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Just bought a brand new pre-assembled unit from Lowe's - same problem! Can't get any propane flow through the valve in the normal position. Spent the last 2 hours just getting the pilot light to work - getting really pissed off!

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Try having all propane turned OFF. some systems auto shut off for leaks. SO....if you have the valve turned on when you open the tank valve, safety systems stop flow.

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