yellow flames in stead of blue - help needed

[ervin]

Hello,

Recently I bought a gas smoker, and I really enjoyed using it. The last time i used it, a big and yellow gas flames appeard (instead of a blue), which created a thick layer of soot on the meat and a very bad smell. I tried to lower the heat to a minimum but the flames didnt not stop or turned blue in any way.

Pls help me, otherwise, I can't continue enjoying the smoker.... Thank you in advance

ervin

 

[chef jimmyj]

Check for Spiders in the tube leading to the burner. Real common problem...JJ

 

[sunman76]

yep something is blocking you air for the burner.

 

[shoneyboy]

 Ervin, When you start off, no smoke and the door is open, is the flame blue?  

 

[nivekd]

Happened to me this past weekend...cleaned out the gas feed tube to the burner and it worked great after that...GD little spiders.

 

[sqwib]

Definitely not burning clean, get out your manual and clean per their instructions, could have a clogged orifice. or the air is being restricted look for a venturi or vent of some sort that is on the burner  I am pretty confident that may be your problem, as tthe others have said Gd spiders!!

Try another tank. Also try opening the propane 1/2 turn...don't think that will help but you never know.

If all else fails bang the regulator with a block of wood when it is not attached to the smoker.

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• sqwib
• Sep 11, 2012

sorry for the bad pic, bottom line is check everything that runs from the tank to the burner, I almost lost my trailer due to a frkn spider making a nest in my venturi tube on the water heater, burnt up the wires but caught it in time.

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• sqwib
• Sep 11, 2012