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05-02-2024, 02:27 PM
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BBQ maintenance questions on 2 different units
I purchased a used propane Weber Q 120, I gave it a good deep clean, almost like new. I have a problem with not much flame and not getting very hot. My flame is about 1/8" tall at best. Sometimes the whole burner lites other times only small sections lite. This Q was designed to use 1lb bottles and that is what I am using. Any suggestions? a new regulator Fromm Bbq Country runs $75.00
My other Bbq is a Jackson grill stainless steel portable unit. About 20 years of no cleaning. I have got all the thick stuff off but it is still badly stained inside and out. Any suggestions as to cleaners to remove the gunk and make the outside look half decent?
Thanks guys.
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05-02-2024, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sitting Bull
I purchased a used propane Weber Q 120, I gave it a good deep clean, almost like new. I have a problem with not much flame and not getting very hot. My flame is about 1/8" tall at best. Sometimes the whole burner lites other times only small sections lite. This Q was designed to use 1lb bottles and that is what I am using. Any suggestions? a new regulator Fromm Bbq Country runs $75.00
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Did you take the burner off and check the orifice (and the end of the burner)? Spider can block things up pretty good. And take a wire brush the the burner and make sure that all the holes are clear.
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It has been scientifically proven that a 308 round will not leave your property -- they essentially fall dead at the fence line. But a 38 round, when fired from a handgun, will of its own accord leave your property and destroy any small schools nearby.
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05-02-2024, 02:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sitting Bull
I purchased a used propane Weber Q 120, I gave it a good deep clean, almost like new. I have a problem with not much flame and not getting very hot. My flame is about 1/8" tall at best. Sometimes the whole burner lites other times only small sections lite. This Q was designed to use 1lb bottles and that is what I am using. Any suggestions? a new regulator Fromm Bbq Country runs $75.00
My other Bbq is a Jackson grill stainless steel portable unit. About 20 years of no cleaning. I have got all the thick stuff off but it is still badly stained inside and out. Any suggestions as to cleaners to remove the gunk and make the outside look half decent?
Thanks guys.
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Check the air intake for the burners and the inside of the burner tubes, spiders like to get in there and make webs.
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05-02-2024, 03:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Au revoir, Gopher
Did you take the burner off and check the orifice (and the end of the burner)? Spider can block things up pretty good. And take a wire brush the the burner and make sure that all the holes are clear.
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This. Wire brushing my entire burner tube really helped it.
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05-02-2024, 03:58 PM
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yes, i took a paper clip and cleaned out all the holes on the burner, cleaned the burner blew it out with the compressor and ran high pressure water through the tube in case of any obstructions. I also made sure the propane was full.
I am now looking at doing some of the hacks on you tube for low flame.
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05-02-2024, 04:47 PM
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Hook up a 20 pound bottle and see if that ups the flame. If it is the regulator you dont need to spend 75 bucks for a weber. Lots of much cheaper ones will fit. Amazon, CT, Home Depot all have them for way less, like 25 to 35 bucks.
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05-02-2024, 05:12 PM
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Ah yes the drilling orifice hole bigger,youtube hack.You only need to go a couple thousands bigger.
If you go too big you then have to use the valve to adjust flame,kinda finicky.
Engine degreaser for cleaning.
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05-02-2024, 05:23 PM
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Do not drill the orifice. You need theright needle drill for that job. It is cheaper to just get a natural gas jet.
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05-02-2024, 05:33 PM
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Thanks guys for the replies. No I wont drill it.
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05-02-2024, 05:38 PM
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Do not drill the orifice. You need theright needle drill for that job. It is cheaper to just get a natural gas jet.
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But everybody needs a set of orifice drills and a pin vise! 
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In the immortal words of Jean Paul Sartre, 'Au revoir, gopher'.
Quote:
Originally Posted by sjemac
It has been scientifically proven that a 308 round will not leave your property -- they essentially fall dead at the fence line. But a 38 round, when fired from a handgun, will of its own accord leave your property and destroy any small schools nearby.
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05-02-2024, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Au revoir, Gopher
But everybody needs a set of orifice drills and a pin vise!
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Damn, what was I thinking. Of course they do. 
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05-02-2024, 05:49 PM
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Quote:
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Do not drill the orifice. You need theright needle drill for that job. It is cheaper to just get a natural gas jet.
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Yeah the hacks on you tube forget to mention that,it can be done though.You can have 8" flames.lol.
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05-02-2024, 06:07 PM
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Took the 1lb bottle off and hooked up the 20lb bottle and could not even get to light. disconnected tank and re installed 1lb bottle and the q started right away.
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05-02-2024, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sitting Bull
Took the 1lb bottle off and hooked up the 20lb bottle and could not even get to light. disconnected tank and re installed 1lb bottle and the q started right away.
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Odds on bet your regulator has an issue. Turn the 20 pounder on its head, same issue then it is pretty much the regulator for sure. The more pressure you put on a bad regulator the less gas that gets through, as wierd as that sounds.
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05-02-2024, 06:16 PM
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ok i"ll give it a go in a bit. thanks
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05-03-2024, 01:43 PM
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Regulator
I have a Weber Q that was giving me the same issue and tried everything.
As a last resort changed out the regulator and now she runs great.
WDF
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