My regulator seems to be a little loose, after using &lt;10x. At times, the flames get close to the regulator, thus making a flamethrower sound. This ok?
1324581
I don't know if it's "okay", but mine does the same thing. I am thinking that maybe if I clean it (the whole unit) with laundry soap, scrub brush, & maybe soak some of the parts that might make things run a little smoother. Just a thought.
1157190
Honestly, I am not sure. Possible cause could be build up of calcium, lime, etc. but that may have effected the regulator. It's a cheap fix so might be worth it to try. It's an easy switch.
2012149
I have same problem then I use same tank for barbecue it is work something must wrong with regulator
1505198
The unit has a thermocouple for a flame safety, check to see if it is loose where it screws into gas valve, make sure thermocouple is in pilot flame. This is a flame safety pilot problem.
881304
I had an issue with air in the propane line check that out.it works perfectly fine now.
1190368
With many of the attachments, the gas flow has to be very low for ignition. Try turning the adjustment down before igniting, then turn up as needed.
58050
My personal experience is that when I first fill my tank I have an issue with the torch having very little power. But after using it for a bit, it suddenly takes off and starts working at full power. I have no idea if it is due to a flow regulator or not.
1426138
Sometimes the gas flow is too fast and blows the flame out. Try it at a reduced gas flow.
812196
I am using a gas ball valve for each burner. I believe but am not positive that my house gas service is the same. I can't answer what I'm achieving btu wise but can finish a 31 gallon batch of homebrew in the same time it took to do a 10 gallon batch, and have btus that don't get used.
1193963
You are running it a bit too low....try a little higher setting until it stays lit The temp control is not an exact science...there is a thermal senser ( safety device ) that extends into the flame, it will shut the gas off if it does not sense enough heat....so if you run at too low a setting the flame is not hot enough and the senser shuts off the gas...pain in the ........but it works.
610256
Jerry, I teed from the tank and ran a separate line to the shop then placed another regulatorwhere I entered the shop, the reason I did this was so when my other furnace and hot waterheater kicked in the pressure would not be too low, I maybe wrong but error on safety first.Your Propane supplier should be able to answer this question correctly .
1193961
You are running it a bit too low....try a little higher setting until it stays litThe temp control is not an exact science...there is a thermal senser ( safety device ) that extends into the flame, it will shut the gas off if it does not sense enough heat....so if you run at too low a setting the flame is not hot enough and the senser shuts off the gas...pain in the ........but it works.
470972
I always place the setting to "II" and start timing when the opposite safety valve pops up AND a small stream of steam begins escaping through the adjustable valve (a very small amount of dripping from condensation will appear around the seam of the handle.) Turn the heat down to low to low/medium at that time and watch out for overpressurization, evidenced by a buldging appearance of the silicone rubber sealing ring through the lid "window". If this occurs, just keep turning temperature down.
47889
Yes, you can adjust the regulator to 30psi. Problem is, it is a small tank, so the pressure drops fairly quickly. If operating under 30psi is not an issue, then this will do the job. If you need a constant 30psi, then you may want something else. Hope this helps.
1011915
Is yours leaking any fluids by chance? Mine started to shoot just puffs of air 90% of the time and I noticed that it had oil / grease leaking from the black plastic bit just above where the connection is on the gun. Only used it 2x, no jams, never used higher than 100 psi etc. In the process of sending it back and getting a porter-cable.
2203416
hey... your observation is normal and the operation of the connection is normal. The venturi is mixing air with gas (low pressure area) to form a hot clean (blue) flame so no need to tightened the connection at that point. Just make sure your bottle is snug into the regulator (high pressure here). IF you observe a yellow flame, then the air inlet is restricted causing a flooded venturi (but will still burn). Most importantly, do not allow the liquid level of your bottle get above the regulator as liquid fuel will enter and damage the regulator (sometimes causing a 'loud jet' sound into the burners!). (it's okay, I was a LP gas company owner) hey... your observation is normal and the operation of the connection is normal. The venturi is mixing air with gas (low pressure area) to form a hot clean (blue) flame so no need to tightened the connection at that point. Just make sure your bottle is snug into the regulator (high pressure here). IF you observe a yellow flame, then the air inlet is restricted causing a flooded venturi (but will still burn). Most importantly, do not allow the liquid level of your bottle get above the regulator as liquid fuel will enter and damage the regulator (sometimes causing a 'loud jet' sound into the... » Read More hey... your observation is normal and the operation of the connection is normal. The venturi is mixing air with gas (low pressure area) to form a hot clean (blue) flame so no need to tightened the connection at that point. Just make sure your bottle is snug into the regulator (high pressure here). IF you observe a yellow flame, then the air inlet is restricted causing a flooded venturi (but will still burn). Most importantly, do not allow the liquid level of your bottle get above the regulator as liquid fuel will enter and damage the regulator (sometimes causing a 'loud jet' sound into the burners!). (it's okay, I was a LP gas company owner) « Show Less
372010
No. That might be happening because you have the Valve set too low. Try setting it a little higher, then reduce the flame to desired flame