| Q. |
I
have a older Weber/Ducane grill that has a quick disconnect
tank that is not OPD equipped. I went to buy a new tank and
the tank they sold me does not fit on my grill? |
| A. |
Quick
disconnect tanks that are OPD equipped are difficult to find,
but they are made. If you bought a tank that was not quick
disconnect you can make a change to the grill end and still
use your grill with the new tank. |
| Q. |
I
have a very low flame and the grill down not get hot enough
to cook? |
| A. |
The
tank is equipped with an excess flow valve that limits the
flow of gas in case of a leak. The procedure in turning the
grill on/off is essential to not engage this valve. First
disconnect and reconnect the tank, turn the tank on slowly,
then turn the grill knobs on and light the grill. When turning
off the grill turn the knobs off at the grill first, then
shut the tank off. |
| Q. |
I
went to refill my gas bottle and the attendant told me my
tank could not be filled, and that I needed to buy a new tank.
My tank is only 6 years old?! |
| A. |
As
of April 1, 2002 in compliance with National Fire Protection
Code 58 (NFPA 58), propane cylinders without an Overfill Prevention
Device (OPD) cannot be refilled. All tanks manufactured after
October 1, 1998 are OPD equipped. You can determine if your
tank is in compliance by looking at the hand-wheel. An OPD
tank has a triangular handle and is stamped OPD. A tank with
a round hand -wheel is not in compliance and cannot be refilled. |
| Q. |
I
had a fire coming from my control panel, do I have a leak
in my hose or valve? |
| A. |
More
likely than a leak, you have an obstruction in your venturi
tubes. These are the tubes that are connected to the burner
and attach to the valves. To solve problem, remove burner
from grill and clean the burner and venturi tubes. Be sure
to leak test system after re-installing the burner. |
| Q. |
The
paint on the inside of my grill is peeling, can I repaint
it? |
| A. |
The
inside of your grill was never painted. The "peeling
paint" is just built up grease. The inside cover is very
easy to clean if you remove the hood from the grill by the
cotter pins in the back. Be extra careful if your grill
has a glass window in the hood.
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