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THE FLAME ON MY PROPANE BARBEQUE IS LOW AND IT TAKES FOREVER TO COOK ANYTHING – WHAT IS WRONG?

April 26, 2017barbeque cook flame forever low propane takes wrong

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THE FLAME ON MY PROPANE BARBEQUE IS LOW AND IT TAKES FOREVER TO COOK ANYTHING – WHAT IS WRONG?

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It sounds like the flow-limiting device has been activated. This safety feature is found in the valve on the hose leading from the propane tank to the burner. The flow-limiting device can be activated by a leak in the gas system, or improper lighting procedures. If this is suspected please perform the following: i. Shut off the cylinder valve and all the burner valves ii. Perform a leak test to determine if a gas leak has caused the flow-limiting device to activate. iii. If the test is negative, disconnect the regulator from the propane tank and reconnect. Then carefully follow the lighting procedures step-by-step, ensuring all valves (including tank) are OFF before starting. Finally, follow the shutting down your barbeque procedure to ensure there is no residual gas left in the system under pressure.