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« on: August 02, 2011, 06:59:24 PM »
When I use propane should it sound like a blowtorch when lit? All I am getting is a flame. When I first started steaming using propane last year it sounded like a torch. Am I doing something wrong? Or is the flame the norm? CB.
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 07:05:18 PM »
If you're using a single burner like I have, theres a metal plate where the propane line goes into the burner that you can adjust.  This will change how much air is mixing with the propane, etc.  That will change the sound and the color of the flame from red/orange to blue.
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 07:15:56 PM »
Make sure the tube leading to the burner is clear of any obstructions, spiders and other critters love to build inside those tubes restricting the air flow.
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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2011, 07:31:58 PM »
Quote from: wildturkey101 on August 02, 2011, 07:15:56 PM
Make sure the tube leading to the burner is clear of any obstructions, spiders and other critters love to build inside those tubes restricting the air flow.

Also you might have to reset you tank. Since the new valves came out (the ones that are in a shape of a triangle) two years ago there is a emergency valve built in and sometimes they mess up. This happens with grills also. This valve is in case the hose breaks or gets cut it will not let out a lot of propane.
To reset it try turning the valve on the tank to fully open then turning the valves on the burner or grill to fully  open, Then slowly close the valve on the tank while leaving the valve on the burner open. After you close the valve on the tank completely close the burner valve then start again by fully opening the tank valve first and then the burner valve then light.
Hope this helps.

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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2011, 09:06:40 PM »
Quote from: Mookie on August 02, 2011, 07:05:18 PM
If you're using a single burner like I have, theres a metal plate where the propane line goes into the burner that you can adjust.  This will change how much air is mixing with the propane, etc.  That will change the sound and the color of the flame from red/orange to blue.

Agreed.  Also make sure it is seating flat - it is held in by a spring, but can sometimes ride the spring out, then no matter how you adjust it you get nothing but a small flame.  My son dislodged mine once and I spent a weekend trying to blow out spider webs and figure out what else might have gone wrong.. Just disassemble and reinstall, tight.

Yes, it should sound like a blowtorch.  That little flame won't boil a thimble full of water.

Good luck.
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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2011, 09:08:52 PM »
Quote from: Bluedogfishing on August 02, 2011, 07:31:58 PM
Also you might have to reset you tank. Since the new valves came out (the ones that are in a shape of a triangle) two years ago there is a emergency valve built in and sometimes they mess up. This happens with grills also. This valve is in case the hose breaks or gets cut it will not let out a lot of propane.
To reset it try turning the valve on the tank to fully open then turning the valves on the burner or grill to fully  open, Then slowly close the valve on the tank while leaving the valve on the burner open. After you close the valve on the tank completely close the burner valve then start again by fully opening the tank valve first and then the burner valve then light.
Hope this helps.

Ron
Wink  happened to me once...if the valve is open on the tank and you hook up the hose this happens...had to reset the valves and all was ok again.
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« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2011, 10:05:50 PM »
Thanks for the quick replies. I will try all suggestions.
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2011, 11:32:13 AM »
I did what you guys suggested and it worked. Sounds like Cape Canaveral at launch time. Thanks again, CB.
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2011, 03:04:28 PM »
Thank the Gov't for saving you from yourself with their "Cradle to grave" mentality. How did we manage for all of those years without safety valves in our propane tanks? Roll Eyes
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2011, 03:12:19 PM »
Check the burner head itself.  Probably cast iron and rust has clogged the burner ports.  Take a wire coat hanger and poke each hole.  Shake the rust out. Cool oops.. I see you already found the problem... Grin
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2011, 06:10:50 PM »
I've had the same thing happen to me recently, did the reset and good to go.

Last year, it was because of debris in the hose.  Took off the regulator and ran it straight from the tank.  Blew out all kinds of [curd]. Hooked the regulator back up and so far so good. 

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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2011, 06:16:10 PM »
Quote from: flounderpounder on August 02, 2011, 09:08:52 PM
Wink  happened to me once...if the valve is open on the tank and you hook up the hose this happens...had to reset the valves and all was ok again.

What makes the valve go into safety mode is the rush of propane leaving the tank. That is why you should always turn the tank on first and then the device you are using, And make sure the valves are closed on the device you are using before you connect the tank or you will get the same results as flounderpounder.

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« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2011, 01:47:06 PM »
Also, if you open the valve on the propane tank too fast, it will go into SAFETY mode.
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« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2011, 01:05:14 AM »
Quote from: CrabShack on August 04, 2011, 01:47:06 PM
Also, if you open the valve on the propane tank too fast, it will go into SAFETY mode.

Also remember to open it fully as it is a back seated valve.
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