BBQ LP Regulator..?

[Oren]

I suspect I have a bad BBQ LP regulator, just not sure.

Only about the fourth tank used since new. I understand they go bad.

With the tank, regulator and hose removed and away from the grill I turned the tank with the regulator and hose in place on and no indication of gas/smell.

I close the tank, removed the regulator and opened to tank valve, still no smell and I figured to tank will not allow gas out without the regulator nipple piece in the tank valve.

I was able to blow air through the regulator and hose ( correct flow direction ). I don't know.

Do they stick open / closed? Should air travel through the regulator if I buy the new one (before install) ?

I don't guess the tank valve would be bad. This started when the exchange tank went on, but only on the second use of the grill.

The burners are in good/clean shape, so I foresee a regulator :(

-- Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..

[hallerb]

I have had both valve failures and regulator failures:(

Ideally try your grill on a different tank, if it works you have a bad valve..

Also make CERTAIN your burners and lines are clear. spiders love to nest in them.

[Meat Plow]

Yeh I had one that I had to fuss with that would stick. Found out that I had to not turn the burners off but turn it off at the tank then close them or I would have to take it off the tank, put it back on, tap on it etc... Finally wrote the grill manu and they sent me a replacement that had to include the burner set because the hose was crimped on.

[Edwin Pawlowski]

New tanks do go bad. New tanks have OPD (overfill protection devices) and they sometimes stick and block the release of propane. Give the tank a sharp rap and it may loosen, or try another tank. Yes, it must be connected to a fitting for the valve to open also. That is another precaution to avoid a burst of propane with no connection on it.

[hallerb]

I had one I traded in full, with a note bad valve, just to be rid of it.

[Oren]

It was the tank valve. I found the receipt and returned the tank for another exchange (no extra tank for a test). They commented that this does happen often.

So the grill is grilling!

Thanks all.

-- Oren

"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

[hallerb]

so what time is dinner? I prefer my t bones rare, with baked potato add lots of sour cream.:)

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Glad to hear you have a resolution.

Pick up a spare tank. They run out at the most inopportune times.

[Oren]

I was thinking the same meal, but doll the tater up with plenty of butter/chives/sour cream/black pepper and salt. eeehh doggy..

-- Oren

"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

[Oren]

I've committed myself to cook a whole hog (40-50#) for the 4th of July. I have my plan of attack, but have never cooked one myself.

Experience? Comments? Favorite Marinade? Spices?

-- Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

[Meat Plow]

[Oren]

You WIN!!! This is my exact "attack plan".

Just few material things needed....

I lived in Miami for about 10 years, love the food..

I recently found the site.

-- Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

[Dave Bugg]

I would skip the whole hog until you gain some experience. Do pork shoulders and ribs instead.

There's a section on whole hog.

[Meat Plow]

I'll be over for dinner on the 4th.

[Oren]

Thanks.. I have three outside cookers. Grill and two meat smokers. I seldom cook in the kitchen, as I enjoy outside.

In the past 22 years we enjoy a wide variety of food cooked outdoors.

The whole hog IS the only thing not taken on, yet...

I appreciate the comments and will look at the link..

-- Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

[<h>]

Whenever I did a large (200+ person) Medieval feast I always included a roast pig. I never cooked the pig myself, I just had the place supplying the animal roast it. I&#39;d send some guys to pick it up with a fancy tray/litter for it, and then they&#39;d carry it into the hall and the crowd would go nuts! I&#39;d recommend having the supplier roast it for you.

[Oren]

I&#39;ll call the local butcher :)

-- Oren

"Well, it doesn&#39;t happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

[Dave Bugg]

Enjoy. Just get that skin nice and crispy...... dang, now I&#39;m drooling all over the keyboard :-)

[Oren]

Makes a good local fundraising event, huh?

Meat Plow WON. He figured out my attack plan....

I&#39;ve already delegated the help....

Thanks.

-- Oren

"Well, it doesn&#39;t happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

[Oren]

Crisp up the skin last (final turn), few critical minutes.

I have the utmost regard for the delegated assistant.

Soooey! Here Piggie Piggie :-))

-- Oren

"Well, it doesn&#39;t happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."