Need some buying guide and advice on hunting gas hose n Gas Regulator for my gas hob.

I tot can just get off the shelf ones from Ace Hardware?

To be safe, get the black hose type.
But I've been using transparent type for 10 years(not advisable).
Regardless of any hose you are going to use, you must make sure the connection points are intact at all times and depressurize it when not in use.

I need some sharing of buying experience.

But I found this milux with gas leakage and balance indicator is quite usefull.

http://milux.com.my/products/gas-appliance...lator-mgr-ep38/

Price is around RM50 plus minus.

For Gas Regulator with pressure I feel is horrible, cause my mom is using it. I feel is dangerous cause the gas run out so fast and is smelly just like hawker stall.

Looks cool, too bad i didn't manage to find one while i was hunting one so i just get something off the shelf

i just use the most basic type

i remember i bought the regulator twice recently. did not use them because i can hear the sound of gas coming out.
cant remember the brands but both with Sirim cert

then i get a Milux, and it works perfectly.

Ha ha

few months back when we moved in SG and bought the gas hose & head from JB, the gas delivery guy said this is malaysia one, can't use in sg without safety lock.

He recommended us for this $70, until today got this thread and notice it made in germany.
Totally can't smell gas leak at all.



This post has been edited by kimsim: Mar 4 2015, 10:24 PM

Check ur gas hob specs first. A lot of hobs with safety valve cannot use fancy high pressure regulators.
The one normally sell at hardware shops are ok. Go for safety fire resistant hose, yellow color. They are the trend now.
Also I always look for sirim sticker. And test with soap water after fitting.

This post has been edited by Fazab: Mar 4 2015, 10:54 PM

I only trust Chestar or Milux. Never gave me problems

There is only 2 type of regulator in the market. The residential type have 2 type which is lower pressure at the spec of 2kg/hr flow rate and 1.5kg/hr. 2kg/hr are more common.

While commercial type is higher pressure which is 6kg/hr. But mostly can adjustable from 0-6kg/hr.

For home use get the residential type.

You have hard time to read the gauge if you put the gas inside the cabinet. The cabinet height prevent you from reading from the top. Unless you put the gas outside.

Good point. maybe can buy a small side mirror from car accessory shop to reflect the reading of the meter.

I think your parent without meter reading also cook as well, just notice the fire turn into red & warm color.. That is a signal to tell you wanna change as soon

Your purpose to get this kind of regulator is to check gas remaining and leaking? But it is not fullproof. Don't see it solve your problem.

leaking no, but gas remaining yes.

Got few time wife cook half way no gas, she jump sky high to the roof.

Ha.....

Here a simple solution and 100% got gas all year round. Just get a spare tong gas. 1 run out, switch over. And take your time to order another 1. No hurry.

Easy solution and no need gauge.

Not everyone have nice big kitchen, space is limited to 1 tong only.

10's a lot for good advice.

This post has been edited by swdee2: Mar 5 2015, 05:50 PM

You can use your hand to check the weight of the cylinder

Finding a space for another tong to have a fullproof solution or just a gauge check.

It is up to you, how you weight the seriousness.

I bought mine from Ace hardware, suspected this "Sirim" quality check is bullsh!t, bought twice and these regulator feels lousy, once the locking mechanism came apart and causes gas leaked, faster remove it. Bought another one but can hear gas hissing sound when securing onto gas tank.

Think I better get one from Singapore when I make a trip there. Don't want my unit to blow up because of these crappy quality regulator.

This post has been edited by Xccess: Mar 28 2017, 01:46 PM

Get those have brand like Milux.

It is too cheap for this regulator and quality are crap now.

Any idea where can I can Milux regulator? I go MidValley weekly, they have it there?

Look here
http://milux.com.my/selangor/

Actually Milux can be crappy too. I bought one Milux before. After fixing it to the tong I could hear slight hiasing sound from the regulator even when the stove is off. Took it to the shop to exchange. Changed with Chestar instead. Working till today.

Damn...we are sitting on a time bomb. This kind of hazardous stuff really need good quality assurance, "Sirim" stickers is just for show. No wonder there's several tank explosion cases last year.

This post has been edited by Xccess: Mar 28 2017, 01:48 PM

Use soap to check the leakage after lock the regulator. Do not use if any bubble come out.

As I said, the regulator price now are too cheap. Back to more than a decade, it cost rm30 more if not mistaken.

SIRIM doesn't test all the units. They only test a few in the batch so there will be some bad ones getting into the market. This is the fault of the manufacturers' qc dept

Guy, mind to share where can get Milux or Chestar product in bukit tinggi area?? Or klang valley.

Thanks.

I just bought a Chelstar gas regulator from ACE hardware Sunway Pyramid.

