Propane stove regulators: Camp Chef and Coleman identical?

[Martinjmpr]

We got our Camp Chef Teton stove in 2012 and it has seen hard service over the past 5 camping seasons. Recently it has started leaking gas from the regulator. We are hoping the only issue is the regulator itself (a replaceable part) rather than the stove. The symptoms are the smell of gas even when the burners are not turned on and - more alarmingly - when we use the burner closest to where the regulator screws into the stove, there is sometimes a small flame that develops at the point where the regulator connects to the stove (for this reason we now only use the burner that is farthest away from the regulator on the left side of the stove.)
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I think I may be able to order a replacement regulator from Camp Chef for about $20 but I also see one on Amazon for a Coleman propane stove.
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https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Stov...8&sr=8-4&keywords=gas+camping+stove+regulator
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Since I assume all these stoves are probably made in the same Chinese factory, it would be reasonable to think that the regulator is the same as well. Does anyone know if this is the case? It certainly looks as though it is.
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Even though the price difference is only $4 the advantage of using a Coleman product is that I could get one locally - not sure if my local camping stores would stock a part for a Camp Chef.
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And the second question (which I suppose should have been first), has anyone else had this problem and if you did, was it, in fact, the regulator? I'd hate to spend the money on a new regulator and find out that the problem is not the regulator but the part that the regulator attaches to. If that were the case I'm assuming that I'd likely need a new stove as I don't think that part is accessible without disassembling the stove and even then it might not be cost effective to replace.
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Thanks in advance. :ylsmoke:

 

[Herbie]

We got our Camp Chef Teton stove in 2012 and it has seen hard service over the past 5 camping seasons. Recently it has started leaking gas from the regulator. We are hoping the only issue is the regulator itself (a replaceable part) rather than the stove. The symptoms are the smell of gas even when the burners are not turned on and - more alarmingly - when we use the burner closest to where the regulator screws into the stove, there is sometimes a small flame that develops at the point where the regulator connects to the stove (for this reason we now only use the burner that is farthest away from the regulator on the left side of the stove.)
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I think I may be able to order a replacement regulator from Camp Chef for about $20 but I also see one on Amazon for a Coleman propane stove.
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https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Stov...8&sr=8-4&keywords=gas+camping+stove+regulator
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Since I assume all these stoves are probably made in the same Chinese factory, it would be reasonable to think that the regulator is the same as well. Does anyone know if this is the case? It certainly looks as though it is.
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Even though the price difference is only $4 the advantage of using a Coleman product is that I could get one locally - not sure if my local camping stores would stock a part for a Camp Chef.
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And the second question (which I suppose should have been first), has anyone else had this problem and if you did, was it, in fact, the regulator? I'd hate to spend the money on a new regulator and find out that the problem is not the regulator but the part that the regulator attaches to. If that were the case I'm assuming that I'd likely need a new stove as I don't think that part is accessible without disassembling the stove and even then it might not be cost effective to replace.
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Thanks in advance. :ylsmoke:

The "Mountain Series Regulator" listed under Camp Chef's replacement parts definitely looks to be compatible. I'd be shocked to find out there was a different thread on the Coleman unit.

The other thing to consider, unless you have a particular love for the rigid regulator pipe, is that there are "flexible regulator" hoses available from several companies (including Camp Chef) also:
https://www.amazon.com/Stansport-30-Inch-Regular-Appliance-Cylinder/dp/B005EUE214

I like these since I tend to screw in a bulk tank adapter and attach them right to my 5lb tank. You can also use a bulk-tank adapter "hose" into the rigid regulator in that context, but I prefer not to deal with the hard pipe if I don't have to (I never use the disposable cylinders).

Regarding your second question: It's most likely the regulator. That rigid pipe puts some strain on the threaded connection to the stove and there's an o-ring, etc. inside the regulator pipe that can get damaged. There's also the small diaphragm, etc. inside the small regulator itself which can wear out or get damaged. Another reason I prefer to use a "full size" regulator on a bulk tank whenever possible.

Hope that helps.

 

[Martinjmpr]

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The other thing to consider, unless you have a particular love for the rigid regulator pipe, is that there are "flexible regulator" hoses available from several companies (including Camp Chef) also:
https://www.amazon.com/Stansport-30-Inch-Regular-Appliance-Cylinder/dp/B005EUE214
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I like these since I tend to screw in a bulk tank adapter and attach them right to my 5lb tank. You can also use a bulk-tank adapter "hose" into the rigid regulator in that context, but I prefer not to deal with the hard pipe if I don't have to (I never use the disposable cylinders).

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Oh HELL yes! Thank you for the link!
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I HATE the rigid regulator! It requires extra table space and is absolutely useless otherwise. I can't even figure out why they went with that design except maybe they were afraid that if they included a flexible regulator some dumba$$ would blow up a propane tank by having it too close to the flame - the rigid regulator serves no other purpose as near as I can tell.
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We normally use the small tanks for convenience but whenever I have the chance I lug the big tank over (we have the adapter that screws into the rigid regulator.)

