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MY grill doesn’t get as hot as it did the last time I used it!
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Tip – each time you turn off the propane, do so at the burner and not at the tank.
Once the burners are turned off it’s OK to turn off the fuel at the propane tank.
Why?
With the new regulators if you turn off the flow at the tank to shut your grill down, and leave on the burner controls, the next time you turn on the tank valve, even if you’ve turned off the burner controls, you might trigger the anti-flow mechanism.
The propane flow will be restricted and you may experience low heat output.
This is true for all propane fueled outdoor cookers and stoves for all manufacturers.
Here’s a post about this topic: Turning On/Off the Propane – Simple steps keep the gas flowing!
After turning off the propane tank shouldn’t you turn on/off the burner control to clear the propane left in the line.
It’s not a big issue – and OK to do or not. The most important thing to remember is to have the burners in the OFF position when you turn ON the propane at the tank or, if you use natural gas, at the valve.
I have the Charbroil Patio Kitchen and the faucet leaks and needs replacement. I have searched everywhere for a replacement and can not find anything. I would very much like this unit to work again. Please help in ANY way possible
Hiya Linda – I went to the Char-Broil web site and clicked on the Parts & Accessories link at the top of the page. I entered the model number that I have for this: 4189004 – into the space on the right-hand side and that opened up a list of parts for this product. Since I don’t know exactly what’s causing the leak or problem for you — I can’t really guess as to which part is the right one to help you fix this. AND you might double check the model number I referenced by taking a look on your unit to see if it’s maybe a different one.
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I have a Char Broil single burner cooker that my husband bought me a few years ago. I don’t use it very much as when I turn it on to the high position the flame is no higher than if set on low. Nothing plugging it up and it is clean. Can you help me out?
Thank you,
Joan
Hiya Joan, since you posted your question on this article, I’m gonna assume you went ahead and tried this particular method as described in the post.
Sounds like you have a Patio Caddie – is that correct? These are single burner propane powered grills with kinda rounder tops and bottoms. I like these cookers and find they do a good job.
If I didn’t know any better the regulator may be the source of trouble — not allowing gas thru at a high enough rate. But it’s so dang hard to diagnose a problem with words. If you know where he bought it – or if there is a neighbor who has a gas grill you can check with them to compare note.
If the grill is a patio caddie, the flame should be pretty darn blue whether on high or low.