bigal.nz 59 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hi folks, Had a intermittent issue with our gas stove. It occasionally will go, but the burners wont go at full power. Its not a empty bottle, as after the first time it did this we took the bottle in for a full but was nearly full anyway. The setup is Bottle - > Solenoid - > Stove/Oven Anybody had anything similar like this before and what was the fix? (or ideas I can use to further diagnose the problem) Cheers AG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,214 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Rust in the burners. Often the issue. Strip and clean. Is it the same on all burners? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vic008 17 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 So you can strip the burners down ok? A job I have never needed to tackle before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Check your regulator first! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,214 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Yep, if it’s all the burners with the same pressure problem, it’s the regulator! If it’s just one or two burners with different levels of problems, they likely just need a clean out. Pretty easy to disassemble and clean. Take pics for reassembly if your not sure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Great tips - I suspect the regulator as its same problem on all burners. Will have to find the model of stove etc to see if the part is available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,214 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Nah, the regulator is at the bottle. Burnsco and local hardware stores have them. Cheap. Remember gas hoses need to be crimped. You can do that yourself - burnsco stock the crimps, and you can crimp them with a pair of carpenters pliers... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Great tips - I suspect the regulator as its same problem on all burners. Will have to find the model of stove etc to see if the part is available. Wouldn't get too bound up finding an exact replacement, most of the regs you get are pretty much the same. Giving it a bash with something non-rubbery can also lead to it deciding to work again too. I carry several spares. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Even if it doesn't work, it makes you feel better... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Nah, the regulator is at the bottle. Burnsco and local hardware stores have them. Cheap. Remember gas hoses need to be crimped. You can do that yourself - burnsco stock the crimps, and you can crimp them with a pair of carpenters pliers... Not advisable. Have it professionally done by a licensed gas fitter. (Marine Gas Regulations introduced in 2013. It makes it illegal for any person to undertake this work unless properly qualified.) Will also void your insurance and public liability should you set fire to a marina. I know I will get "flamed" for this here but we have the gas bottle IN the cabin running a dual burner gas ring, does all we want and a fully compliant line to the bottle. So easy to turn the gas off at the bottle when not in use and safe. Yes safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yeah, thats not the sort of job I would take on anyway for that reason. My berth is right next to that gas locker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,214 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Having a gas bottle in the cabin is a risk I'd never take. It is WAY more dangerous than a couple of gas line crimps. All crimps and joints should be tested with soapy water when made, and periodically when in use. Use a proper gas detector as well, always on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 387 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 “I know I will get "flamed" for this here but we have the gas bottle IN the cabin running a dual burner gas ring, “ CH are you by any chance related to this guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 No Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 “I know I will get "flamed" for this here but we have the gas bottle IN the cabin running a dual burner gas ring, “ CH are you by any chance related to this guy. C5CCDEC2-19BB-4F21-A35F-2E3DAD1C04AB.png Is this your gas locker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 “I know I will get "flamed" for this here but we have the gas bottle IN the cabin running a dual burner gas ring, “ CH are you by any chance related to this guy. C5CCDEC2-19BB-4F21-A35F-2E3DAD1C04AB.png Maybe this Priscilla? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 641 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 “I know I will get "flamed" for this here but we have the gas bottle IN the cabin running a dual burner gas ring, “ CH are you by any chance related to this guy. C5CCDEC2-19BB-4F21-A35F-2E3DAD1C04AB.png at least the boy has his l/j on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 at least the boy has his l/j on ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 387 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 ???CH in case you are thinking “long johns” you would be incorrect.Hint, it’s body armour in case of a uncontrolled explosion in a confined space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 CH in case you are thinking “long johns” you would be incorrect. Hint, it’s body armour in case of a uncontrolled explosion in a confined space. Hmmm. Is that "confined space" external or internal!? (as in vindaloo...and a naked flame) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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