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    Posted: 08 Jun 2015 at 10:30pm
Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

Sorry to jump in on this this way -- I don't have an answer, but I have a related issue.

All my gas things work fine.  Heat, water heater, fridge.  The stove works too, but when I have one burner on high it's like it's on low.  If I light the other burner, they both burn but it's like you gotta be kidding.  There's enough heat there to sense with a sophisticated scientific instrument I suppose, but not enough to cook with.  I haven't looked but does anyone know if there is a valve in the supply line for the stove that might not be fully open, or otherwise kinked or blocked?

TT

Barring leaks and/or obstructions, you may have a faulty regulator as well. 

Here is how to build a Manometer:  Propane pressure manometer leak test tool for RV use.

Here is how to use it to test your pressure: Manometer testing for propane leaks in RV gas system

Good luck Sir...Come on back and let us know how it works out.
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Originally posted by mtsapphire

Well, folks, I believe I figured it out. I turned the adjustment screw/valve (see photo) a 1/2 turn open. Now I have a big, fat stove flame AND warm water from the hot water heater, which is lighting and staying on. I'm assuming the fridge will now work well on gas, too. Why the valve came out of adjustment, I have no idea. If you see anything wrong with this picture, let me know. And Mountainrev, I, too, now have a strong gas flow!
 
The output pressure needs to be in a specific range, I think around 11 inches WC.  Adjusting the regulator w/o measuring the actual output could cause you further issues if it is now too high.
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About a year ago I was asking about the source of a gas smell. XPod wrote in:

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  Quote&nbsp;XPod Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Mar 2014 at 8:16am

It's the small propane regulator valve under your stove top. Pop the stove top off, give the valve a good sniff check. I'd bet that is it because mine did the same thing, I thought it was "tank smell" but it was propane. My dealer replaced the defective valve under the stove under warrenty.


Could this same propane regulator be the source of your poor stove performance?
Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
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