Regulating Gas Flow to a Cooktop

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What options do the best cooktops (or complete gas stoves) have to regulate gas flow in cases of variable gas source pressure?

For example, I don't want my cooking to be affected when the furnace in my house switches on (which would reduce the gas flow to my stove if it simply used a partially-open mechanical valve).

I could imagine an expensive cooktop with some feedback mechanism to make sure gas flow is constant, or even to maintain some measured temperature, but I have never seen such a thing. Is feedback ever used?

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Quick Answer about "Regulating Gas Flow to a Cooktop"

A gas regulator for a cooktop decreases or increases the pressure of gas in a line before it reaches the cooktop. A regulator has three components that are used to reduce or increase pressure. When the regulator knob is turned to decrease pressure, it compresses a spring, which serves as the loading mechanism.

How do you adjust the airflow on a gas stove?

  • With a small amount of gas flowing through the regulator: Rotate the gas pressure regulator adjustment screw clockwise to raise the outlet pressure.
  • Rotate the adjustment screw counter-clockwise to lower the outlet pressure.


    • How do you adjust a pressure regulator on a gas stove?

    Expert Reply: The propane regulator I recommend for your 100 lb propane tank is the MB Sturgis Vertical 2-Stage Propane Regulator part # 108220 which will need to be mounted in a vertical position.

    What kind of regulator do I need for a gas stove?

    Gas regulators are needed at both LPG or propane gas fueled appliances and at natural gas fueled appliances to assure a smooth delivery of fuel at the pressure and flow rate required by the heater or appliance.


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