 

[nwoods]

Same. I've reused my old Coleman one on my current Camp Chef stove. I never even thought about wondering if they were the same, I just screwed it on and it worked fine

 

[lqdchkn]

I had a similar concern when the regulator on my weber bbq went out. I ordered a replacement from mr buddy on amazon and noticed that the orifice on the regulators was removable. Mine were the same in both old and new but if there was ever a concern you can always check the orifice size in the new regulator before using. Usually these are removable so if the original was a different size you should be able to unscrew it and replace it in the new regulator.

 

[Martinjmpr]

I ordered the flexible unit that Herbie posted. Should be much nicer to use than the rigid pipe version (which requires you to use a lot more table space than is taken up by the stove itself.)

 

[jim65wagon]

I ordered the flexible unit that Herbie posted. Should be much nicer to use than the rigid pipe version (which requires you to use a lot more table space than is taken up by the stove itself.)

Keep us posted on how well it works. Our Camp Chef regulator started leaking propane early in July. Hissing gas out the vent which (for some stoopit reason) is aimed directly at the back of the stove! Can you say FIRE?! My wife can! We ordered two replacements from Camp Chef, but the flexible one would be sweet.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Well, no joy with the Coleman part. Screws into the stove OK but no gas comes out. I just got the flexible regulator but haven't had a chance to try it yet.


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[Herbie]

Well rats! I wonder if there's a different length center-pin or something that would prevent gas flow?

I'm so bummed to hear that. Camp Chef does list a flexible regulator on their site too, but as you originally stated, more money and harder to source.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Updating this: The Stansport screw-in hose-type regulator works GREAT. No leaks! Also, the part that screws in to the stove has a larger outside diameter which makes it easier to grip and easier to screw in. So, mission accomplished.
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I also used up the last of our 1lb green disposable tanks. From this point on I'm going bring either 1 or 2 20lb refillable bottles. Something about the Scotsman in me just hates the idea of throwing away those little green canisters since they almost always have some propane still in them.
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I may even invest in a 5lb or 10lb refillable bottle.

 

[dwh]

Those little green tanks *can*be refilled. If ya got da stones fer it.

 

[lqdchkn]

Updating this: The Stansport screw-in hose-type regulator works GREAT. No leaks! Also, the part that screws in to the stove has a larger outside diameter which makes it easier to grip and easier to screw in. So, mission accomplished.
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I also used up the last of our 1lb green disposable tanks. From this point on I'm going bring either 1 or 2 20lb refillable bottles. Something about the Scotsman in me just hates the idea of throwing away those little green canisters since they almost always have some propane still in them.
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I may even invest in a 5lb or 10lb refillable bottle.

Not interested in refilling the little ones? Ive been doing it for years. Buy propane cheap with a 20lb and use that to refill the 1lb bottles

Those little green tanks *can*be refilled. If ya got da stones fer it.

ditto

 

[Martinjmpr]

Those little green tanks *can*be refilled. If ya got da stones fer it.

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Not interested in refilling the little ones? Ive been doing it for years. Buy propane cheap with a 20lb and use that to refill the 1lb bottles
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ditto

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Why though? Everywhere we go we have the 20lb bottle.
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To me the advantage of the 1lb bottles is that if you are in the middle of Torrey, UT and you're out of propane and it's 11pm, you can pick up a 1lb canister at the convenience store that will get you through the next day or two.
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But if I already have a 20lb bottle with me (and I do) there's no real advantage for me in transferring the propane from the 20lb to the 1lb.

 

[lqdchkn]

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Why though? Everywhere we go we have the 20lb bottle.
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To me the advantage of the 1lb bottles is that if you are in the middle of Torrey, UT and you're out of propane and it's 11pm, you can pick up a 1lb canister at the convenience store that will get you through the next day or two.
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But if I already have a 20lb bottle with me (and I do) there's no real advantage for me in transferring the propane from the 20lb to the 1lb.

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I can keep 8 1lb bottles (I wont use even 3 full bottles in a long weekend trip so plenty of backup) in a small action packer with a few other tools and still be lighter than a 20lb tank.
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For just stove use then yeah it's kinda irrelevant since the stove don't really need to move once setup.
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The 1lb containers are the base for my propane lantern, fit my Mr Buddy heater if it's cold thus maintaining their portability.

 

[woodgeek]

Updating this: The Stansport screw-in hose-type regulator works GREAT. No leaks! Also, the part that screws in to the stove has a larger outside diameter which makes it easier to grip and easier to screw in. So, mission accomplished.
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I also used up the last of our 1lb green disposable tanks. From this point on I'm going bring either 1 or 2 20lb refillable bottles. Something about the Scotsman in me just hates the idea of throwing away those little green canisters since they almost always have some propane still in them.
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I may even invest in a 5lb or 10lb refillable bottle.

Have you had any issues with the stansport regulator hose?

I bought a propane tank to 1lb canister adapter (I’ve forgotten the brand) and within 6mos the hose started cracking and leaking propane.