TristanLowery
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I'm a fairly experienced brewer just getting back into it after a few years off. But I'm posting this problem here in the beginners forum because using a propane burner is completely new to me and I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong to save my life.
I have a Bayou Classic BG10 burner and stand that I received as a gift a few years ago. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 20-pound Benzomatic propane tank. Hooked everything up according to the instruction booklet: attached the air shutter, mounted the spring, screwed on the threaded brass orifice, attached the hose, and plugged the regulator end into the tank. Tested for leaks as instructed with a solution of water and detergent.
After waiting for the gas to evacuate for five minutes, I opened the tank valve all the way, readied a lit match over the burner, and opened the regulator valve gradually. Nothing. After several more failed attempts, I called Bayou and was told to unhook everything and try again after fifteen minutes, as I may have tripped a safety mechanism in the regulator. This didn't work either, so I bought a brand-new hose and regulator that evening out of desperation. This one didn't work either.
I've looked into everything else I can think of: I even unbolted the burner and checked for debris inside. I can't figure out why I can't get this thing lit and I've already blown one brew day trying to figure it out. Does anyone have any ideas? Is there something completely obvious I'm doing wrong?
Thanks for any suggestions - this is really burning me up (figuratively, of course).
I have a Bayou Classic BG10 burner and stand that I received as a gift a few years ago. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 20-pound Benzomatic propane tank. Hooked everything up according to the instruction booklet: attached the air shutter, mounted the spring, screwed on the threaded brass orifice, attached the hose, and plugged the regulator end into the tank. Tested for leaks as instructed with a solution of water and detergent.
After waiting for the gas to evacuate for five minutes, I opened the tank valve all the way, readied a lit match over the burner, and opened the regulator valve gradually. Nothing. After several more failed attempts, I called Bayou and was told to unhook everything and try again after fifteen minutes, as I may have tripped a safety mechanism in the regulator. This didn't work either, so I bought a brand-new hose and regulator that evening out of desperation. This one didn't work either.
I've looked into everything else I can think of: I even unbolted the burner and checked for debris inside. I can't figure out why I can't get this thing lit and I've already blown one brew day trying to figure it out. Does anyone have any ideas? Is there something completely obvious I'm doing wrong?
Thanks for any suggestions - this is really burning me up (figuratively, of course).