Page 1
Page 1
Started By
Message

Propane regulator venting gas as soon as gas is turned on

Posted on 4/11/21 at 6:49 pm
Posted by Dr RC
The Money Pit
Member since Aug 2011
61325 posts
Posted on 4/11/21 at 6:49 pm
Worked fine just a few days ago but today there was a low flame and after attempting to reset the regulator gas now comes out at a high rate out of the little pin hole vent when I turn the gas on.

Is this a sign the regulator has gone bad or are there other issues that could be going wrong with my grill causing this kind of venting?

Type of regulator is a straight through L.



This post was edited on 4/11/21 at 6:52 pm
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30152 posts
Posted on 4/11/21 at 6:55 pm to
quote:

and after attempting to reset the regulator


found the problem, you arent supposed to mess with it, just replace it if it doesnt work right
Posted by Dr RC
The Money Pit
Member since Aug 2011
61325 posts
Posted on 4/11/21 at 6:57 pm to
By reset I mean I just detached it from the propane tank which is what the grill instruction book said to do when there is a low flame. I didn't unscrew it from the actual grill.
This post was edited on 4/11/21 at 6:59 pm
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15101 posts
Posted on 4/11/21 at 7:30 pm to
quote:

gas now comes out at a high rate out of the little pin hole vent when I turn the gas on.



Diaphragm busted. that is a not serviceable regulator.

Go to a local gas supply and buy an adjustable brass regulator. They are rebuild able and will last years as well as allow you to regulate low pressure up to a jet burner.

I got mine at a Coburns in LC.

They have a big black plastic handle or a brass T handle for adjusting.

Something similar to
This post was edited on 4/11/21 at 7:45 pm
Posted by Dr RC
The Money Pit
Member since Aug 2011
61325 posts
Posted on 4/11/21 at 8:27 pm to
thanks much
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15101 posts
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:01 pm to
Glad to help. So many have helped me here. It's nice to return the favor.

Take care
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 1Next pagelast page
refresh

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram