Should stove regulator leak at vent?

dougrainer wrote:

ps2000 wrote:
Also does it have to be the specific regulator for my stove, or are they pretty universal?
I have a Maytag/Magic Chef. Would say an Atwood regulator work?

As long as it is a 10" W/C pressure regulator. Doug

Ok. Because the one specific part for my stove is 100. But I can find Atwood regulators for 40. Wondering of I can stick an Atwood on.

ps2000 wrote:
Also does it have to be the specific regulator for my stove, or are they pretty universal?
I have a Maytag/Magic Chef. Would say an Atwood regulator work?

As long as it is a 10" W/C pressure regulator. Doug

ps2000 wrote:
Also does it have to be the specific regulator for my stove, or are they pretty universal?
I have a Maytag/Magic Chef. Would say an Atwood regulator work?

Best thing is to use MODEL No and search for the CORRECT part number

Search HERE for part #

Then you can purchase there OR do further searches for pricing using the correct MFG> part number




And NO...you would not be able to feel/detect air coming out of vent as it is at atmospheric pressure NOT pressurized and blowing out.
Anything causing bubbles (leak test) or that you can feel is Propane blowing out under pressure.

Also does it have to be the specific regulator for my stove, or are they pretty universal?
I have a Maytag/Magic Chef. Would say an Atwood regulator work?

NO NO NO and NO. the diaphragm is shot. Replace the regulator.

dougrainer wrote:
1. There is NO allowable leak on any LP system or appliance
2. The Range/Stove Regulator is required and should NOT leak. It is a 10 inch w/c regulator as this appliance runs on less pressure than the rest of the RV (which is 11.5 w/c).
3. ANY leak on a part, you replace that part. Doug

So now I need to find the part :) Any recommendations?

1. There is NO allowable leak on any LP system or appliance
2. The Range/Stove Regulator is required and should NOT leak. It is a 10 inch w/c regulator as this appliance runs on less pressure than the rest of the RV (which is 11.5 w/c).
3. ANY leak on a part, you replace that part. Doug

Should the regulator leak?
Short answer: NO
Long answer: well, it's still NO, just restated about 100 different ways.

ps2000 wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Vent primary purpose is to allow air in/out as diaphragm moves.

Secondary purpose......to ID cracked/leaking diaphragm

REPLACE..before using system again.

So the leak I see is not just the diaphragm letting out air right?

If it's a continuous leak, you need to replace the stove's regulator. The diaphragm only moves a fraction of an inch, initially, to establish correct delivery pressure.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Vent primary purpose is to allow air in/out as diaphragm moves.

Secondary purpose......to ID cracked/leaking diaphragm

REPLACE..before using system again.

So the leak I see is not just the diaphragm letting out air right?