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The problem was probably not the regulator, it's the OPD valve in the propane tank. OPD valves came about 6 or so years ago. They are an overfill prevention device. The key to overcoming your problem is fairly simple. Turn the tank valve OFF, disconnect the grill hose from the tank. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose to the tank. Now, here"s the real secret (do this very time you turn the tank ON). Open the tank valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow), until the tank valve is fully open. Starting with the burner farthest from the tank, light it and turn it to its highest setting. If the flame height appears to be normal, do the same thing with the remaining burner(s). If all the burner's flame heights appear to now be normal, you have solved the problem. Just remember to do this every time you turn the tank valve ON.

Hope this advice solves your problem. Please let me know and please don't forget to rate my response to you. Thanks and Happy Grilling!!

With all the you described, your best bet is to replace the grill hose/regulator assembly. It's not expensive and it's not difficult to do. You can find the hose/regulator assembly at any home center or hardware store that sells gas grills. The assembly is universal, but take your old one with you for comparison purposes.

As far as replacing the burners are concerned, that's not difficult either. And you may be able to find the replacement burners at www.sureheat.com , as they made the Kenmore grills for Sears. And yes, the scenario you gave for removing the burners is correct.

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Happy Grilling!

Be sure the new battery is turned in the right direction. Most of the time, the + end should face up. Also, check to make sure the grounding wire is still attached.

You need to get a new regulator first if that does not work check the air flow to the burners to make it higher

Smokers use much lower levels of heat to do the job, if you have a friend with a smoker ask their advise. I do turkeys and fish in my smoker and between 225 and 275 degrees is normal. The smokers do the job over a long period of time as opposed to a grill, which can have temperatures for a steak of around 500. Also your manual will give you guidence as to appropriate temperatures, if you have a question as to the temperature indicator (if equipped) add a "standalone" thermometer under the hood.

Turn off the propane tank and disconnect the hose from the tank. Wait 5 minutes, reconnect the hose and turn the tank valve on very, very slowly, until it's completely open.

Now light each burner one a time and turn it to high. If the burners all light and the flames remain burning on high for more than a few minutes, you're back in business. Just remember to turn the tank valve on very, very slowly after turning it off each time.

If the above didn't solve the problem, are you sure you tank gas a significant amount of gas in it?
If that's the case (empty tank), when you replace it, do exactly what I said above when you connect a full tank to the grill hose.

Hope that solved your problem. Happy Grilling!

Hi,

Your problem could be or probably is with the regulator...not enough gas pressure...

Propane, LP, or Natural Gas Regulator Problems

heatman101

Check the manual for how to install the new burner bracket

You may need to remove the gas tank from the cooker and open all valves and close them back tightly. Then reconnect the tank and turn the valve on SLOWLY just a hair. The new tanks have a safety device inside that shuts down the flow if the pressure goes out too fast. More here If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

When you turn on the burners, do the flames get lower the more burners you turn on, if they do you probably need a new regulator.

Hopefully this will fix you up.

1. Turn off the gas at the propane tank
2. Disconnect the gas line from the tank
3. Open the grill lid
4. Turn all control valves to high
5. Wait for about a minute
6. Turn all control valves to off
7. Reconnect the gas line to the tank
8. SLOWLY turn on the gas at the tank
9. Light the grill normally

Your grill should now heat normally

Thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry to hear that you experienced an issue with your Blue Rhino propane tank. I am eager to learn more about this issue and what we can do to correct it. Please call our Customer Care Department at 800-258-7466 and speak with one of our representatives or ask to speak with the Assistant Manager.

Thank you,

Hi, The only safe fix is to replace that regulator...

Propane, LP, or Natural Gas Regulator Problems
heatman101

Relace your propane regulator, they do go bad form sitting around, had the same problem you have. you should be able to disconnect from the grill, turn on the regulator and smell the propane, if not it's bad.

Hi,

You problem could be or probably is with the regulator...not enough gas pressure...Propane, LP, or Natural Gas Regulator Problems

heatman101

The ignition module must be replaced.
Check the battery first and make sure it is fresh.


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