SOURCE: Gas BBQ - Won't light
There is a shut off valve in the tank. If you connect the tank too quickly this valve will be triggered. There is a way to disconnect, wait 5 min with the burner valves open, then reconnect and open the tank valve very, very slowly. This is a real pain in th @$$ when you people waiting for food. I have found that if you invert the tank this resets the shut off valve quickly..
Good luck.
SOURCE: gas grill conversion
It's safe, but you need to keep in mind that propane burns hotter than natural gas, so you won't need to turn the burners up as high for the same heat. Here's an article that explains some of the differences (but doesn't really answer your question): http://bbq.about.com/od/gasgrills/a/aa030505a.htm
Bottom line -- it's safe if you don't leave it cranked up to high flame. Two-thirds flame on propane should give about the same heat as full burner on natural gas.
Of course, you could change the jets. That would compensate for all the differences between NG and propane, and you could run the grill on full high heat if you wanted to.
SOURCE: I have a 5 burner propane grill & a full tank
You can buy a jet cleaner. You need to remove the jet. it screws into the jet cleaner and attach it to your cylinder. Open the cylinder and it blows out the jet backwards. Works a treat. I had one years ago and never had a problem.
SOURCE: BBQ galore Turbo 3-burner grill
Glad to hear you tried the things that have been recommended. However, if you DID NOT open the tank valve VERY, VERY, SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow), there's the problem. Try it all over again, and this time open the tank valve, as I just described. Also, allow 5 minutes before reconnecting it to the tank.
If this doesn't solve the problem, you will need to purchase a new Regulator/Hose Assembly, as yours appears to be permanently locked up. They run about $30.00 at any home center or hardware store that sells gas grills and accessories. Take you old one with you for comparison purposes. After you install the new one, remember to always turn the gas valve ON very, very, slowly.
Hope this helped you and Happy Grilling.
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