new natural gas grill doesn't get hotter than 500 degrees
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new natural gas grill doesn't get hotter than 500 degrees
Can anyone help? I hooked up a new "perfect flame", natural gas grill to my home gas line with 1/2 pipe. There is apprx. 14 feet of pipe from where I tapped in to the grill. It takes about 20 minutes for the grill to reach 500 degrees and it doesn't get any hotter, no matter how long I leave it on. I checked the flame, it is blue, no yellow. Any suggestions?????
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Here's a previous discussion: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=169812
Sometimes gas pressure may be below standard for the grill. It may be possible to adjust orifice to compensate. It's best to have a pro measure the gas pressure before further diagnosing the problem.
Sometimes gas pressure may be below standard for the grill. It may be possible to adjust orifice to compensate. It's best to have a pro measure the gas pressure before further diagnosing the problem.
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Also, how are you measuring the temp? The thermometers installed in grilles aren't very accurate as a rule. If thats what yer using, try an oven thermometer or a non- contact infared unit.