Have a new 15,000 btu "convection" heater I fired up today for the first time. Let it burn for 20 minutes until house reached 100 degrees and turned off the tank.
Worked nice the first time and noticed nothing "odd" other then the gas pressure seemed loud and strong @ light up before hitting the ignition button. Let out a good "pop" when the spark hit the gas but it was a good clean start.
SECOND time (3 hrs later) I got serious (flash back) as soon as it ignited. Pressure was loud and high again it seemed.
THIRD time (minutes later) I got the same result with a minor explosion action that burned my hand and wrist.
Ugly burnt hair smell.
Instructions are to shut down heater @ LP supply (tank) which I did.
Hose has a regulator control valve on it which is suppose to be in the "high" position @ start up.
Fish house is vented plus door and a few hole covers were of so I'm sure that is not a issue.
I PULLED IT OUT and plan to go another route and return this time bomb.
Any ideas on what is wrong with the things lighting characteristics explained ?
Rivergroup, Are you on the east or west side of the lake. When you say before 7am what time you going out? 5am? How deep of water? Just looking for starting point for this coming weekend. Thanks!
As I understand the challenge, there are regulations regarding water pumping and circulation from the lake into holding tanks for minnows. It makes keeping minnows alive and healthy, as a sustainable business, very difficult for lakeshore businesses.
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Have a new 15,000 btu "convection" heater I fired up today for the first time. Let it burn for 20 minutes until house reached 100 degrees and turned off the tank.
Worked nice the first time and noticed nothing "odd" other then the gas pressure seemed loud and strong @ light up before hitting the ignition button. Let out a good "pop" when the spark hit the gas but it was a good clean start.
SECOND time (3 hrs later) I got serious (flash back) as soon as it ignited. Pressure was loud and high again it seemed.
THIRD time (minutes later) I got the same result with a minor explosion action that burned my hand and wrist.
Ugly burnt hair smell.
Instructions are to shut down heater @ LP supply (tank) which I did.
Hose has a regulator control valve on it which is suppose to be in the "high" position @ start up.
Fish house is vented plus door and a few hole covers were of so I'm sure that is not a issue.
I PULLED IT OUT and plan to go another route and return this time bomb.
Any ideas on what is wrong with the things lighting characteristics explained ?
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