How do I pressure test a gas grill? I have problems lighting it - looks like a pressure issue?

Question

When either lighting by match or ignition switch, barbecue will not light. Only after left on, covered does it build up enough pressure to light. Once lit, all the flame holes still don't light or go out frequently.

Answer 1

Check the venturi tubes for blockage, make sure you have a full tank and if those do not work it is probably a bad regulator. A pressure test would be not only difficult but not truly indicative of the problem. A new regulator will run you $20 at Menards (the Midwest #1 home improvement chain)

Answer 2

Check the tubes underneath that supply the gas to the burners. Sometimes spiders will build nest in them blocking the gas flow. You should never close the lid for awhile with the gas on and then try to light it. Easy way to cause an explosion.

Answer 3

Check he venturi tubes under front part of grill near your control panel. I have frequently had the problem with spiders spinning a web in there and blocking the flow.

Answer 4

first and maximum nicely known in case you have an older residing house, Your leaking gasoline may be a effect of previous equipment close-off valves long previous undesirable. suited selection is to change all equipment gasoline, close- off valves with the greater moderen yellow and crimson dealt with brass valves. as quickly as that has been carried out you'll want a; gasoline tension attempt gauge, squirt bottle with cleansing soap, 2 pipe wrenches, a compressor and air nozzle and pipe thread sealant (I want Rector Seal). If the gasoline enterprise did no longer disconnect you from the meter then you definately will could desire to try this and fasten the gasoline tension attempt gauge. In California, maximum civic government advise pressurizing the gasoline line to fifteen ft/lbs. If the gasoline line holds fifteen kilos for fifteen minutes with none loss then your good to circulate. despite if, in the experience that your gasoline line isn't preserving fifteen kilos for fifteen minutes then you definately will could desire to start sorting out all connections, IE. couplings, tees and ells. in case you have secondary line, or a branch line going underground to a pit or fish fry, disconnect that line from the main considerable and attempt the residing house line returned. maximum gasoline line leaks are from previous equipment close-off valves and secondary/branched underground traces. understanding that cuts your complication shooting time down by utilising a million/2.

Answer 5

if the grill was built after 1995 the regulator may have to be reset. i just put on a new regulator and that was the problem. gee thats what those instructions were for.

Answer 6

I agree with spider problem1 They do build nest inside of tubes causing blockage.

Answer 7

Sounds like you need to rebuild your grill. (install a new burner)