Propane Grill Issue

[BB-que]

I have a propane grill, it’s a premium grill but the last couple years I’ve rarely used it as I prefer my charcoal or smoker. It seems it’s getting very little gas to the burners - flame is tiny. I’m thinking there my be a clogged propane line - spider webs or something. Is there a way to clear the line easily and see if that’s the problem?

 

[WaterRat]

Check the end of the reg that screws into the tank, I’ve had that get spidered up when unconnected.

 

[chopsaw]

The tanks also have a safety thing that stops propane in case of a " run away " leak . I have a bad habit of doing a quick open and close from my hooking up welding tank days .
If you just put a tank on , and the grill lines were empty , it could be the rush of propane into the system if you open the tank valve to fast .
The tank safety sees the rush of gas and shuts down the flow . I think you shut the valve and let it sit and it resets . Open slowly and retry .

Spider webs are a good thought as well .

 

[Randy1]

If the grill is clear of bug stuff, and no leaks.
Some tanks now days may have a leak detector that looks for excessive flow. Try opening the propane tank valve slower. A leak at thee tank connector can trigger this too.

Just saw Chopsaw posted the same thing.

 

[rjob]

Check for mud doppers in the propane lines. Start at the tank and inspect through the burner(s).What color was the flame. Do you have a regulator between the tank and burners? If so can it be adjusted?

 

[Nefarious]

The grill burner tubes can corrode and change the flow of gas. If they haven't been replaced in a while, I would do that. Another thing you can do is brush the burner holes with a tooth brush to clear the holes. Issue is the holes become larger over time and causes the back holes to get less gas.