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Subject:Re: Causes for low propane pressure to stove
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:37:16 EDT

In a message dated 16/08/2008 10:09:32 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Cleaning of the burners,  you do have that funny looking U shaped
tool that came with the van for  this ?  The valves.  The regulator.

>>>>>>After not lighting my stove for a couple of  years, I filled the
manchester
and lighted it up.  I seemed to take  some time to distribute the flame
around.  It was steady, probably  will boil water, but the flame
seems....well, wimpy.  Perhaps it is  80% of the flame intensity I recally.
It is the same on the other  burners.  What diagnostics should I start
with?<<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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