Gas Pipe & Valve Size
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I noticed that many have set up their needle valve with 1/4" connections for gas heated roaster. Is 1/4" sufficient for valve and pipe connections? I'm asking because my LP gas hose is 3/8" and wondering if reduction to 1/4" would cause any insufficiency for 10,000 BTU/h gas burner.
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I don't think it would be an issue. The two burners I have both have an orifice size of about a millimeter. I imagine that the connection would have to get close to that size for it to make a difference in gas flow.
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Using this: https://edcgov.us/Government/building/d ... tural).pdf
It looks like a smooth piece of 1/4" copper pipe up to 50' long should be able to supply enough gas for a 10,000 BTU burner. But there is no downside to 3/8".
It looks like a smooth piece of 1/4" copper pipe up to 50' long should be able to supply enough gas for a 10,000 BTU burner. But there is no downside to 3/8".
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