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.
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Here’s my recent BBQ story. It started in February… I was in a Costco and there was a Traeger rep there, pushing their grills. For quite some time I wanted to try a pellet smoker. I was sick of using my offset smoker because I had to constantly watch it all day and then I couldn’t really control the heat so sometimes my results were dry and chewy.
I didn’t buy a grill that day but went home and started studying pellet grills. After days of reading and videos I decided on a Recteq RT-B380X Bullseye Deluxe grill. The name alone convinced me if I also needed a missile system to shoot at a pesty neighbor, this was the grill/M72 LAW rocket. These grills get up to 1000-degrees, so it is more than a slow smoker. I wanted it to be my “all-in-one” smoker/grill/pizza oven!
By the time I tricked out my grill I would have a grand in it. I signed up for emails on their site and received promo/sales material. Suddenly, they had a great sale and all their grills were heavily reduced EXCEPT the model I wanted! This pissed me off so I looked on FB Marketplace and bought one of those Masterbuilt electric upright smoke boxes (used but clean). I paid $65. I figured if I didn’t like it I could at least use it as a warming box when I have a crowd over to keep my cooked meats warm and the flies away. I then bought a $19 smoking chip cage to add more smoke inside the box.
I’ve had it for about 2 months now and I smoke everything! It’s awesome! The temp is very reliable and I’m able to do anything from a light smoking to heavy smoking. Still can’t do pizza, but I’ll live! It gets to about 450-degrees so I can cook in it but not really sear. I have other quick ways to do that.
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@drgnslayr have you been to Strouds? They’re closing in May.
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@drgnslayr said in Gas BBQ grill problem. Got a fix?:
Here’s my recent BBQ story. It started in February… I was in a Costco and there was a Traeger rep there, pushing their grills. For quite some time I wanted to try a pellet smoker. I was sick of using my offset smoker because I had to constantly watch it all day and then I couldn’t really control the heat so sometimes my results were dry and chewy.
I didn’t buy a grill that day but went home and started studying pellet grills. After days of reading and videos I decided on a Recteq RT-B380X Bullseye Deluxe grill. The name alone convinced me if I also needed a missile system to shoot at a pesty neighbor, this was the grill/M72 LAW rocket. These grills get up to 1000-degrees, so it is more than a slow smoker. I wanted it to be my “all-in-one” smoker/grill/pizza oven!
By the time I tricked out my grill I would have a grand in it. I signed up for emails on their site and received promo/sales material. Suddenly, they had a great sale and all their grills were heavily reduced EXCEPT the model I wanted! This pissed me off so I looked on FB Marketplace and bought one of those Masterbuilt electric upright smoke boxes (used but clean). I paid $65. I figured if I didn’t like it I could at least use it as a warming box when I have a crowd over to keep my cooked meats warm and the flies away. I then bought a $19 smoking chip cage to add more smoke inside the box.
I’ve had it for about 2 months now and I smoke everything! It’s awesome! The temp is very reliable and I’m able to do anything from a light smoking to heavy smoking. Still can’t do pizza, but I’ll live! It gets to about 450-degrees so I can cook in it but not really sear. I have other quick ways to do that.
Has anyone found a good “all in one” solution? My smoker is the same way.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Gas BBQ grill problem. Got a fix?:
Has anyone found a good “all in one” solution? My smoker is the same way.
Eating at a great smokehouse is my solution!
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@Kcmatt7 Big Green Egg. It’s a beast. True wood burner, not a pellet grill. It’s ceramic and holds the heat in very well. Easy to get a sear, harder to truly smoke though. - give and take.
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@Crimsonorblue22 All Stroud’s?
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@patoh3 just Wichita’s
