Replacing Weber Q 1200 Grill Regulator with an upgrade. Hotter Flame! Third of the Price!
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- This is how you replace your factory Weber Q 1200 series regulator with an aftermarket larger regulator to give you a much larger flame and hotter temps. 1/3 of the price!
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Thank you for the video but I did not dissasemble hardly anything to accomplish the upgrade. I simply removed the two screws holding the regulator to that metal plate (which made the plate free to remove, then I removed the plastic knob. Next I spun the regulator off... Replaced the original regulator with fittings to a new high pressure regulator, replaced knob and grill worked as I needed. I did not remove the burner or control valve or the side handle/platform etc. In fact I did not even remove the grates! Just wanted to share with others. Thanks!
Thank You for that ! I didn’t want to mess around with something I didn’t know about but it looks like an easy job.
Thank you!! I bought the three gas fittings that you recommended and used yellow tape. I used a GasOne 2106-05 5 ft regulator hose for $9.99 on Amazon. Checked for leaks. Memorial Day the temp only reached about 190°. Today, I had to dial it back as it was approaching 500°! What a freakin' difference!! All for about $20.00. I am so happy!!
Thank You great tip after trying to talk to Weber was ready to throw it out I told them the regulator was messed up from the beginning they blew me off!! Did your repair and it works great. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.👍👍👍
I have to say thanks for the part numbers and got it done to fix my Q2200 which died being only one year old. It's under warranty and I have a replacement part coming from weber support but I like this setup better. The replacement part will be sitting around now. I did one thing different from your setup is I got an adjustable regulator so I can reuse the hose if needed for fireplace, turkey fryer or whatever I need higher psi. Also, I will get an adapter as well to connect the 1lb tanks so it will retain factory options the BBQ came with. Thanks again for sharing the setup.
Thank you. I just did my Weber Q. Bought the fittings from the Depot and a $16 regulator from harbor freight. She COOKS now! This little grill has always amazed me at how well & even it cooks. Very few hot spots and flare-ups.
Dude that was awesome I have the same issue just got a new hose, completely degreased the flame tube, changed tanks, flame is about 1/2 of what it was new - gonna try this. I was also appalled at the price of a replacement regulator the Weber is about $78 + shipping right now and the next cheapest down is like $35. Thanks for doing the video!!
Got the weber 2200 had a year same thing gas regulator seems to be crapping out try it all the fixes I've seen on here With you too. Came to the conclusion it's definitely a regular. Great video simple fix. Even though I have a 2 year warranty through camping world Which is about 45 minutes away from where I live Seems a lot cheaper just to do this. Keep the old 1 and the anything else really crap out put it back together and take it back for the warranty. Great video man thank you a lot!!!
Franz I have come back to your video,
To thank you .... I was just getting ready to purchase the weber regulator hose and assembly complete. after seeing your video big bright light went off in my head I have a regulator and hose hardly ever used I bought a couple parts from Ace Hardware the brass fittings that is and I have the most beautiful flame and under $8 I thank you so much
Excellent explanation. Thank you very much for doing this.
So I followed all your instructions, went to Home Depot, found the 3 parts and put it all together. Fired up my grill connected to a 20 lb tank and new hose regulator. Absolutely amazing difference. Previously my grill took 10 minutes to reach 375 and would go no higher. Now flames coming through all holes and reached the max temp in like 2 minutes. Thank you so much for instructions and showing those part numbers. I would advise people to order the parts online at home depot if they you don't want to go searching the bins at home depot but I did find what I needed. I'm back grilling again! BTW, I ordered a regulator hose on Amazon that actually came with an adjustable dial which controls the flow of propane but plenty to choose from on Amazon.
I bought the same one , Just start it on low ! My Go Anywhere Gas Grill gets over 700 degrees Fahrenheit , Weber says all there grills get 400 degrees to 550 degrees Fahrenheit ! Makes a big difference .
@@michaelheiss4456 my eyebrows are slowly growing back 😂 LOL, thanks for that tip
Super helpful. Thanks for posting
I just did this to my Weber Q2000 and it worked perfectly
I had about a 1/8” inch flame with the original regulator and my Weber struggled to maintain 400 degrees when cooking
with the upgrade I had up to a 1 inch flame if I want a high heat option for some “serious searing” capability
My Weber was running 800 to a 1000 degrees within a few minutes of starting.
This is really helpful. Mine has never seen 500 much less 600.
Helpful video! Just ordered a 1-5 psi regulator from Amazon (seems like the Weber regulator is a little under 1 psi) so I don’t go too hard and burn out the grill, will pick the fittings up at the big box store. Thanks for the clear and thorough instructions!
