LPG Stove Not working

capta · Jun 18, 2017

I hope you are keeping the valve at the tank off until you figure out the problem.

silverbeard · Jun 18, 2017

mcrow33 said:
My LPG stove on my Benetieau 361 is not working properly. I can light the burners, the flame is real low, and they go out after a few minutes. If I turn the gas bottle off and turn it back on after a few minutes. I can again light the burners, they don't stay lit. I know the bottle is full, and replaced the regulator. My next move is to check the lines for blockage, or replace the solenoid.

Thanks,

It sounds like the supply line needs to be replaced.

SG · Jun 18, 2017

How old is the boat? Was it original equipment?

Deteriorated line wouldn't be my first guess. It could be pinched -- but that would be something that shouldn't happen.

Regulator, solenoid, stove valve would be my first guesses.

Careful while you are working on this.

Ken13559 · Jun 18, 2017

open the solenoid plunger and check for oil residue. Clean the valve seat and sealing face as well as the plunger.

Allan12210 · Jun 18, 2017

The best absolute measure for a full tank is to weigh it. The empy weight should be stamped on it. Maybe while the tank is off you can borrow another one to test.

Capt jgw · Jun 19, 2017

Allan12210 said:
The best absolute measure for a full tank is to weigh it. The empy weight should be stamped on it. Maybe while the tank is off you can borrow another one to test.

The OPV valve inside the tank can go bad, trying another tank would diagnose that. Doesn't have to a marine tank, one off a home patio grill will work.