CADAC BBQ/Grille connector

flatcoat
flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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edited June 2020 in Parts & Accessories #1

I have acquired a new Cadac and need to know which hose and fittings I need to buy for the gas supply from the external caravan supply to the Cadac. New territory to me so any advice welcome. 

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  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,302 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2020 #2

    If your BBQ point has a tap, as on our first caravan, you need a quick connector. If it's just a hole under the flap you need the bullfinch. This was the sort on our second caravan and current MH, so perhaps the sort used on more recent vans. You also need a length, of I think 8mm gas hose. It should be long enough to get the cadac away from the caravan, but short enough that you can quickly isolate the supply in an emergency. I believe there is a specified length, but am not sure what it is.

  • SteveL
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    edited June 2020 #3

    Sorry wrong picture of quick connector, didn't edit in time.

    one of these.

  • DaveH1958
    DaveH1958 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited April 2021 #4

    Perceived wisdom on hose length is 2 metres (longer may cause pressure drop).  I need a bulfinch connector too, so many thanks for the photo

  • DSB
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    edited March 2021 #5

    I agree with SteveL.  The quick release connector is very good and will save a lot of time and effort.  I generally just use around one metre of gas pipe: firstly to avoid any loss of pressure, and secondly,  to avoid a trip hazard.  I always use a free standing/seperate gas bottle for the Cadac, and avoid the caravan gas point.  It means I can move the Cadac to any convenient location and am not limited by the location of the gas point.

    A really old photo below.  The windbreak has long gone...... laughinglaughing

    David

  • eribaMotters
    eribaMotters Club Member Posts: 1,193 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited March 2021 #6

    Similar to above in that I use a separate bottle. My gas locker is small so I carry a Calorlite plumbed in and a back-up of a Campingaz 907 with a short hose that doubles for Cadac use.

    That odd bit of slotted ply on the right is for dropping over the swan-neck towbar when hitching up. Great for protecting the bumper.

    Colin

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