Who's using a Weber Q attached to MH?

soren,
I definitely opened it fully all at once before trying it.
so are you saying to just open the tank a little at a time and then light?
Or just open a little & then light?

soren wrote:

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.

I am aware of turning on the propane cylinder first and letting the tank adjust pressure to avoid tripping the valve as that is Weber's exact recommendation on their own website. However, weak flame on my Weber Q200 from multiple cylinders over the years never truly fixed the issue.

I understand you have an opinion on this but there are many who will disagree with you about using that adapter hose and getting the best possible flame, myself included. All I can tell you is on my converted Weber Q200, I do get a 100% blue flame that can be adjusted via the Q200 control. It is working perfect now where I've been having Q200 flame related issues prior. You don't have to believe it and that's your choice, I'm just passing along what worked extremely well for me.

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.

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.

Grill is brand new out of box yesterday.
sch911 - that's what I'm trying to figure out, if I've got something hitched up wrong.

Are you sure that you are not connecting the Weber through two gas regulators? That will definitely cause the symptoms you describe...

ets1996 wrote:
I recently had a problem with my Q100 I used round wood tooth picks to clean each hole. Only took about 10 minuets and now the flame looks like new when we first bought it. Use multiple tooth picks and be careful try not to break the tips. It looked like a carbon/grease buildup. A small drill bit as previously mention would also work. Good luck

I have had a Q for years and use it hard, typically 4-6 times a week. The burner holes need to be cleared, but I can't imagine toothpicks would be of much value. The best tool is a set of welder tip files. They are cheap, less than $4 at Home Depot, and are a nothing but a set of a dozen, or so, very small round wire files mounted in a compact handle. Once you figure out the correct size, it's easy to quickly clear each hole of gunk, with a few quick strokes. Not only does this clear the loose gunk, like a toothpick or paper clip would, but it allows you to file the really hard carbon build up out of the holes, returning them to the proper size. If it's an older grill that has never had the holes properly cleared out, it's pretty amazing to see the difference in performance after a few minutes of filing everything clean again.

I recently had a problem with my Q100 I used round wood tooth picks to clean each hole. Only took about 10 minuets and now the flame looks like new when we first bought it. Use multiple tooth picks and be careful try not to break the tips. It looked like a carbon/grease buildup. A small drill bit as previously mention would also work. Good luck

I suspect the problem is too small of hole in the "save a steak" adapter you are likely using. I had this problem with my other brand grill, so I drilled the hole out with a small bit (less than 1/8 inch) and it works great now.

Put your hand over the burner (not too close) and see if you feel any heat.