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Propane hose burning up during crawfish boil
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:36 pm
Twice now in the last 2 seasons, I have had a propane hose burn up during the boil
I check everytime before I boil to make sure there is no leak at the burner and the fitting is on tight
I use a 60psi regulator and hose
This never used to happen, now it has happened twice. Are the hoses just cheap and the flow of gas is knocking the fittings? Is the rubber hose getting hot, melting, then getting holes which gas leaks out of then catches on fire? (I also use heat shield over hose.)
Both times, i have put on the cheap 10psi all in once hose that came with the burner and it never fails.
Thoughts?
I check everytime before I boil to make sure there is no leak at the burner and the fitting is on tight
I use a 60psi regulator and hose
This never used to happen, now it has happened twice. Are the hoses just cheap and the flow of gas is knocking the fittings? Is the rubber hose getting hot, melting, then getting holes which gas leaks out of then catches on fire? (I also use heat shield over hose.)
Both times, i have put on the cheap 10psi all in once hose that came with the burner and it never fails.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:40 pm to lsupride87
Can you elaborate on exactly what "blow up" means?
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:40 pm to lsupride87
Use charcoal
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:44 pm to lsupride87
Regular is too big. Most of the cookers have a max psi rating of 20.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:44 pm to BHM
quote:I never said blow up
Can you elaborate on exactly what "blow up" means?
I said burn up.
Basically, a small flame starts due to leak of gas
This post was edited on 3/5/18 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:45 pm to TigerFred
quote:Thats what Im thinking. So, is this causing the gas to blow back out of where the hose is attached, which then eventually causes the fire?
Regular is too big. Most of the cookers have a max psi rating of 20.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:46 pm to lsupride87
make sure the hose is not touching the stand and goes straight away from the burner.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:47 pm to TigerFred
quote:
Regular is too big. Most of the cookers have a max psi rating of 20.
Should not cause the hose to leak. The regulator and the hose would be rated for 60psi. Does not sound like his cooker is having the issue, it is the hose.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:48 pm to bayouman
btw, we use the same 60psi set up as you. only happened once.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:50 pm to lsupride87
Why do you need a regulator? Just connect that bitch straight from the tank to the burner...use the handle on the tank to control the flow
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:52 pm to lsupride87
Tighten connections with a crescent wrench.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:52 pm to tgrbaitn08
quote:I have done that before too. Just trying to see what is causing the hose to burn up
Why do you need a regulator? Just connect that bitch straight from the tank to the burner...use the handle on the tank to control the flow
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:53 pm to lsupride87
How are you storing the hose in the off-season? Is it in the heat or a bent condition to cause cracking?
The higher pressure regulator could be back pressuring to the weaker hose if the burner cannot handle the flow.
The higher pressure regulator could be back pressuring to the weaker hose if the burner cannot handle the flow.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:54 pm to lsupride87
Isit kinked or pinched when stored?
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:55 pm to Sgt_Lincoln_Osiris
quote:I store it in a shed, not really concerned about it
How are you storing the hose in the off-season? Is it in the heat or a bent condition to cause cracking?
However, before the boil yesterday, i turned on everything a put my hand near all fittings to ensure no gas was leaking. Now, it wasnt a true leak test with soapy water, but there was no leaks that could be felt by hand. That is why this is perplexing
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:56 pm to lsupride87
Is it possible to install a small section of hard pipe at the burner extending out,then install your hose?it sounds like your rubber hose is too close to the heat.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:57 pm to CaptainsWafer
quote:Yes. But I checked hose yesterday before boild and no leaks were detected. 20 minutes into boiling, a small flame was noticed.
sit kinked or pinched when stored?
So, that makes me think the leak did not start until 20 minutes in. So I am guessing even with the heat shield that rubber hose is just getting hot and eventually melting after however many cooking's.
I will go to the metal hose and see if that fixes it
ETA: And I am assuming that 10psi hose that came with it never has an issue because the heat and flame from the burner isnt as big so it never is enough to melt the hose
This post was edited on 3/5/18 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 3/5/18 at 12:57 pm to lsupride87
quote:
I never said blow up
Sorry, misread.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 1:15 pm to bayouman
quote:Do you think yours was caused by the hose simply melting?
btw, we use the same 60psi set up as you. only happened once.
Or do you think the fitting leaked?
Posted on 3/5/18 at 1:18 pm to lsupride87
Crappy burner without a heat shield for the hose. Also, if you use a burner that is made for a smaller pot, it will have a shorter heat shield. Add a larger pot and you get a hot hose.
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