Gas regulator problem

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Yesterday I went to do some work ar the place where I park my van. Took a break and opened the gas valve to make a coffee. To my surprise, the stove didn't light up and I thought that the 6kg gas cylinder was empty. It's been in use for quite a while now and I didn't strange it's end. It's only used for the stove and oven as the fridge is compressor type. Changed to the new cylinder and still no go. Checked out the gas filter and found that it was pressurised and ok. Disconnected the output copper pipe fitting and no flow. My regulator is a GOK 30mbar 1,2 kg/h that I installed now and it hasn't even emptied the used 6kg butane cylinder that came from the other campervan.

Has anyone had this issue? I've ordered a new one but this one is only little over 3 years old.
 
You have probably checked it, but has it got a fast flow cutout button that needs resetting?
 
edina said:
You have probably checked it, but has it got a fast flow cutout button that needs resetting?
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No button although the "Internet helpers" mention that the little yellow dimple in the photo as the resetting button, it's not. It's a over pressure discharge port.
 
Stupid question, have you checked the pigtail from the bottle to the ((filter?) regulator? Many moons ago I had a rubber pipe breaking down inside that acted as a non return valve cutting off flow
 
nabsim said:
Stupid question, have you checked the pigtail from the bottle to the ((filter?) regulator? Many moons ago I had a rubber pipe breaking down inside that acted as a non return valve cutting off flow
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The black device under the regulator is a filter and and as safety measure, you have to push a little tab on the side and press the cap to turn and open the filter. When the gas is closed, it's easy to do but when open, you need to press hard and twist. The gas trapped inside will then rush out. That's why I know that everything is okay up to the regulator input. I've disconnected the output and there is no flow
 
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