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I am looking for installation help with a Matador Edge GB0103L in my outdoor alfresco kitchen. (Image A)
Bought a new place, and the builder has left the bbq with some things missing.
Nothing is connected, it's just sitting on the benchtop cut section as seen in (Image B)
There are 2 cords (Image C)
- "Yellow" for gas on the left , and
- "Black" for electricity right?
What other products do I need to buy to have this BBQ operational and properly installed?
Image A - Matador Edge GB0103L outdoor bbq
Image B
Image B - Where the BBQ sits
Image C
Image C - left plug gas, right plug electricity?
Image D
Image D - hole in stone bench where gas extension cable can go?
Image E
Image E - Gas extension cable from above into live gas line
Image F
Image F -
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @John90. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about Matador BBQs.
Thanks for taking the time to explain the situation so clearly and for sharing the images, that really helps. From what you have shown, there are definitely a couple of key components missing and a few things that do not appear to be installed correctly at present.
Starting with the gas connection, the fitting currently screwed into the flexible corrugated hose in image C is not a suitable or compliant way to connect the barbecue. That fitting is typically used for a gas bottle setup and, and it doesn't have the required regulator, if you were to connect to a gas bottle. The absence of an obvious sealing method such as an o-ring is also a concern. This fitting should be removed and the barbecue should not be connected in its current state. If the barbecue is intended to be connected to the natural gas line shown running to the cabinet, a licensed gas fitter will need to attend. They will be able to confirm whether the barbecue has been correctly converted to natural gas, check the burner jets, install the correct regulator and connection fittings, and carry out a proper leak test to ensure everything is safe and compliant.
In regard to the electrical lead shown in image C, that cable is not designed to plug directly into a standard 240-volt power outlet. It is a low-voltage lead that normally connects to a transformer, which would then plug into a regular power outlet inside the cabinet. This power supply is typically used for the barbecue lighting. Without the transformer box, there is no safe way to power this feature. As this Matador Edge model appears to be an older and now discontinued line, your best option would be to speak with the spare parts team at your local Bunnings store. They may be able to help source a replacement transformer if one is still available through Matador.
At this point, the safest and most practical way forward would be to organise a licensed gas fitter to assess and connect the barbecue correctly to the natural gas supply, and to follow up with our spare parts team regarding the missing transformer. Once those items are addressed, you should have a fully operational and properly installed barbecue that you can enjoy with peace of mind.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