Can you pls send me the link for the 1-5lb Amazon regulator? Thanks
Appreciate this - works great!
Worked awesome thanks
Worked perfectly. Thanks! My stock regulator was clogged with the propane oil. Guess it sat open too long…
What’s propane oil?
Bravo! Well done.
Thanks , My Grill only goes to 450° F ! I'm going to try this out .
I was in the same predicament about a year after purchasing the Weber Q1200, like some people suggested, cleaned out the burner with a wire wheel than cleared the holes with a wire that I thought was of the approximate diameter of the burner tube holes but didn't really solve the problem so bought a new regulator assembly and was really pissed when the burner still didn't completely light or if it did, took forever and struggled to get to 375F, lived with it for a couple of years and finally decided to get to the bottom of this issue, reamed out the old orifice a few thousands of an inch on the spare gas valve but same results, reinstalled the undrilled orifice and decided to pay more attention to the burner, used the exact sized tapered reamer and cleared every hole once again, reconnected the propane and turned on the gas valve and within a second the entire burner lit and produced a perfect blue flame with no yellow tipping and not jumping off the burner! Temp climbed to 475F in less than 7 mins (no load) before tuning it down, by design I believe this is something that has to be done annually if the BBQ gets a lot of use and as a licensed gas fitter, would not recommend drilling out an orifice or installing a high pressure regulator to solve this problem with these Weber portable BBQ...
Adrian, I have replaced the regulator and cleaned each hole in the burner only to have the same problem a year later. The upgrade in this video cures the problem.
@@happycamper5900 I understand what you are saying but the problem is with the design of the appliance where there is no real protection from grease or other stuff from falling on the burner so the holes however slow become constricted and will not light, nothing to do with the pressure regulator. Propane appliances are designed to operate at 11" WC roughy 1/3 psi now if you apply say 29"WC or 1 psi pressure to the valve, eventually it won't end well, modifying a gas appliance is illegal and could affect your property insurance in a worst case senecio. I can measure the exact clearance drill size or reamer if that helps someone.
I’ve only have had my weber Q 2200 for 3 months and now low flame and I’m thinking the regulator is bad, it has a 5 year warranty I’m going to call Weber tomorrow and see if they will send me a new regulator out free. But now I’m thinking of doing this because it looks like a better flame then the Weber OEM regulator. Thanks for the tip and video.
thanks ,works great!
This is the affordable way to go without running into issues of the knob crashing into the new regulator, or weight issues on the valve (if you just replaced the regulator at the same spot). Also cheaper and faster to replace the hose with regulator if it happens again. You can also still buy an adapter if you need to use the can with the hose. Replacing the regulator definately fixed my flame issue.
My 2005 q2200 still has the original regulator. I have no idea why. But now that I say this, it will fail on me now. God to see how its done.
I changed the hose and problem solved in my case. Sometimes if this Doesn’t work is the regulator
Thanks for the video. Can you still adjust the flame up and down with the original knob? Still get a lower flame if you want to cook on low?
If youre using the hose and a big tank you should open the tank and wait a minute or so before lighting the grill. The safety device might trip otherwise and limit gas flow.
All was well until I saw that the hose end fitting on my Weber Q 1200 is different from that shown in the video (at 4:36 minutes in). The hose end fitting you are working with has internal threads that accept the 1/4" F-F connector/reducer. But my hose end fitting that came with the grill is much larger with external threads.
Vert good video thanks. However gas fittings don't need teflon or any other tape . Tape on the threads might prevent the tapered mating surfaces of the fittings from making perfect contact. Also the tape will harden and deteriorate over time and could
eventually cause leaks and risk of fire.
Brilliant! I have just been through the exact same steps trying to increase flame size. New hose, bottle, cleaning.... Can you please advise what the type of in line regulator you used - thanks. And greetings from Australia.
How far did you adjust the adjustable regulator? I would like a second attachment point to secure the hose a little better but I guess that really isn't needed.
I just did this modification. My regulator was pooched so thought I would try it. Worked like a charm!! Heats up real fast and maintains about 400 F at lowest setting. PERFECT. Cost about $35 Canadian. Thanks for the video.
Jeff what replacement regulator did you buy in Canada?
@@stephenmacdonald5311 Did you ever find a replacement regulator?
@@davelight2220 bought one from Amazon
@@MrMacDroadrunner Ok thanks.