Thanks for the head up, I have bought it few month back in HLK.

Pardon me for bumping old thread. Ok, so far I've tried Chelstar, guess what? The locking mechanism/lever came apart, so much for safety.
Bought a new brand "KHIND", just popped to the new tank last week, very soft hissing sound, applied soapy water and indeed, there's minor leaking, can see small bubble getting inflated.
Gonna leave it as it is for now. Have tried at least 4-5 brands, all failed in terms of safety aspect. I'll try to look out for Milux.

This post has been edited by Xccess: Mar 28 2017, 12:09 AM

While browsing around, came across this Clesse Comap regulator. Was impressed with the gas leak safety feature. Already placed my order, will give review after using it.
http://www.lazada.com.my/cleese-comap-lpg-...r-11470243.html




This post has been edited by Xccess: Mar 28 2017, 12:53 AM

Is it this model?

Using this model for 6 months now. Specs found here. CLeese UK has models that can switch from an empty gas tank to another called an automatic changeover but these are for industrial or caravan park. There's a domestic model but either butane or propane but the tank fitment is meant for larger cylinders typically found in hotels or restaurants.

The lever on the Comet (Comap) need to be careful to know how to operate but otherwise it's good.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Mar 28 2017, 08:52 AM

Good primer on gas regulators here.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Mar 28 2017, 08:28 AM

So bad the quality now.

This gas regulator should have straight quality control. This device handling the gas which is fire and explosion.

I bought milux brand, it spoiled after 2 months, gas leaked from regulator. Bad luck I guess.

Not bad luck. But bad quality.

This device production like China quality already.

since this is gas thread.. i would like to ask.. where to get this kind of connector

BSP to Female Horsetail



This thing quite common in hardware store in UK but not here in Malaysia

My Gas Hob use this type of fitting..


After reading all post regarding gas regulator, it seems no specific brand that are really good..
But I will try Cleese Comap afterthis

I only see male thread before. But female thread is difficult to find.

Try check it at ACE. Go for those big size shopping.

Can't locate model number. I'll update when item arrive.

Thanks to your kind review. Much appreciated.

Let me test out Clesse Comap (Made in UK) then give a feedback. So far Chelstar, Milux & Khind all made locally, frankly I won't wanna use them anymore.
Another reliable brand is SRG from Germany but only available in SG. Let's see the reliabilty of Clesse first.

I'll be back.

Item just arrived, will fix it later.


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Propane butane ? Suitable.

The control pressure is lower.

My friend is using Clesse, told me working well. Anyway, the fire on my stove is strong even on lowest setting with 2kg/h regulator, maybe this will solve the issue.

Try to test it like

Current regulator- Boil 1 liter of water take how long.

New regulator - Boil 1 liter of water take how long.

You know the different.

Looks alright

Just be mindful of the secure release method so as not to mangle or damage it when installing and releasing it from a gas tank. Thanks for the YouTube video which is useful esp from the segment between 0:51-0:53 secs. I will print a screenshot of that part that shows how to release, annotate and paste it on the inside of the cabinet.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Mar 29 2017, 11:36 AM

Noted, appreciate the heads up once again.

Update on Clesse gas regulator. Fixed it up, no sign & sound of leakage. Quality looks good and the weight it kinda heavy. Happy with the product.

You need soap bubble check for leakage.

Hi guys I would like to ask what's the pressure reduce to after using regulator? As it was indicated that max pressure from cylinder is 6 bar. So what's the pressure reduced to?

Check the small rubber on the inlet of the gas tank.

I stop using gas since 2005.

What spurred that decision though? Past bad experience with leakage or just personal choice?

Seldom cook. I like to eat outside.

The gas been leaking out finish rather cooking finish. So stop using it and change to induction since than.

Been playing with gas since teenage. I mean servicing/ dismatle cooker, oven, piping etc.

Nowaday, I use gas for outdoor only.

Ok, seems more like a problem I was facing until we use the Cleese. There's hint of leakage due to the smell until we switched to using the Cleese. Nowadays, gas run out because other users either never tell that is finished or never bother to ask gas tong uncle to bring replacement over.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Nov 13 2017, 05:27 PM

There is no smell or anything.

I mean leaking finish is because I seldom use. Probably 1 tong can last like 6mth to 10mth. And that is leaking finish more than I cook.

I m lazy evrytime have to go to backyard to switch off the regulator.

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This post has been edited by alan_KL: Dec 9 2017, 03:51 AM

Bump back this thread in order to get some advice about gas regulator...
Found one more regulator with safety value, additional feature of pressure gauge which i interested, can anybody advise is this product quality comparable to Clesse regulator??

