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soren
Aug 04, 2017Explorer
RedRocket204 wrote:
It is a regulator issue. The Q100, Q200, Q1000, Q1200 are designed to be run off of the disposable 1lb green propane cylinders. Weber does make an adapter for using refillable propane cylinders but that will not work very well. I recently replaced my Weber Q200's regulator with a standard regulator and fitting and can't believe how much better is it working. I get a variable blue flame 100% of the time now. I do use a refillable 5lbs propane cylinder on mine, but, the same concept should apply for you.
Read through this: Weber Q - low flame or no flame
I replaced my Weber Q200's regulator with:
5 Feet Universal QCC1 Low Pressure Propane Regulator Grill Replacement
Anderson Metals Brass Tube Fitting, Coupling, 3/8" Flare x 1/8" Female Pipe
EDIT: You would need to remove the Weber Q1000 regulator and use an adapter to connect the proper quick connect you are using on your system. Follow all safety recommendations in that link to make sure you have no leaks before attempting to light your grill.
I have used an adapter hose and a 20 lb tank on my weber Q for many years with no issue, and on a Coleman roadtrip grille for years before that. When you turn the big tank on you have to do it slowly, to avoid tripping the OPD valve in the tank, but other than that, it works great. Frankly, about the only thing of value in that link is the fact that you need to slowly bring the hose up to pressure to not trip the safety. He lost all credibility with the claim that he has dealt with "literally thousands of people" with issues using hose adapters. Sorry, but given that "expert's" BS claim, having using one sucessfully for at least fifteen years, on two different grilles, and knowing many others that do so without incident, you would have a tough time convincing me that Weber "designed" the thing to be used on the one pound cylinders, and hoses don't work well.
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