Propane Generator Fail

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  @frankwrogg2515 · 2 years ago

  In every support center, there is that one person. Getting to that one person takes lots of calls sometimes.

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• RO

  @robertfarino9020 · 2 years ago (edited)

  It’s not the generator or the regulator. It’s a propane tank that has a built-in pop off valve in case the line is cut or severed. It shuts off the supply of propane. if you have an empty propane hose and immediately open up the valve, it pops off that valve on the tank.<br>Some valves are a little more sensitive than others.

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• PE

  @PeterLawton · 2 years ago

  In addition to adding this gem to the manual, Champion would benefit from passing the word throughout all their support staff, not just the one guy.

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• DO

  @doorguy89 · 7 months ago

  I learned about opening the propane tank valve slowly when I had that problem with my grill not getting hot.

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• GE

  @geoffmolyneux9173 · 2 years ago

  The valve you are having a problem with is called a slug valve. It is actually on the output of the propane tank. &nbsp; It is to stop propane from coming out if you have a propane leak. &nbsp;Turning on propane really slowly will slowly build up pressure on the hose side, and the slug valve will not trip. Turning the propane valve on real fast, will result in high propane pressure across the slug valve, closing the slug valve. There by shutting propane flow off to the customer propane device. This slug valve allows a little bit of propane to leak across the valve so the valve can be reset.

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• DA

  @davidwilson7131 · 2 years ago

  Dear Pleasant Valley Outdoors: Thank you so much for the great video. &nbsp;I have struggled and struggled trying to get my brand new DuraMax generator Hybrid 1200 series to crank. &nbsp;We just had a power outage due to the recent hurricane (Helene), we live near Asheville NC and woudn&apos;t you know it, my power goes out and the generator won&apos;t crank. I finally gave up. &nbsp;But after everything went back to normal and we got internet I started searching and found your video. &nbsp;I fixed the problem in 5 minutes. &nbsp;I owe you one my friend, thank you so much and God bless. &nbsp;David

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• DO

  @dondiego124 · 2 years ago

  This is a common issue with all propane devices. I found it out on a propane grill that belonged to my cousin. I googled bad regulator and I banged the regulator around and opened it slowly and it worked great.

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• JO

  @johnvandepol2346 · 7 months ago

  I have seen a number of propane generator videos where they mentioned to open the valve slowly. <br><br>Your experience actually allowed you to discover, and in turn explain why. &nbsp;That part I very much appreciated. <br><br>Thank you for making this video.

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• JI

  @jimmotormedic · 2 years ago

  This is the example of what YouTube should be. No nonsense straight forward helpful and useful information! Don&apos;t have a propane generator but have other propane powered equipment and it makes sense. Thanks for the tip

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• BU

  @butternmayo · 2 years ago

  You made Hank Hill proud

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• MI

  @mikeh2520 · 1 year ago

  You have surely saved many people from needless frustration. Good job!

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• EN

  @EntropyOutdoors · 2 years ago

  We have had the same issue with the regulator on out BBQ if you open the valve &nbsp;too quick you can feel and hear a small click in the regulator. To reset you have to turn valve off clear lone pressure and do it slower. &nbsp; Glad you got the problem figured out. &nbsp;Great video.

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