Model:
IGT Type A120IEFVPG Gas Regulator for LPG W/EFV With SAFETY VALUE /Pressure Gauge (Made in Denmark) Free 1.5m (SIRIM Approved) FIRE RESISTANT HOSE 2 High Quality Clips |

https://s.lazada.com.my/s.Zfjq9

https://pictr.com/images/2019/08/18/5rJm1f.md.jpg

Its comparable to the Comet/Clesse regulator. The locking 'hook' is about as big as the Comet, both of which are much better than the normal ones. The gas knob is a separate from the hook so the gas can be disconnected without needing to remove the regulator (same as the comet). The IGT regulator is manufactured locally (also called IGT-Milux) so I don't think its imported and there is a cheaper version without the safety valve - it looks the same as the one in the links above, doesn't have EFV in the model name.

A cheaper alternative is the Fuji 182DPDL which looks like the normal regulators but its got 2 locking hooks, 1 on each side which makes it very secure and the knob is a 2 stage one which allows the gas to be shut off without unhooking the regulator from the gas tank. Price RM15-30. The RM15 is on preorder on shoppe.

Had a problem with the gas the other day and went out to buy a replacement, and found the Comet model in AceHW. It locks on alot more solidly compared to the usual ones and has a safety valve to cut off the gas if there is a leak. The Fuji DPDL also looks good but doesn't have EFV.

Anybody know where to buy the smaller than 10mm hose and regulator? Bought a riino infra red stove but comes with a smaller diameter about 6mm

Bumped into this old thread not sure whether still active.

Notice there are two variants of. 1.5kg/hr and 2kg/hr . Any differnece in between these two in term of fire power?

If not wrong, one is for single use and the other for multiple stove connection to a single tank (restaurant)

I'd recommend the Hokah regulator n hose set. Fits like a glove.
If u need the extra length then can order separately the hokah orange hose.

Also using SS hose clamps for better (even) clamping.

Guys, can recommend a good brand gas regulator for home usage? I bought Zenne gas regulator last year and now got problem a mild hissing sound. Have to turn off gas regulator after usage.

Refer URL - http://m.zenne.com.my/index.php?ws=showpro...ucts_id=1900290

Kindly advise. Thank you.

This post has been edited by kumario9: Jul 19 2021, 08:31 AM

If you have a spare tank, check if is the same problem. Sometimes is could be a tank head problem or something is blocking the regulator to sit properly.

I thought this might be the issue and try to swap diferent gas tank and even changing inner rubber gas tank still got mild hissing out but its like a on and off thingy.

This post has been edited by kumario9: Jul 19 2021, 09:31 AM

Most important there is no gas leakage smell when you are cooking.

Those selling at hardware shop should be good enough if you wanna replace.

What was the reason you replace the earlier with this regulator?

Just move in new place, first time purchase. Got light smell if try sniff near to gas regulator. Long term usage may shorten gas tank life. For time being I just turn off gas regulator after using it.

Last year, I had a similar issue with one of the regular brand tank. My normal replacement is 3 months +/-. Just after 1 month replacement, the tank was emptied. Did a checked and found the regulator was lose. Didnt hear any hissing sound as the tank was place outside the house.

Since you oredi tested with different tank and the problem is still there, then replace the regulator.

As for good brands, cant help as I dont replace often.

Hokah.regulator head and hose. https://shopee.com.my/Ready-Stock--HOKAH-LP...7199.8610943941

In case the one that come in the set is too short you can buy loose cut hose for longer lengths https://shopee.com.my/-LOOSE-CUT-HOKAH-LPG-...5648.5477047086

Use these hose clamp, these are overspec but they tighten well (the FOC ones suck as the thread is so weak) https://shopee.com.my/SAMCO-STAINLESS-STEEL...5560.6677669227 - get it in 13-19mm size - because hose is 16mm OD, this size work great

Thanks.

Doctor badly burnt as gas cylinder explodes at home

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...plodes-at-home/

There's another player in the market as I recently discovered. My gas man told me the pin on the Cleese Comet (Comap) doesn't go down as deep anymore. Could be wear 'n tear and a combination of user induced manhandling that might have damaged it. Had it changed to IGT A-100IS/A-120IS from IGT.

Still, the Cleese Comet (Comap) remains one of the best regulator I've used.


This post has been edited by halcyon27: Mar 17 2022, 04:09 PM

Nevermind, I did some research about LPG power outputs.
Seems that 1kg = 13.6kW
If I'm not wrong on it, 1.5 and 2.0 should have maximum output of 20.4 and 27.2 respectively.
Assuming my maximum hob output is 13kW, I still should be well below the limit of the regulator.

This post has been edited by Jackie-Cham: Dec 10 2022, 03:04 AM