Clogged propane line?

[Jlow49]

I have a 7 year old Princess 2 burner stove that has no gas flow. I have a full tank and have just replaced the solenoid and regulator. Nothing. Has anyone run into a situation where the line is clogged, and if so, how that may be fixed? Thanks.

 

[gallatintug]

I would recommend a process of elimination...
-Check power to the solenoid.
- Try a different tank.
- Reset the Regulator. Turn off the gas at the propane tank. Disconnect the hose from the propane tank. Turn all the burner valves to high. Wait for 2 minutes. Turn off all the burner valves. Connect the gas line back up to the propane tank. Turn on the propane tank slowly.
- Check the Excess Flow Valve, it’s a safety feature on propane tanks that is also called a flow limiting device. The excess flow valve is designed to stop or substantially reduce the flow of propane gas if there is a leak somewhere in the propane system. It’s basically a spring loaded valve or a small ball in the center of the gas fitting that detects propane leaving the tank too quickly. If this happens, the spring or ball engage and stop the flow of propane.

Hope you find the solution.

Robin
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[GaylesFaerie]

I would add one thing to Robin's list: check if there is a blown fuse in the Power Distribution Panel for the Propane system. My R27 has a 1amp fuse in the 24 Hour PDP for just that purpose. If it is blown I don't believe your solenoid will work to open and allow gas flow. HTH, Gary

 

[Gin]

Like GayleFaerie notes for the R27, the R31 also has a 1 amp fuse for the propane sensor. It should be in the fuse block under the cockpit sink that is connected to the engine battery.

Gini

 

[knotflying]

The tank has a safety feature that will seal the tank if the stove valve is on or the tank valve is on when connecting. Try disconnecting the tank and make sure valve is off and stove knobs are all in the off position. Then reconnect. If all the other things checked out are good then you may have a bum safety valve. As an aside I always carried an adapter to be able to use the small propane tanks for the grills. Depending on how much you use the cooktop they last quite a long time. Another Tug owner got rid of his tank and uses them exclusively and keeps plenty of spares in the box. He said he gets about six hours of burn time from one bottle.

 

[Jlow49]

Thanks to all who responded. A simple wire inserted into the burner gas jets fixed it. (Note to all would-be Edison’s: that stove top is easily popped loose to provide access to all the components. Don’t do what I did and remove the entire G-D stove.)

 

[CaspersCruiser]

…..A simple wire inserted into the burner gas jets fixed it…. (Note……that stove top is easily popped loose to provide access to all the components….)

Thanks for all the intel. Tidbits like this are why many Tugnuts are here.