Broken pipe underneath BBQ, need repair advice

brinks17 · 08-09-2016, 11:02 AM

Not sure if this is the right place for this kind of question, but I am in need of help.

We have a small Coleman portable BBQ that my mother in law tried to take down the other day. The small propane tank was still attached, the BBQ fell and snapped a pipe that leads to the burners.
I have called every BBQ repair place in my area, but they all said they could do nothing to help.

Hoping someone here could give me some sort of advice, it's be a shame to throw out this unit, almost brand new.

I have included a link below with pictures of the broken piece.

http://imgur.com/a/hmzkP

Mikebeme · 08-09-2016, 11:19 AM

You need an EZ out to remove the broken piece in the regulator and then a pipe die to rethread the pipe, looks like a 1/8" pipe

Garyclaw · 08-09-2016, 11:19 AM

Could use an Easy Out to remove the threads in the regulator and re-thread the pipe.

Aceman · 08-09-2016, 11:38 AM

Use Google. Type the name of the grill and model. I've replaced parts for my tents to grills no problem from stores that focus solely on that stuff.

jpbsarris · 08-09-2016, 11:54 AM

If you can tell me the model number I'll try to find a supplier for new parts. If parts are not available you might try this if you have access to a shop. See if you can get the broken pipe end out of the regulator by using a large easy out or internal pipe wrench. If you get it out then you can have the burner pipe re-threaded on the broken end and probably just move the regulator bracket over a bit. It looks like it is just attached by screws. You will probably have to grind a bit from the case so that the hole is aligned. Another option would be to cut a little off the broken pipe and have a nipple welded back onto the pipe.

tractoman · 08-09-2016, 02:29 PM

Try Coleman. I have repaired many Coleman products and repair parts are pretty readily available.

Joe Black · 08-09-2016, 03:31 PM

All of the above is really good advice. One more try would be to contact the folks who install gas logs in fireplaces. They should be able to fix this in a couple of minutes.

guero_gordo · 08-10-2016, 12:12 AM

I'd bet there's sealant on the threads of that stub in the regulator housing. If they used the type that requires heat to release, be careful since some of your reg parts may not enjoy being hot.

jpbsarris · 08-10-2016, 02:28 PM

If the sealant is a hardening type paste it can be very difficult to break loose. If you heat it up you will probably ruin the seat or diaphragm. You can try drilling out the pipe with a bit a little larger than the inside diameter so it is almost cut through to the threads. Then use a sharp punch and try to bend it inward in several places, then try tapping it out counterclockwise. Worst case, you screw it up and buy a new one anyway.

08-09-2016, 11:02 AM	#1
brinks17 Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 07-10-16 Location: montreal, quebec	Broken pipe underneath BBQ, need repair advice Not sure if this is the right place for this kind of question, but I am in need of help. We have a small Coleman portable BBQ that my mother in law tried to take down the other day. The small propane tank was still attached, the BBQ fell and snapped a pipe that leads to the burners. I have called every BBQ repair place in my area, but they all said they could do nothing to help. Hoping someone here could give me some sort of advice, it's be a shame to throw out this unit, almost brand new. I have included a link below with pictures of the broken piece. http://imgur.com/a/hmzkP

08-09-2016, 11:19 AM	#3
Garyclaw Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-09 Location: NE OH-IO	Could use an Easy Out to remove the threads in the regulator and re-thread the pipe. __________________ Gary ____________________________________ Big BarBChef built in to the Outdoor Kitchen, 2 Weber kettles, 1 UDS, Little Chief Electric, 2 Propane Fish Cookers/Turkey Fryers, a swinging grate over my [COLOR=red]Fire pit,[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Big Pig Cooker, SJS, Big Easy Oil Less. Blackstone Pizza Oven[/COLOR] "Nice talkin' to ya" :yo:

08-09-2016, 11:38 AM	#4
Aceman On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-23-14 Location: NEPA	Use Google. Type the name of the grill and model. I've replaced parts for my tents to grills no problem from stores that focus solely on that stuff. __________________ Weber Genesis S-330

08-09-2016, 02:29 PM	#6
tractoman Got Wood. Join Date: 05-03-16 Location: Sonoma, CA	Try Coleman. I have repaired many Coleman products and repair parts are pretty readily available. __________________ Meadow Creek TS70P, New Braunfels Black Diamond, Brinkmann Electric Smoker

08-09-2016, 03:31 PM	#7
Joe Black Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-05-14 Location: Greenville, SC	All of the above is really good advice. One more try would be to contact the folks who install gas logs in fireplaces. They should be able to fix this in a couple of minutes. __________________ 24"x48" Bell Fab offset 22" Weber Premium Kettle Char-Grill gasser

08-09-2016, 11:19 AM	#2
Mikebeme Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-22-15 Location: Walnut	You need an EZ out to remove the broken piece in the regulator and then a pipe die to rethread the pipe, looks like a 1/8" pipe

08-09-2016, 11:54 AM	#5
jpbsarris Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-30-12 Location: Linton, Indiana	If you can tell me the model number I'll try to find a supplier for new parts. If parts are not available you might try this if you have access to a shop. See if you can get the broken pipe end out of the regulator by using a large easy out or internal pipe wrench. If you get it out then you can have the burner pipe re-threaded on the broken end and probably just move the regulator bracket over a bit. It looks like it is just attached by screws. You will probably have to grind a bit from the case so that the hole is aligned. Another option would be to cut a little off the broken pipe and have a nipple welded back onto the pipe.

08-10-2016, 12:12 AM	#8
guero_gordo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-14-14 Location: East Bay, CA	I'd bet there's sealant on the threads of that stub in the regulator housing. If they used the type that requires heat to release, be careful since some of your reg parts may not enjoy being hot. __________________ UDS, Weber OTP(the Swiss Army Knife of cookers)

08-10-2016, 02:28 PM	#9
jpbsarris Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-30-12 Location: Linton, Indiana	If the sealant is a hardening type paste it can be very difficult to break loose. If you heat it up you will probably ruin the seat or diaphragm. You can try drilling out the pipe with a bit a little larger than the inside diameter so it is almost cut through to the threads. Then use a sharp punch and try to bend it inward in several places, then try tapping it out counterclockwise. Worst case, you screw it up and buy a new one anyway.