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The barb-end was my problem too as my mesh-covered hose has a 3/8" FNPT connector. I had thought I could just pop into a hardware store and grab a 1/8" ball valve that's FNPT on both ends, then use the flare adapter that came with the hose (3/8" down to 1/8"), but that doesn't appear to be a very popular size. Have to order one to the store or roll the dice on a shady-looking seller on Amazon.

Hey Frosty, thanks for the tips and the understanding while I find my footing in this new community. So what you're saying about the ball valve makes sense, but at the point that I put it next to the regulator it seems superfluous given I can just turn off the feed or turn down the regulator. Do I even really need it? Makes me curious why Mr. Volcano put it right by the burner. Is it bad design? Or is there a compelling reason? I do find it handy to be able to be right there when the gas starts flowing to light it as opposed to being a few feet away at the tank/

Hey seagiantcan you tell me about the ball valve and hose you're using there? My Mr Volcano burner is exactly like yours up to the right-angled 1/8" "fuel pipe". I'm replacing the regulator and hose with one that has a 3/8" flare fitting but haven't be able to find the right kind of ball valve to pop in there between the "fuel pipe" and hose. @seagiant