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BBQ LP Regulator..? Oren 06-20-2007
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Posted by Oren on June 20, 2007, 3:37 pm
I suspect I have a bad BBQ LP regulator, just not sure.

Only about the fourth tank used since new. I understand they go bad.

With the tank, regulator and hose removed and away from the grill I
turned the tank with the regulator and hose in place on and no
indication of gas/smell.

I close the tank, removed the regulator and opened to tank valve,
still no smell and I figured to tank will not allow gas out without
the regulator nipple piece in the tank valve.

I was able to blow air through the regulator and hose ( correct flow
direction ). I don't know.

Do they stick open / closed? Should air travel through the regulator
if I buy the new one (before install) ?

I don't guess the tank valve would be bad. This started when the
exchange tank went on, but only on the second use of the grill.

The burners are in good/clean shape, so I foresee a regulator :(
--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the
photo..

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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on June 20, 2007, 4:47 pm
> I suspect I have a bad BBQ LP regulator, just not sure.
>
> Only about the fourth tank used since new. I understand they go bad.
>
> With the tank, regulator and hose removed and away from the grill I
> turned the tank with the regulator and hose in place on and no
> indication of gas/smell.
>
> I close the tank, removed the regulator and opened to tank valve,
> still no smell and I figured to tank will not allow gas out without
> the regulator nipple piece in the tank valve.
>
> I was able to blow air through the regulator and hose ( correct flow
> direction ). I don't know.
>
> Do they stick open / closed? Should air travel through the regulator
> if I buy the new one (before install) ?
>
> I don't guess the tank valve would be bad. This started when the
> exchange tank went on, but only on the second use of the grill.
>
> The burners are in good/clean shape, so I foresee a regulator :(
> --
> Oren
>
> ..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the
photo..

I have had both valve failures and regulator failures:(

Ideally try your grill on a different tank, if it works you have a bad
valve..

Also make CERTAIN your burners and lines are clear. spiders love to
nest in them.


Posted by Meat Plow on June 20, 2007, 7:01 pm
On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:37:13 -0700, Oren wrote:

> I suspect I have a bad BBQ LP regulator, just not sure.
>
> Only about the fourth tank used since new. I understand they go bad.
>
> With the tank, regulator and hose removed and away from the grill I
> turned the tank with the regulator and hose in place on and no
> indication of gas/smell.
>
> I close the tank, removed the regulator and opened to tank valve,
> still no smell and I figured to tank will not allow gas out without
> the regulator nipple piece in the tank valve.
>
> I was able to blow air through the regulator and hose ( correct flow
> direction ). I don't know.
>
> Do they stick open / closed? Should air travel through the regulator
> if I buy the new one (before install) ?
>
> I don't guess the tank valve would be bad. This started when the
> exchange tank went on, but only on the second use of the grill.
>
> The burners are in good/clean shape, so I foresee a regulator :(

Yeh I had one that I had to fuss with that would stick. Found out that I
had to not turn the burners off but turn it off at the tank then close
them or I would have to take it off the tank, put it back on, tap on it
etc... Finally wrote the grill manu and they sent me a replacement that
had to include the burner set because the hose was crimped on.

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on June 20, 2007, 10:48 pm


>
> I don't guess the tank valve would be bad. This started when the
> exchange tank went on, but only on the second use of the grill.

New tanks do go bad. New tanks have OPD (overfill protection devices) and
they sometimes stick and block the release of propane. Give the tank a
sharp rap and it may loosen, or try another tank. Yes, it must be connected
to a fitting for the valve to open also. That is another precaution to
avoid a burst of propane with no connection on it.



Posted by hallerb@aol.com on June 20, 2007, 11:07 pm
>
>
>
>
> > I don't guess the tank valve would be bad. This started when the
> > exchange tank went on, but only on the second use of the grill.
>
> New tanks do go bad. New tanks have OPD (overfill protection devices) and
> they sometimes stick and block the release of propane. Give the tank a
> sharp rap and it may loosen, or try another tank. Yes, it must be connected
> to a fitting for the valve to open also. That is another precaution to
> avoid a burst of propane with no connection on it.

I had one I traded in full, with a note bad valve, just to be rid of
it.


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