How To Fix Gas Burner And Valve Regulator Not Controlling?

For gas cylinder, you can carry out a range of repairs and maintenance to sustain the lifespan of your LPG accessories and also the safety. From valve repairs to seized, broken and damaged regulators. To repair or replacement of worn-out, split, damaged or leak hose pipes and fittings. Brass fittings to servicing tap leak, O-ring rubber replacement. Removing and refitting LPG Gas cylinders to performing leakage test.

These repairs and maintenance can be done by yourself, however, under safety protocols. If you are not sure about usage, please ask your supplier for a demonstrations. Most times, only skilled persons can work on gas circuit. Inspect the gas circuit, and replace adapters, valves and regulators as recommended by the relevant regulatories. Failure to follow instructions with care could lead to serious health risk.

1. FITTING THE RUBBER HOSE

Connect the end of the hose to the regulator outlet, if necessary with the aid of soapy water. Fasten the hose using clamps. Do not over-tighten to prevent damaging the hose (in some countries, the hose clamps and the hose are of standard dimensions).

2. REPLACEMENT OF REGULATORS

Make sure that all taps of the gas consuming appliance are close. The connecting hose pipe is correctly fitted to the consuming appliance. Turn the replaced regulator to "CLOSED" position. The regulator is off when it is turned clockwise to horizontal position. With no flames on, remove seal cap for the automatic valve, place the regulator onto the valve and push down. Firmly and vertically. You should be able to hear a click sound, which means the regulator is securely fitted to the gas bottle. Regulators are designed so as to be fitted to the valve. If only its handle is in "OFF" position. Never try to attach or remove the regulator from the cylinder valve unless the regulator handle is in the "OFF" position.

3. RUSTED OR STUCK BURNER AND VALVE

Valve and burner on the LPG gas cylinder allows the gas to pass through the regulator to the gas stove. Most times, they can get spoilt, rust or stuck -due to the presence of moisture around it, causing difficulty in coupling. This follows uneven flames on the burner head. There is no fixed lifespan for burner and valve regulators. Sometimes they continue to give good service, while some developed mechanical trouble in a short time use (getting stuck while turning on and off). To replace a rusted and stuck burner and valve, kindly use grease lubricant and leave for some minutes, then gently disassemble them. Do not force open, as it will cause it to damage or lead to breakage of the cylinder bottle brass stem FITTING.

4. BURNER AND VALVE REGULATOR NOT CONTROLLING

If the gas stove valve control developed faults such as giving low flames or low temperature through the burner, valve regulator control not increasing the gas pressure - it could be from a loose mechanism. To repair this, unloose the bolt of the burner and valve control point. Then, attach thread seal tape to the bolt screw (now much). Firmly tight using a pillar. Do not over-tighten to prevent damaging the valve and burner screw bolt 

5. FLAMES AROUND VALVE BURNER CONTROL

If you noticed flames coming out your gas stove valve burner control each time you set out to cook, it could be from a loose bolt of the burner and valve. Or check the rubber tubes associated with your LPG cylinders. They should not be damaged or found to be leaking. Always smell for leakage of LPG before lighting the gas stove. If you also noticed uneven flames over the burner top, switch off all appliance, and do not attempt to use until the problem is being rectify. Replace regulator and valve with standard approved accessories. For repairs, follow the instructions (see fig 4); only skilled persons must work on gas circuit. Other alternative is to check whether the sealing O-ring rubber is in place inside the cylinder bottle valve by feeling the same with the help of your little tip finger.

6. RUSTING GAS CYLINDER BOTTLES

The presence of chemical agents or moisture within a LPG cylinder bottle could cause them to rust or fade. To prevent this, cylinder bottles can be spray with paints to prevent further rust and also eliminate the presence of moisture. However, note that when a cylinder bottle is rusty to a point where gas leaks, however small, do not attempt to repair. It can be dangerous and must be destroyed. Once a cylinder bottle is damaged, it is damaged. No repairs or patches should be done. For long use of cylinder bottles, install in a position protected from the weather. Cylinder bottles must be stored in a clean, dry location protected from weather, atmospheric agents and direct sunlight. It must not be knocked or dented in anyway. Before installation, inspect the product for damage and dirt. Damaged products much not be installed.

7. LOW FLAMES OR LOW TEMPERATURE ON GAS BURNER

If your cooking stove burner is not giving out enough FLAMES, maybe you noticed low temperature from the gas burner after lighting up the gas stove - it could either be the burner is blocked by dust or dirt. Most domestically, home gas cylinders with the attached burner and valve can get rusty either from moisture or atmospheric agents. To repair this, make sure you switch off all taps of the appliance connected. Do not remove while gas stove is still in use. Wait for it to cool, then disassemble them from the gas cylinder valve stem. Separating the burner from the valve control, you can use s sewing needle to push out dust and dirt from the ventilated space/holes on the burner. This will clear up the surface from dirt. After, with a little blow of air or using a hand dryer.