How to Change a BBQ Gas Bottle

Changing your own 9 kg gas bottle is easy and safe if you follow a couple of simple safety rules.

If at any time you are not confident or suspect a gas leak, turn OFF the gas bottle and contract your local gas technician.

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We’re always here to help, even if all you want is some advise, give us a call on 0447 671 095.

How do I change a gas bottle on a BBQ?

Follow these 4 steps to turn off your bbq gas bottle safely.

Step 1: Turn OFF the gas bottle by turning the main green wheel clockwise

This will lock down your gas bottle. Note: Gas connections are reverse thread, or opposite to water connections.

Step 2: Remove the gas regulator

This is where you will turn the opposite to water. This gas connection is usually hand tight, but if it is too tight, you can use a shifter.

To remove the gas regulator, you will turn right, or clockwise.
These directions will also be on the green wheel for you to follow.

Now you have successfully removed the gas regulator from the gas bottle, screw on the yellow protective cap if there is one.

At this time, we recommend you take a look at the seal of the regulator:

Check the black rubber ring is intact and not perished
Check that the thread is not damaged & clean from any scum build up
If this is all clean and intact you are safe to proceed.

Step 3: Replace the gas bottle

If you already have a replacement 9kg gas bottle you can continue to replace it.
Place your replacement 9kg gas bottle in position and have them aligned so the connections are straight.

Bring the gas regulator up to the gas bottle.

Gas is reverse thread, so turning opposite to water, turn the regulator left or anti-clock wise to tighten.

Make sure this is as tight as you can turn.

Step 4: Check for a gas leak

With a household spray bottle, mix some detergent 1:10 to make a soapy spray.
Spray this soapy water over all the connections around the gas valve, hose & regulator.

If a bubble grow, then you have a gas leak which needs attention.

If there are no bubbles, this indicates NO leak, you can now continue with your BBQ.

If you are not using your gas BBQ straight away, we recommend you turn OFF the green gas wheel to the OFF position until it is used. Always keep your 9kg gas bottle turned OFF when the BBQ is not in use.

If you would like more advice on how to exchange your 9kg gas bottle or help to locate and repair a gas leak call Moyle Plumbing & Gasfitting on 0447 671 095.

We’re always here to help and have been since 1983.

Family owned & run gas fitting business, servicing Brisbane to the Gold Coast, including Logan City for over 26 years.

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Moyle Plumbing & Gasfitting are licensed and experienced gas fitters, providing affordable and fast service from South Brisbane to Northern Gold Coast.