I have now replaced my regular twice in 6 years.. now it's slow at the stove again
Any idea what the issue is? 3/4 tank all fine yesterday
Propane REGULATOR? What is propane pressure (measured with manometer)?
Do other propane appliances work as they should?
Assume the electric solenoid at the tank is clicking open as it should. And that you have tried closing the tank valve and then opening it again.
To expand a bit on Brett's comment concerning the "electric solenoid at the tank"...
The electric solenoid is controlled by the propane alarm (sniffer) inside your coach. If the alarm is "happy" it sends current to the solenoid valve mounted near the regulator. The solenoid coil pulls up a "pintle" inside the valve, and allows propane to flow.
If the propane sniffer inside the coach is
not happy (alarming), it cuts current to the solenoid and the pintle drops, closing the valve.
If the coil on the solenoid valve is getting weak, or the valve is dirty inside, it may not open completely. This could restrict flow.
You can take the valve apart (after shutting off the main valve on the propane tank) and clean it out plus check condition of O-ring.
Some Forum members have removed the pintle from the valve. This permanently disables the valve
and prevents any future problems.
See link below:
Propane not flowing (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=35142.msg327186#msg327186)
Nothing else is running propane..
Yes shut off valve, then slow on.
Shutting dow frige, solinoid is open. Used 2 step regulator both times, this will be 3rd replacement.
Could oil be the issue, temperature?
Does the water heater work? Does the refrigerator (if still an absorption refrigerator) work on propane?
Said another way, is this a system-wide issue or stove/oven issue?
Did you try dropping the rubber hose between propane regulator and distribution manifold (mounted on bay wall) to check for oil accumulation?
No propane oil (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=23200)
Ok, I'm still on the road..
System wide?
I will check oil.
McDonald's for breakfast.?
System wide= are all propane appliances non-functional (water heater, absorption refrigerator as well as stove/oven) or just the stove/oven?
Brett, ALL are low flow.
Stove lights normal then burns low
Water heater lights but take forever to heat, yesterday 15min was hot
Fridge went from 40 yesterday to 45 today...
Home tomarrow. LAST TIME this happened, replaced regulator... everything worked fine, that is why I'm thinking oil in line like Chuck said.
You can also buy an ounce gauge that reads from 0 to 30 ounces.
I just replaced all 3. Regulator, solenoid and inside alarm-control. I believe they should all be replaced every 5 years reguardless