What regulator did you use? Any recommendations? Just bought mine and would love to see it get a little hotter faster
also, I know home depot should have the 3 fittings in stock but not sure about the hose adapter with the regulator? I know I've purchased the regular universal adapter there but don't remember seeing the adapter with regulator on it
Im having issues with my gas assist performer that i use a 1:20 lb converter and 20lb propane tank on. Can i use this method on that setup?
i also tried opening the tank slow method...didn't work. It lights and it seems like it's going to last and stay strong but after 10 minutes or so, it starts puttering out to the point where you really can't cook anything.
The regulators on these things are just faulty - i use my grill about 30 times a year for a couple of hours at a time and I've noticed after the year mark, the regulators go bad. Weber is supposed to send me a new one at least so I don't have to get a new grill
So, you essentially bypass the regulator? Anyone have issues with temp getting too high?
There is typo on one of the parts. Correct size required is 1/4 in MIP x 1/8 in FIP.
I'm assuming this setup will also work with the Q2000 correct?
Thanks in advance
Anyone else have it where half flames out when lid shut? Partially open it to see, noticed when didn't get hot. Works fine with lid open, this is using external bottle regulator to the valve at 29Mbar. Burner and valve all clean with no debris blocking holes. Appreciate any advise
I replaced mine with a 1 psi regulator. The old one was also pooched. I also tried 20 psi but it was dangerously too much pressure.
Exactly have to keep the adjustable regulator very low , it's a high pressure regulator !
mine has the regulator on the end of the orange hose.. instead of connected to the bbq.. i guess i could just put in a hose connector, and add the hose to a gas tank on the other end.. rather have a bit better solution though...
Can someone give me the links to these parts?
I followed everything but I could not see the specs on the replacement regulator. Is it the original Weber regulator or an aftermarket? if it is a new regulator, what is brand and specs? Thank you, Brian
Wouldn’t it be great if he replied
Don't use white plumbing tape on gas fittings.
Beat me to it. You have to use gas-rated tape, or pipe dope. And I wouldn't use that nasty, dirty tape he had either.
i did this but it made just a small improvement..
Yeah me too. It went to 290 after 5 minutes
I'm gonna be honest, this high of a temperature looks dangerous. These weber Qs are not designed to handle temperature this high, I've seen cases where the cookbox melted through the legs
You don’t have to turn it all the way up . Not sure why you would.
Your set up was using two pressure regulators. Running two caused your flow/ temperature problem. The adapter hose had its own regulator( visible when you showed the tank whenever you were testing after removing the grills regulator) and the grill had it regulator ( the part you removed from your grill) you cant run two and have it work correctly. You could have just used the correct tank hose or removed the hose regulator. Long story short you bought the wrong tank hose.
I think that was the new regulator hose combo that he put on without showing him doing it. Reason is that if he already had it on he would already have had the adapter pieces attached already.
It looks like you used thread tape on the fitting where the hose first attaches to the adapter. This type of fitting does not seal on the thread, like the other fittings do, and thread tape shouldn't be used.
Did you call webber ? They sent me out a new reg for free.
Shame they did not send him a cleaning kit and manual.
You didn't have to do all of that work and spend all of that money to get higher temps and flames. I just got my Q1200 and I couldn't believe I couldn't get higher than 350 degrees after half an hour. The gas is regulator controlled, yes. But the orifice restricts the volume of gas going to the burner. If you increase the orifice opening, you increase the volume of gas to the burner. I can't believe Weber set it up this way. You waste so much propane trying to get up to temp. Of course the design of the burner and grates means you would burn everything you cook without some sort of heat dispersion device. As for the orifice. You don't need to buy special orifice drills. All you need is your wife's needle sharp tweezers, stainless steel. Remove the burner, take the tweezer, insert one point/leg of the tweezer into the orifice opening. Start to ream out the opening. The orifice is soft brass so it is easy to enlarge. You only need to enlarge it slightly. Put the burner back in, test the flame, if still too small ream out a bit more. Test again until you get a flame that is about double what you started with. Too large and you mess up the flame, too much gas. I want to get just enough gas flowing through that it can get to a little over 500 degrees in 15 minutes preheating and hold at that temp. If you have the orifice teamed out properly, you can instantly hear the gas flowing to the burners, where before, you couldn't even tell if gas was flowing to the burner at all. The telltale hissing.
Voila…..YOU were correct👍🏻. I removed the orifice that leads into the burner tube and reamed it out with small diameter straightened spring steel put into a drill. Good for you!
Oh, I forgot the best part. This cost me zero dollars!
I have bought my Q1200 with hose and a 50 mbar regulator. To get more heat I installed a #78 carburettor jet instead of the #73 that was installed.
Widened the orifice with a jewelers drill bit. Night and day difference. Thanks for the tip!
@@Feldwaldwiese part link?
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