gas cook stove...

[nicaralph]

Hi all,
for two years I have not used the two burner cook stove on our Ericson 34-2 but now going ono a 7 day cruise up the coast of NIcaragua to Marina Puesta del sol and want to have hot meals. Got the tank all filled up and pressure says 150 but NO gas to the stove and can not get it to light. A rusted little item about 6 inches into the line could be a regulator or what?
Need soom in put from you all.
Thanks,

Nica Ralph
www.parkavenuevillas.com
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

 

[jimford2158]

could be the remote shutoff valve if equipped, make sure it is getting power and operates properly. it should not have any flow when there is no power going to it. when powered you should be able to blow thru it, if you disconnect the fittings. you would only need a test light to check for power by probing the wires with power on, test light should light up. but do not damage the wires, but if you have to pierce them, cut and reconnect with heat shrink connectors or reseal with silicone sealant. also make sure the vent hose from the tank locker is clear and operating in case of leaks. recheck all connections with the system on using soapy water and check for bubbles.

 

[Ron20324]

It does take a while for the gas to get to the stove in an empty hose- maybe a half minute on mine, so don't give up too soon. You do have a circuit breaker to operate that shutoff valve, don't you? Maybe a hand-operated shutoff behind the stove?

 

[Ross]

Even after a winter of storage my stove is slow to light the first time. Check to make sure you have gas flow as the others have said and then use a gas match/barbeque lighter to light the burner.

 

[Benny]

Besides the remote shutoff solenoid your stove may be equiped with thermocouple valves. They are in place to prevent a burner which flame blows out from spewing raw gas into the cabin. They work by sensing heat, if the valves loose heat they will shutoff gas. On a cold stove being started the thermocouple valves have to be bipassed until temperature builds up. That is done by opening the valve and pressing the burner knob inwards you should feel gas hiss out and the burner should light. Once lit keep it depressed for 5 to 10 seconds before releasing. It should stay lit but if not repeat again. If you get no gas flow the solenoid remote shutoff valve would be a suspect, if it is getting hot it would indicate is getting power but if it gets too hot to the touch is probably bad.