[carlson]

I know it is cold some places, but some of us are grilling.
Here is why your grill may not get hot after you change a tank.
Just FYI

Q. My LP gas grill won't get hotter than 250 to 300 F, even with all burners on high. Why?

Since 1995, all regulators (the part that attaches to the gas tank to regulate the flow of gas) have included a safety device that restricts the gas flow in the event of a gas leak. But, you can inadvertently activate the safety device without having a gas leak. This typically occurs if you open the LP tank valve rapidly, or if one or more of the burner control knobs is in an open position when opening the LP tank valve. If you do activate the gas regulator safety device, the grill will only reach temperatures between 250 and 300F even with all burners on the high setting. To reset the gas regulator safety device:

Close the LP tank valve.
Turn all burner control knobs to the OFF position.
Disconnect the regulator from the LP tank.
Open the lid of the grill.
Wait at least five minutes if the barbecue had been lit
Turn burner control knobs to HIGH.
Wait at least 1 minute.
Turn burner control knobs OFF.
Re-connect the regulator to the LP tank.
SLOWLY turn the LP tank valve all the way open.
With the lid open, turn the front burner control knob to the HIGH position.
Ignite the grill by pushing the crossover ignition button several times.
Close the barbecue lid.
The barbecue should reach 500 to 550 degrees in 10 - 15 minutes.


To keep the regulator flow valve from tripping again, when you are done grilling always:
Turn all burner control knobs to the OFF position
Turn off the LP tank valve last