Propane Problems
Have a 2008 3912 Cyclone. 30# bottles on each side of the unit. When trying to operate on from the off door side stove main burner will light but within a few seconds burner output drops dramitically....
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The off side regulator (RED) is a 30# regulator so full propane cylinder pressure is not on hose going to other side.
Both pigtail hoses from cylinders to the 2 stage regulator have the 'excess flow valves' in them (not the cylinders---------they have a spring loaded valve that closes when hose is disconnected)
The pigtail hoses (long one from off side and short one at 2 stage regulator) can fail causing restricted flow.The excess flow valve inside the nut is a ball bearing that floats. When first opening cylinder valve the ball moves to the closed position until downstream line pressure equalizes and then ball moves to center. If debris/oily residue is present ball can stick.
Also the 2 stage regulator can get gummed up from oily residue....or just plain fail to maintain demand due to weaken spring(s), diaphragms
2 stage regulator......
Both pigtail hoses from cylinders to the 2 stage regulator have the 'excess flow valves' in them (not the cylinders---------they have a spring loaded valve that closes when hose is disconnected)
The pigtail hoses (long one from off side and short one at 2 stage regulator) can fail causing restricted flow.The excess flow valve inside the nut is a ball bearing that floats. When first opening cylinder valve the ball moves to the closed position until downstream line pressure equalizes and then ball moves to center. If debris/oily residue is present ball can stick.
Also the 2 stage regulator can get gummed up from oily residue....or just plain fail to maintain demand due to weaken spring(s), diaphragms
2 stage regulator......
