Carl's Grill Talk

DO NOT attempt to take apart the valve or remove it from the manifold which is a pipe or brass fitting which the valve is attached to. The valves can be easily damaged by scratching the inside and are complicated to put back together.

Obstructions in the gas supply occur only from the burner side on the valves or from the hose regulator end.While the burner is out and you’ve determined that the orifice may be clogged remove the orifice by screwing it out. You will likely need a metric or standard socket to do this with the stainless steel “box” grills common today.

Hold the open end up to the light and with the orifice off turn on the valve and check the gas flow with your finger in front of the opening. You might find insects or spider webs in the orifice and the open end of the valve.