Genesis temps

[chris comer]

I recently bought a 2002 Genesis off CL for $70.
Good condition and everything seems to work fine, however I am only getting temps in the mid 300 range. Burners look to be operating correctly, outside temp is around 35 degrees.
This is my second cook on it and I am really disappointed, I expected to get temps much higher. Am I wrong or should my temps get much higher?

 

[Gary S Smith]

Chris

Check your propane tank. It needs to be at least 1/3 full to vaporize the liquid propane at 35 degrees to eneough pressure. Also check the burners to be sure every hole is clear of rust. Then if still no go then using air pressure blow out the manifold from the gas inlet side, opening each valve to first high then low. after that check the brass outlets where the propane comes out of the manifold to be sure they are open. If all that does not fix it replace the regulator.

 

[chris comer]

How high would you expect the flame to be coming off the burners, when operating properly?

 

[Steve Cutchen]

I started having a similar problem on my Genesis and I found a subtle kink in the propane hose between the regulator and the manifold.

As for temperature versus BTUs and the effect of level, see this Propane Technical Information page