At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
Mike, the problem started when you turned the new tank ON. But, it is correctable most of the time.
Turn the LP tank valve OFF and disconnect the hose from the tank. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose to the tank. Open the gas valve VERY, VERY, SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow). Once the tank valve is fully open, light the pilot and hold the gas control valve in for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Release the control valve and turn it to the ON position. Did the burner light and does the flame height look correct? If so, you solved the problem. Just remember to always turn the tank valve on Very, Very Slowly.
If the above didn't solve the problem, you will need to replace the heater's Hose/Regulator Assembly. A gas Grill's Hose Regulator Assembly should work and you can purchase one from any hardware store of home center that sells grills & accessories for about $30.00. Take your old one with you for comparison purposes.
Hope this helped you to troubleshoot & solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
Actually, it's a gas pressure issue. But, it's fairly easy to solve. First, you need to be sure that your LP Tank has a sufficient amount of gas. If it does, turn the propane tank valve OFF. Disconnect the hose from the tank and wait 5 minutes. Then reconnect the hose to the tank and turn the valve ON VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow). Once the valve is fully open, light the burner as you normally do and turn the burner flames to HIGH. Has the burner flame returned to normal? If so, you solved the problem. Just remember to always turn the tank valve ON very, very slowly.
If it didn't solve the problem, you will need to replace the heater's hose/regulator assembly. Generally, i's the same type that a gas grill uses. So, it won't be hard to find one.
Hope this helped to troubleshoot and solve your problem. Please let me know.
Generally this is caused bu a worn thermocouple, these last form 2 years up to 6 years but will wear out at some point. For help see patio heater problem solving, these patio heater specialist have helped me in the past.
You would need new pilot and main burner orifices. You would also have to ask the dealer/manufacturer if the valve on the propane heater will work with propane. It may not because the propane tank will have to be connected to the heater using an LP hose and regulator. You would then need to take apart the heater to install the new orifices. Considering the cost of a new heater that is set up for LP, I do not believe the conversion to be practical.
Check what type of fuel, if using butane on cold days it will stuggle to stay alight, always use propane on outdoor patio heaters, propane will work in vvery low temperatures. If using propane check for leaks, do a leakage test, found this patio heater specialist site very useful.
If you nothing is coming through and you have a full cylinder first check the regulator is working OK, just take the hose off and turn the cylinder on for 2 seconds (do not light it). Next check the fuel pipe is clear, if OK check for a leak, to do a leakage test see patio heater problem solving page. If that is OK check you have a spark and the lead is not shorting out. If the pilots lights but goes out then try changing the thermocouple.
I would have suggested the same thing. It may not be cleaning it needs. If the thermocouple has failed, then it needs to be replaced. I sure would start by giving it all a good cleaning though.
Farmerbear at FixYa.com
These regulators can usually be purchased from Canadian Tire or Home Depot. If you are unable to locate the exact replacement, email the model number located on the regulator and I will locate one for you. I am in the GTA and can be contacted via company website. www.emshvac.com
But one question, why do you think the regulator is defective? These rarely fail.
×