matter) could take a pic of your plumbing setup??

Thanks!

Rich

I can take a pic tomorrow if needed.

 

[Rich G]

I can take a pic tomorrow if needed.

I think I'm good, Bill, thanks! I just need to find the right coupler to go from the bulkhead fitting to my regulator hose fitting.

R

 

[Steve Hoch]

Rich, you might already have what you need right there after you get rid of all the extra parts.

 

[Rich G]

Rich, you might already have what you need right there after you get rid of all the extra parts.

I thought so, too, Steve, but alas, the one coupler I have is not the right thread size on the bulkhead end.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I thought so, too, Steve, but alas, the one coupler I have is not the right thread size on the bulkhead end.

Figures!

 

[BPratt]

Any idea what the thread size is on that female end of the bulkhead fitting? I need to find an adapter that will go from the female end of my propane regulator hose to that female side of the bulkhead. None of the existing parts will do it....wrong thread size.

No worries if you don't happen to know, I can hit the hardware store tomorrow if needed.

R

Hi Rich, it’s possible that the bulkhead fitting comes in 2 different flavors, LP and NG. See the attached picture. The one with the flare is LP hose ready. A trip to the hardware store with your bulkhead fitting and LP hose assembly is probably your best bet.

I think you will need a coupling fitting and an adapter flare for the LP hose. I’m not good with names or sizes so please forgive me. Here is a T fitting for reference just imagine it as a coupling

 

[LMichaels]

That if you didn't figure it out is a NG regulator. It is set to about 4" WC and LP needs 11" WC so you're trying to run it at less than half required pressure. As for your orifices I don't know if they're right or not

 

[Rich G]

Hi Rich, it’s possible that the bulkhead fitting comes in 2 different flavors, LP and NG. See the attached picture. The one with the flare is LP hose ready. A trip to the hardware store with your bulkhead fitting and LP hose assembly is probably your best bet.
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I think you will need a coupling fitting and an adapter flare for the LP hose. I’m not good with names or sizes so please forgive me. Here is a T fitting for reference just imagine it as a coupling

Pretty sure I just need a coupler with a male 1/2" and a 3/8" flare. I'll take my parts down to the local plumbing supply and get it sorted today.