Quick disconnect gas coupling?

[Ric]

Is there such a thing as a weather-resistant quick connect gas fitting? I have been given a Magna BBQ which I attach to the pushpit which is awesome, but currently I have to disconnect the gas bottle and get it out of the draining gas locker to use the BBQ, meaning I can't simultaneously use the downstairs oven. Is there any gas-safe way to either have two hoses from the same regulator, or else a through deck gas-fitting, so I can use both at the same time?

 

[GrahamM376]

Quite possible to "T" into existing supply and use a bulkhead fitting through the deck but I would be worried about exposed pipe getting damaged if permanently connected. A separate gas tank, maybe Camping Gaz, connected when needed would be safer.

 

[rogerthebodger]

Really any pneumatic quick release coupling will do providing the seals are resistant to hydrocarbons. The coupling need to be seal on both sides to prevent the LPG from escaping from both the supply and the appliance.

I have 2 pneumatic quick release coupling in my cockpit for my BBQ and one in my cabin for a catalytic LPG heater which I have never used.

 

[snowbird30ds]

Domestic gas cookers usually have a bayonet connection.

 

[VicS]

Is there such a thing as a weather-resistant quick connect gas fitting? I have been given a Magna BBQ which I attach to the pushpit which is awesome, but currently I have to disconnect the gas bottle and get it out of the draining gas locker to use the BBQ, meaning I can't simultaneously use the downstairs oven. Is there any gas-safe way to either have two hoses from the same regulator, or else a through deck gas-fitting, so I can use both at the same time?

This sort of thing ?

See https://gasproducts.co.uk/8mm-quick-release-gas-hose-coupling.html?gclid=CN_fmJSqvdQCFW-x7QodoNoNnA

I think I wold add an isolating valve to the supply!

 

[vyv_cox]

I fitted a bulkhead version of Vic's fitting to my last motorhome for use with the barbecue. It didn't actually have an isolating valve, although there was a (never used) valve at the manifold inside the van. I T'd into the cooker supply. I have not checked but I probably bought it from CAK tanks, who still sell lots of gas fittings.

 

[captainboo]

Or try a Bullfinch external gas point:

http://bullfinch-gas.co.uk/outdoor-utility-points/gas-point-detail

 

[Ric]

Thanks for the links - all good ideas.