Reddit reviews Bayou Classic M5HPR-30, 0-30 PSI Adjustable Regulator with Stainless Braided Hose
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0-30 psi adjustable regulator48-inch stainless braided hose3/8 flare swivel fitting3/8-Inch Flare fitting has an outside diameter of 5/8-Inch"For Liquid Propane ONLY" & "NOT FOR USE WITH GAS GRILLS"
Yea I was aware of that. I noticed the only real arguments were "swirl" and the fact of dead space. But I figured once it was to temperature, the radiant heat would give me what I wanted. I had this square tube on hand locally, so I figured I'd roll with it and eventually make another. I made extra burners for that exact reason.
Yes they're 3/4" burners, with 1" running T's for the air intake. I actually just looked this morning at Alumina shelves from a local place as a disposable floor. I will probably grab two 6x6 shelves thanks for the reminder.
Link to the regulator: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B007PS0938/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Still need a hose and regulator though...
I am using this regulator in mine - 0-30 psi regulator . Works great, im using a burner from this guy - Lionel No idea how many BTU its rated at, but i can tell you it will melt aluminum no problem and it makes a hell of a racket when its running - he also has the dimensions if you want to make your own.
We went the route of black iron header and copper flex piping from the valve to the orifice. I found it less of a pain than hoses, which come in so many lengths (often too long), ends, prices and sizes.
First maybe make a mock up PVC header, with 1/2" pipe, caps, elbows, tees or what ever it takes. Once you have a good mock strapped onto your stand, then go to Lowes or such and have them cut and thread 1/2" black iron pipe to the lengths that you figured in your mock, and buy the black iron fittings in the same place. Don't forget a good old roll of thread sealer tape, but make sure to purchase the tape in this area of the store, that is generally yellow in color, and is thicker. It should say on it "For Gas Fittings".
Then head over and get yourself a roll of 3/8" copper flex, a tubing cutting tool (a must) and a tubing flare tool, and a tubing bending tool. All of these tools can be had on the cheep at Harbor Frieght, maybe with the exception of the flare tool... not sure.
I ordered my valves from Amazon. I used these which will thread one side into the 1/2" BIP header, and the other is flared for your copper line.
Also to connect a regulator such as this one that I used to the header, use a simple brass 1/2" pipe thread to 3/8" flare adapter. You will also need two 3/8" brass flare nuts per length of flex copper. Find these in Lowes or HD near all the odd "Watts" plumbing fittings.
Ok, so now start by building your BIP header from the regulator end to the other end, one piece at a time, making sure to use thread seal tape at each joint, always wrapping it in a clockwise direction of the male end of the fitting (to prevent it from backing off when assembling). You can also use some thread seal paste with it as well if you are concerned. Have a buddy help with a few small pipe wrenches.
At the Tees, thread in your control valves. These are not needle valves, but I have found them to be quite sufficient with a soft touch to get tickled down to a tiny flame, or full blast.
From your burner orifice to the valve, cut yourself a chunk of your flex copper. DEBURR both ends of the tubing, if you think you are done, deburr more and more. Without doing this well, when you go to flare the ends, you will find a poor surface, and you will have a leak. Watch this video and this video... there are quite a lot of videos that explain how to flare copper. Don't forget to put your flare nuts on first, before you flare.
Then it is just a matter of bending them with the bender, and hooking them up! Pressure test, and spray each joint with a soapy water solution to check for leaks.
Check out this album of our build for some visuals.
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Why not just use something like this pre-built, and cheaper?
http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-Adjustible-Regulator-Assembely/dp/B007PS0938
I found these were recommended with the burner that you currently own. http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-Adjustible-Regulator-Assembely/dp/B007PS0938/ref=pd_bxgy_lg_img_y
I'm not sure the one posted would work only for the fact that the burner only accepts a 30 PSI regulator. The one you posted doesn't have the regulator posted from what I can see.