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07-25-2020, 11:13 AM
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Gas Pressure Issue
Hi folks,
I started a thread last year regarding this issue but haven't had the time to look at it until now, it still hasn't been resolved. I have a 2012 Jayco Jay series 1006 TT.
The main gas line passes through a regulator (or 2 as there are two regulators on the outside) into a distributor and then out to the various appliances. The line that resides outside to hook up the propane stove and/or BBQ emits the smallest amount of propane. I put both the BBQ and stove on high and it was the lowest flame. I checked all the valves, they were all open. Is it possible there is a busted valve only opening halfway or something? When I light the water heater, that thing goes so it cant be the main line or regulator. Thoughts?
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07-25-2020, 11:42 AM
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A little more info would be helpful. Why do you have 2 regulators? Are they supplying separate appliances? Are they on the same line?
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07-25-2020, 12:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinofenotti
Hi folks,
The line that resides outside to hook up the propane stove and/or BBQ emits the smallest amount of propane. I put both the BBQ and stove on high and it was the lowest flame.
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Do you have a regulator on that hose that goes to the BBQ? If so, that's what's restricting the flow. That line should go directly from the quick connect to the grill, no regulator.
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07-25-2020, 12:52 PM
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I had a problem with my ondemand hot water and stove. I ran the hot water and the stove flame would drop down. I had the main regular replaced, problem solve.
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07-25-2020, 01:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RetiredOne
Do you have a regulator on that hose that goes to the BBQ? If so, that's what's restricting the flow. That line should go directly from the quick connect to the grill, no regulator.
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What he said^^^. If your grill has a regulator, then you are stepping down the pressure to a point of malfunction. If your grill doesn't have it's own regulator, then the regulator between it and the propane is 99% certain your problem. Two regulators on the same line for your trailer, and I suspect there's been a modification or two by someone else if you bought it used.
Pictures, a diagram or just more info could be helpful.
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07-26-2020, 12:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RetiredOne
Do you have a regulator on that hose that goes to the BBQ? If so, that's what's restricting the flow. That line should go directly from the quick connect to the grill, no regulator.
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Thanks for the reply. No, it's tank through 2 regs, then I to the splitter and out to the hot water tank at the front of the trailer, a lone in the middle for cooking inside and a line to the back for cooking outside. The hot water tank fires up at full flame....the others seem restricted.
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07-26-2020, 01:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muckinfuss
What he said^^^. If your grill has a regulator, then you are stepping down the pressure to a point of malfunction. If your grill doesn't have it's own regulator, then the regulator between it and the propane is 99% certain your problem. Two regulators on the same line for your trailer, and I suspect there's been a modification or two by someone else if you bought it used.
Pictures, a diagram or just more info could be helpful.
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Sorry folks made an error, looks like only one regulator from the main line and then to a splitter to hot water, fridge, furnace, inside grill, outside grill. I've added some pics. No extra regulators on the distribution lines.
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07-29-2020, 06:06 PM
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Just had a similar problem. Ended up being a problem with the quick connect. I found that the quick connect had a defect.
Here is the thread https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...ume-70569.html
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07-30-2020, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 10yearsbehind
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Hey thanks! Read your thread and yup, sounds like the same issue and I too though it was intentionally restricted at the distribution point. I just need to figure out how to change a QDC on a gas line now and try that.
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08-01-2020, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 10yearsbehind
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Yeah I'm thinking that could be the issue. Are those relatively easy to swap out?
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08-02-2020, 06:11 PM
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I think I recall it being a bit tricky due to the mounting bracket. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the steps for removal and replacement.
Turn off gas valves at the propane bottles before wrenching. After disassembly, Use Teflon pipe thread sealant on male threads before reassembly. A tiny bit of pipe dope (Teflon thread sealant) goes a long way don’t over do it. Keep the dope only on the threads, not the inside of hose or fittings or you may risk clogging/blocking flow.
Tighten up the new fitting and check for leaks with soapy water spray. Turn gas on, spray work area, look for bubbles. Bubbles = leak.
Mine had a three piece fitting assembly. The red lines in pic are the three pieces
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08-04-2020, 08:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10yearsbehind
I think I recall it being a bit tricky due to the mounting bracket. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the steps for removal and replacement.
Turn off gas valves at the propane bottles before wrenching. After disassembly, Use Teflon pipe thread sealant on male threads before reassembly. A tiny bit of pipe dope (Teflon thread sealant) goes a long way don’t over do it. Keep the dope only on the threads, not the inside of hose or fittings or you may risk clogging/blocking flow.
Tighten up the new fitting and check for leaks with soapy water spray. Turn gas on, spray work area, look for bubbles. Bubbles = leak.
Mine had a three piece fitting assembly. The red lines in pic are the three pieces
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Hey thanks for the tips here. The new QDC arrived today and I installed it (thanks for the step by step instructions and pic), problem solved! I can finally cook a meal in a reasonable time now! One thing I did to make it a bit easier is removed the mounting bracket from the underside which allowed me to get at it.
Thanks again!
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08-06-2020, 04:10 AM
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Excellent work. Glad you got it fixed. Now go cook some chow!
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