Gas BBQ grill problem. Got a fix?
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Howdy, all. I’m having an issue with the propane on my gas grill. Anybody know what to do?
Basically I can’t get a sniff of propane out of the tank. Nada. zip. zilch. I just refilled the tank.
I’ve tried a million times to reset the regulator (this thing: https://www.weber.com/US/en/parts--et--support/replacement-parts/gas-grill-parts/gas-replacement-parts/hoses--et--regulator-kits/7627.html). Basically uncoupling, turning off all the valves, waiting, etc. nada.
Like I do every year, i spent hours the other day hosing down, scrubbing and scraping the gunk off my gas grill for BBQ season. Usually works like a charm afterward. That do something to it?
I bought a replacement regulator, but here’s the thing: I CANNOT UNSCREW THE OLD ONE!!!
That sucker is locked up and won’t budge (the threaded brass nut). I put all my puny muscle power into it. I’ve let it sit for hours after spraying with WD40, nothing.
Anyway, i’d like to replace the regulator, but it just ain’t happening. I am using adjustable wrenches, so maybe not the perfect tools.
Anybody have this issue? From what i’m Googling, it’s pretty common.
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@rockchalkjayhawk I got so frustrated with years of propane problems of all types that I installed the natural gas conversion kit in a new grill when we last moved and connected it to our house supply… Haven’t had any problems since and never having to go empty is a dream.
Perhaps an option for you?
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@mayjay said in Gas BBQ grill problem. Got a fix?:
@rockchalkjayhawk I got so frustrated with years of propane problems of all types that I installed the natural gas conversion kit in a new grill when we last moved and connected it to our house supply… Haven’t had any problems since and never having to go empty is a dream.
Perhaps an option for you?
Smart! I’ll have to consider that.
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@rockchalkjayhawk I usually wrap my food in tinfoil and cook it on the manifold of my truck while I’m driving…
Sorry, I really wish I could help. My best mechanic is YouTube.
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And for some comic relief…
I whacked the regulator with the wrench a few times, and BAM, the propane started flowing!
Crazy.
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@rockchalkjayhawk Wonderful! I guess the equivalent of kicking the tires or unplugging something and plugging it back in?
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Now that you got that grill fired up @rockchalkjayhawk heres some nerd raprock to blast while you grill. I saw these guys live twice. Fantastic show.
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@mayjay said in Gas BBQ grill problem. Got a fix?:
@rockchalkjayhawk I got so frustrated with years of propane problems of all types that I installed the natural gas conversion kit in a new grill when we last moved and connected it to our house supply… Haven’t had any problems since and never having to go empty is a dream.
Perhaps an option for you?
This is what I’m doing! We’re building a house now and I’m having Natural Gas line ran to the backyard. My old neighbor had that done and its brilliant!
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I’ve found pellet grills to be a happy medium of easy even heat and flavor. The easy cooking even predicable heat like gas. Not as much work as charcoal or wood with no flare ups with the upside of the mild smoke seasoning. It’s cheating really - I don’t even grill now my wife does because she loves that thing.
