My Q also 'burned dry'. Have filled up the tank, connected and reconnected the hose,done all the tricks about slooowwly turning on the tank, etc. I got it to light once but flames were very low and it burned out. Now I can barely get it to hiss and it won't stay lit. How can I tell if it is the regulator, clogged burner tube or neither?
I’d try cleaning the burner tubes. Use your brush front to back, not side to side, as this only transfers the grease from one slit to the other. If it’s been a while since you cleaned them, you might try Weber customer service. They sent me a new tube set, free of charge - this was several years ago. I’ve since given that Q away, moved to Florida and bought another Q. Love it.
By what you have done it points to the reg .
SOURCE: low flame
Adjust the screw hidden under a sticker on the adjustment knob. That will increase the flow.
SOURCE: low flame on burner...
Remove the burner and check the flexible tubes for kinks or blockages. The flexible tubes usually just slip over the backs of the valves. Spiders love to get in there and block them. Also check that the holes in the burners are not clogged. Be careful when reseating the flexible tubes to be sure that they are properly seated on the back of the valves. Failure to properly seat the flexible tubes can cause leakage there, and the gas can ignite at the back of the valves and not reach the burner. Be certain that the replacement burner is designed to use with your grill and the flexible tubes mate properly with the back of the valves.
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I have used the Q-series for 2 years. The blue and low flame is absolutely normal. Weber's philiosophy is of avoiding flare ups when grilling for best taste. I love this grill - very easy to clean, uses less gas and makes great food.
SOURCE: My grill does not exceed 300 degrees
Bypass valve need reset. All grills made after 1996 have this valve.
I called Weber and a rep walk me through it.
I had this problem with a brand new grill so it wasn't grease in the hose. Due to the new propane regulators you have to turn the propane tank on for at least a minute before turning the grill to light. Let the tank sit in the light position for five seconds and then you light the grill. This will keep air from getting into the intake hose and will keep your gas flame roaring high.
I was only able to get the grill up to 250 degrees before I found this fix posted on the Weber site. It is listed as the number one solution in the FAQ section.
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Thanks. I should have memtioned that I DO have the propane people check/reset that each time just in case.
I have now been able to get the burner to light tho it is still not smooth and even. I had to let the tank sit open for a bit, then close, then reconnect, then open the grill valve, then open the tank slowly again and I was able to coax enough gas to get it lit. I had to go around the tube with a lighter and 'encourage' the various spots to lite up.
Are there other safeties in the system (hose, regulator, other) that can be affected by pressure or that cold rush of expanding gas? Also, how do you clean the tube other than blow out? It sure looks like some of the holes are more open than others.
Thanks and I hope this helps others...
Do you have a five gallon propane tank? If you do, and you once turned it on too fast, it actuated the safety valve located inside the exit nozzle. Go to a propane dealer and ask him to reset the safety. Most dealers have a device that punches the safety back in place. Until it is reset, opening the valve "slowly" won't work.
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