Installing the LPG Gas Hob - Van Build Series - Episode 18
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- This is a bit of a tricky subject to cover as there are so many regulations in place to ensure that the LPG (liquified petroleum gas) install is safe for use in a LAV (Leisure Accommodation Vehicle). Greg Virgoe on CZcams made a fantastic video covering all of the regulations around LPG in camper vans and thats definitely worth a watch: • Installing LPG in a Se...
In this video I will be installing the hob inside my self build camper van conversion. I will be going over all of the basics for installing a hob inside the van and then testing it out. As I said in the video, the 37mbar regulator is old and I have now ordered a new 30mBAR replacement. I have also ordered a new high pressure pigtail to go from my gas bottle to the regulator.
Product links:
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leak detection spray: amzn.to/3sZ8bRm
30mBAR LPG Regulator: amzn.to/39UfHGF
Propane pigtail: amzn.to/3z6Z3xY
Mini pipe bender: amzn.to/3GqlQq7
8mm P CLIPS: amzn.to/3LNsrMp
8MM GAS VALVE: amzn.to/3a3sdDX
8MM Copper pipe 5M: amzn.to/3a07vVe
DISCLAIMER: Gas is very dangerous and there are many safety considerations to account for. If you don't feel confident, get a professional to do it for you. If you are installing the appliance yourself make sure you get a qualified gas safe engineer to check your install and issue you with a habitation certificate. - Jak na to + styl
I also like the way you do the research on tech stuff so that you are aware of any incorrect installation work great videos mate well done look forward to the next vid take care.
Thank you, it’s always good to know the right way so people can’t pull the wool over your eyes. Thanks for watching mate, take it easy 😊
For future reference pushing a loose nut, or in this case jet, into the socket with the socket end covered in paper will retain the nut / jet and avoid the fiddly ball ache you experienced.
Mega helpful thank you , love the safety / regulation comments throughout!
My pleasure, thanks for watching 😊
Another great installation. Well done 👍👍
Thanks Dave 😊
Very good. Lots of useful info to think about. 👍
Hi Olly.. Fantastic very interesting and informative video.. Kitchen is starting to look top class
Thank you 😊
Another excellent job👍
Cheers mate 😊
Great job as always 👊👊
Thanks Wayne 😊👊🏼👊🏼
This is coming on great
Thank you 😊
Looks great coming on nice
Cheers mate 😊
good progress .....I like the way that you always do some comprehensive research into current electrical and gas safety regulations and recommendations. The electronic auto and manual switched shutoff gas valve is an excellent feature and I'm going to fit one to my Transit campervan.
I bet when you were watching the hob video during editing you thought to yourself ........mmm why didn't I just turn the hob upside down to get the jet out lol
Thanks John, Truma sells a gas solenoid & switch but quite expensive. I’ve used an eBay special 12v solenoid only £12 but should do the job just the same. Hopefully it doesn’t need to be CE marked for the gas check. Haha that would be too easy.
Perfect
nice job and well explained. Is it ok to use a clip on bottle and regulator instead of bulkhead mounted? Do you find the loose burners and pot stand a problem when traveling?
Thank you, I’d recommend a bulkhead regulator. I’m not sure if the clip on type meet the regs but know that the bulkhead do 🤔 never had a problem with the burners coming loose when driving. Don’t think they sell this hob anymore though unfortunately.
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Great video , any links to this Argos hob please?
Hey thank you, I don’t think they sell it anymore unfortunately
Not sure if a dumb question but, if my system is all 12V will the igniters still work even if the product specifies 230V ?
Never a dumb question my friend. If you want to use the 230v ignition then you will need to incorporate an inverter in your electrical setup which will convert the 12v dc to 230v ac. If you didn’t want to use an inverter you can use matches or maybe look for a hob with piezo ignition.
Thanx for the video. My hob just came today. After unpacking it. How do I know if it is set up for NG or LPG when it comes out of then box?
No problem, thanks for watching. It should have a sticker on it saying if it’s set up for NG or LPG so you just change the sticker and jets accordingly
No sticker on mine. Just the normal CE tech sticker.
I think the lpg nozzle has the smaller hole, if I remember right.
According to some people in the know , gas PTFE should never be used on lpg gas connections.
Are you sure they aren’t talking about compression connections on lpg?
Hi! do you have an issue with the burners and grill being able to fly off under heavy braking with that hob? It doesn’t look very safe to me, but maybe they clamp down
With this hob I never had an issue with the burners coming off. This is one of the reasons I bought it. Not sure Argos still sell it though unfortunately.
Hi mate
Good info here, where did you get the solinoid shut off valve from ?
Hey, glad you found it useful. It was from eBay, 12v solenoid valve for gas.
Does the hob have to be attached to 240v? Noticed the plug. Or can that just be ignored?
Good question. The 240v is for the ignition so you can ignore it if you’re not going to use an inverter. Just means you will need to use a lighter or matches 👍🏼
hi can you tell me where you got your white tile broad at the back of your gas hob from cheers. adrian
Hi, I think they were from wilko online but obviously they’re not around anymore. Looks like b&q do them though. www.diy.com/departments/mini-metro-white-self-adhesive-mosaic-tile/5060976790829_BQ.prd?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADt-XHl-Ay8ne15hlxrEK1l7EMpR4&gclid=CjwKCAiAxreqBhAxEiwAfGfndMzOcNDesRYAMWyvbQdgiQdxAMzFMEarC3SU3anKWRff8h8vF2blqxoCBdYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Do you need to put a heat shield under the hob?
The underside of the hob is fine the heat only comes out the top side.
Roughly how much copper pipe did you use in the end? My gas bottle is almost directly below my hob so I feel like 2m should be enough but not sure
Hi, I used roughly 5 meters maybe less
Amazing, thank you! Also wondering if you happen to have a link for the solenoid valve you used as I can’t find any that take 8mm pipe?
@@weetailsy3 No worries, this is the solenoid valve I used - ebay.us/G9kw3d
It has 1/4" connections so you will need some adapters. www.bes.co.uk/straight-adaptor-uk-compression-8mm-x-1-4in-6676/
Sorry for the late message I work nights.
I’m buying a camper van with a 3.9kg calor gas bottle that’s exchangeable connected to a regulator on a flexible rubber hose which is linked to a copper pipe fitted to a Cramer 4 burner gas hob. This is only available for exchange in England. I want to travel Europe where these bottles you are selling can be refilled. Can I turn this system into lpg? If so I would like to purchase this but I have no idea where to start. Can you help me out with any tips?
Thanks alot!
Hey no problem at all, sorry for the delay getting back to you! I would look at either getting a refillable LPG cylinder which will be cheaper in the long run or switching to campingaz which is widely available in Europe :)
Is it normal for the emergency gas shut off solenoid to get really hot to touch
Thanks
The coil inside the solenoid valve will get warm. If you’re in the uk it’s been really hot over the past few days so could be high ambient temperature also perhaps?
@TurnersWorkshop97 OK, yeh it gets pretty hot, do you switch yours on only when gas is in use, or keep it on permanently
Cheers
@simonbecheley7667 only when gas is in use 👍🏼
What did you do about the electric ignition
Have it plugged in to the 230v inverter 🙂
@@TurnersWorkshop97 I thought as much , Unfortunately we dont have that privilege, Does anyone know of a double burner with either a pizo or battery igniter ???