Should the vent hole on a gas grill leak a little gas while in use?

Question

Bought a CharBroil gas grill used, noticed tape on the regulator, and realized the vent hole was taped shut. If all 3 burners are off and tank valve is open gas runs freely out the vent hole. When burners are on and I stick my nose to the regulator I can only sense a small whiff of gas. From what I've read this hole should be free of obstructions and it seems to grill better without the tape. This is my first gas grill, is this normal? What's the purpose of that vent? Thanks.

Answer 1

What the heck does the tank have to do with the regulator?

This isn't something you should mess with. Take the regulator to a local gas company and they can test it. You will probably end up replacing the regulator.

Fire and non regulated propane are not a good mix.

Answer 2

I've got a propane grill, radiant heater, camp stove, ventless fireplace and barn heater. All with regulators. I know they no doubt bleed off a little during their normal operation, but I've never smelled it, and yes I've checked. Even my 100 gallon tank for the fireplace doesn't seem to emit much if any during normal operation (at the regulator).

I am certain your regulator is faulty.

Answer 3

You must have a faulty tank, it should not leak any gas. Take it back and exchange it--Sorry, I meant regulator

Answer 4

while uncertain, get the two... each and each has their reward. Charcoal will make extra desirable smoked meats. gas promises extra common administration over your warmth. They possibly the two take approximately as long to warmth up. in case you employ charcoal, get a chimney starter to pass with it. The chimney gets the charcoal plenty quicker, and additionally you will no longer decide on lighter fluid. the image on that web site is grilling as antagonistic to bbq. BBQ has a tendency to be low and sluggish, oblique cooking. Grilling has a tendency to be greater temps over direct warmth. in case you get gas, get one with a minimum of three zones. once you bbq in that, you could set your temps on the exterior zones, and depart the midsection zone on your oblique cooking. I even have the two charcoal and gas. i like gas while i decide on direct, controlled warmth, or to end slightly meat that began on the charcoal grill. i like charcoal while i decide on greater temps, or when I bbq. I by no ability use lighter fluid, in need of whats interior the briquettes. the two do magnificent jobs as quickly as you get to acknowledge it. practice practice practice. @Ricky - WHAT??? beef is beef...