westy hob upgrade

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   hi guys, i feel that my westy hobs are a bit slow to boil the kettle, now i`m running butane inside the van atm from bottles. i have heard that there are different regulators on the german westy underslung tank and dont know if this is my problem. has anyone researched as to whether an upgrade or mod is available to turbo my hob.

cheers lee.

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..lee.. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 14 May 08 Location: llanelli swales Status: Offline Points: 1420	Post Options Post Reply Quote ..lee.. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: westy hob upgrade Posted: 19 Oct 10 at 21:51
	hi guys, i feel that my westy hobs are a bit slow to boil the kettle, now i`m running butane inside the van atm from bottles. i have heard that there are different regulators on the german westy underslung tank and dont know if this is my problem. has anyone researched as to whether an upgrade or mod is available to turbo my hob. cheers lee.

Baxter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Scruff Daddy Joined: 29 May 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 8060	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baxter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct 10 at 22:08
	Mine is fine, what regulator are you using? The westy cooker expects 50mb, usual UK pressure is only 37mb.

..lee.. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 14 May 08 Location: llanelli swales Status: Offline Points: 1420	Post Options Post Reply Quote ..lee.. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct 10 at 22:20
	thats probally the problem then. will check the reg i`ve got fitted. thanks lee. ps parts arrived spot on.

Baxter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Scruff Daddy Joined: 29 May 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 8060	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baxter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct 10 at 22:24
	Soulds like you need a 50mb reg to me, but I've not seen the van.

lhdwesty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 07 Apr 05 Location: Uxbridge Status: Offline Points: 657	Post Options Post Reply Quote lhdwesty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct 10 at 23:13
	Sounds like time to upgrade to an underslung tank. You will free up some valuable space, get a better working fridge and cooker and save bundles in cash if you use it regulary to boot. If you do take the plunge make sure the regulator is included, ideally one with the BBQ take off. Rob.

..lee.. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 14 May 08 Location: llanelli swales Status: Offline Points: 1420	Post Options Post Reply Quote ..lee.. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Oct 10 at 23:35
	got one. but its also a syncro.................

..lee.. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 14 May 08 Location: llanelli swales Status: Offline Points: 1420	Post Options Post Reply Quote ..lee.. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 10 at 22:30
	spot on mr B. 29mbar reg not good.......

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	Have a look at all the answers ont'other forum Happily sucking a Werthers original.....

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	aye ours was gash on the brit bottles, all was good on the underslung tank and 50mb reg
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	Calor sells 50mbr regulator http://www.calortoolbox.co.uk/acatalog/propane-regulators.html 2nd from bottom
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