Regulator/Needle Valve Question

[Daebado]

i have been interested in adding a needle valve to my SH 38202G not because it gets too hot or stays too cool but because it is very hard to tell when you have actually made a change when turning the knob. It is just very loose-feeling and I am usually trying to make fine-tuning adjustments and I honestly can't tell if I did anything unless I just watch the temp for a while and see if it changes.

With all that being said, I have done a lot of searching on these forums and can't figure out if I need a low pressure regulator or a high pressure regulator. I see equal opinions either way and I wouldn't think that both could be correct! SH rates this particular unit at about 20,000 BTU's if that's any help.

Thanks!

 

[buzzy]

Bayou classic

 

[daveomak]

20,000 BTU is about 5,800 watts.... that's MORE than enough.... You do not need a high pressure regulator... Maybe on a 100,000 BTU shrimp boil cooker....
The low pressure will have better adjustment in the low end range you are looking for....

 

[LanceR]

Definitely low pressure. These folks have a lot of good info https://gashosesandregulators.com/