Has anyone had this gas regulator problem?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by redgorillabreath, Dec 22, 2017.

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  1. redgorillabreath

    redgorillabreath Zealot (511) Mar 29, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I have a Blichmann burner. All has been wonderful except for the last few batches.

    Problem: The first use (say, to heat up mash water) is fine. Afterward, when I try to light up for the boil I can only get a token amount of gas flow. After warming the regulator and rapping it against a hard surface and opening/closing, if functions properly until I turn off the gas and have to go through all of these gyrations again.

    I’ve been turning the gas off at the bottle, not by turning the regulator all the way down.

    Has anyone had this problem and come up with a solution?

    Thanks and Cheers!!!
     
    #1 redgorillabreath, Dec 22, 2017
  2. JohnnyChicago

    JohnnyChicago Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2010 Illinois

    No experience with that particular burner, but used to use one years ago. Particles can get in the small parts and clog gas flow. Also, sometimes plumbers putty is used instead of Teflon tape at unions, and that can work it’s way into the burner. I would dissemble it completely, give it a good cleaning, let dry and then try it out.
     
    #2 JohnnyChicago, Dec 22, 2017
  3. mikehartigan

    mikehartigan Maven (1,421) Apr 9, 2007 Illinois

    Have you ruled out an overzealous OPD valve on the tank? I rarely use LPG, so I can't comment on it other than to note that others have had a similar problem that required a bit of finesse to get the gas to flow normally. Closing and reopening the valve, as you did, seems to be one of the steps to resolve the problem.
     
    #3 mikehartigan, Dec 22, 2017
  4. EvenMoreJesus

    EvenMoreJesus Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2017 Pennsylvania

    And that's your problem. Turn off the regulator FIRST, then turn off the gas at the cylinder. And when you're lighting it, the regulator needs to be all the way off before you turn the gas on at the tank. Otherwise you'll always have this issue. It's a safety feature of most, if not all, regulators.
     
    #4 EvenMoreJesus, Dec 22, 2017
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  5. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    For those that need pictures:
    https://grilltanksplus.com/how-to-reset-a-bbq-grill-regulator/
     
    #5 GreenKrusty101, Dec 22, 2017
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  6. redgorillabreath

    redgorillabreath Zealot (511) Mar 29, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Problem solved!!!

    A much more hassle-free black IPA (for lack of a better name) on the way.

    Cheers and Happy Holidays / Merry Christmas.
     
    #6 redgorillabreath, Dec 24, 2017
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