Hello, I'm using propane for heat, my boy used it and there was a ton of black suet on his run !! the flame looks good not sure what's goin on !
757852
I use propane also. There was a decent coating of soot built up after seasoning the cooker. One run with no oil and one with a good coating of high temperature cooking spray. This is normal for all the grills and smokers I have ever used.
757853
Not something I had happen; follow the instructions to season it- should help. Burned clean and left very little behind besides the normal effects of being a smoke box- some discoloration on the walls etc but thats what I'd expect
757854
If you close the back vent at all, the smoke will condensate on the meat. You probabaly should only close it to get up to temp then open it wide. Smoke through-flow is a good thing in a smoker, otherwise the smoke cools and settle on the meat. This is why the door "doesn't" need sealed. Let the smoke be free. Keep the vent OPEN.
757855
I use propane also. There was a decent coating of soot built up after seasoning the cooker.One run with no oil and one with a good coating of high temperature cooking spray. This is normal for all the grills and smokers I have ever used.
1663340
Could be bad fuel. Could be water in the fuel. Might not be burning fuel fully. Could be rings. How does it sound when it is running?
2278431
It has a black finish that looks to be powdercoating, at the least hanging it in the fire for extended periods is gonna stink as it burns off, even covered in foil I'd say not the best plan. You could wrap your food and cook it in the coals, then fish it out with the shovel.
545204
I understand that is new but I am still of the opinion that either the burner holes are clogged by some debris or the propane gas valve is not fully opened so not enough pressure reaches the rear side of the burner - you have only one ignition system and that means that either it ignites or it does not, and in your case, it does, so to me it looks like the fuel doesn't make it all the way - I'm not an engineer but have been struggling with this very pretty grill for years; I buy and change the burner every year ($49)! ... I also have a full size propane can and purchased a full size hose adaptor and connector (approx. $14)... Good luck! I understand that is new but I am still of the opinion that either the burner holes are clogged by some debris or the propane gas valve is not fully opened so not enough pressure reaches the rear side of the burner - you have only one ignition system and that means that either it ignites or it does not, and in your case, it does, so to me it looks like the fuel doesn't make it all the way - I'm not an engineer but have been struggling with this very pretty grill for years; I buy and change the burner every year ($49)! ... I also have a full size propane can and purchased a full size hose... » Read More I understand that is new but I am still of the opinion that either the burner holes are clogged by some debris or the propane gas valve is not fully opened so not enough pressure reaches the rear side of the burner - you have only one ignition system and that means that either it ignites or it does not, and in your case, it does, so to me it looks like the fuel doesn't make it all the way - I'm not an engineer but have been struggling with this very pretty grill for years; I buy and change the burner every year ($49)! ... I also have a full size propane can and purchased a full size hose adaptor and connector (approx. $14)... Good luck! « Show Less
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We used our Chinook Trekker Set camping this summer. Biscuits were a problem and left residue that will NOT come out regardless of the scrubbing (short of steel wool which would ruin the Anodized coating). The bottoms got blackened, but I'm not sure if this is a problem or even avoidable. Since then I've learned you are supposed to cook over COALS not open flames... WHOOPS. I'm sure it would have been fine had I known that little fact.
548225
I've only used mine with propane last year. Yellowjackets too bad to mess with food outdoors!Sorry
1934956
This makes the best blackened fish. I do it all the time on a gas grill, so a propane burner should be just fine.
1265366
I have never been burned by mine. I have this heater in a turtle tank and she likes to put her front feet on it and take a nap. I would assume you have one with a defect and should probably remove it immediately just in case.
1290497
There may be a problem with the propane. Some heaters have a pilot light in the furnace that must be lighted manually. Others have a auto self-sparking unit that will light the propane. And another possible issue is that either the propane may be turned off at the tank----or the propane has air in the lines. Try lighting the main burner on the stove. Sometimes it is necessary to "bleed" the propane lines, I do this with the stove before trying the furnace. Furnaces will blow cold when initially started, then after a few seconds you will hear the propane light, then a few more seconds before they blow warm, then eventually hot air.
404996
I have used charcoal brickets and fluid with good results. Don't skimp on the size of the pile, as when you spread them out they won't provide sufficient heat. Don't know about other fuel types.
1985110
The flame appears to move when on. There is no flame and just stacked logs while off. It looks pretty lifelike.
1638733
It sounds like it could be either: water in the kerosene, or carbon build up on the wick. Check the wick, it should be soft. If you can see carbon on it, or it feels hard, do a dry burn. Check your owners manual for directions, but be sure to let the heater go through a dry burn cycle outdoors.....it can be very smoky. Good luck.
1963947
Carb float sticks, so fuel leaks bad... I converted to tri-fuel, no issues on propane. Before I had to take apart the carb each time and fix the float.
2177909
it may be getting air in the have you tried spraying the line with soapy water like a Dawn type detergent and water and if it bubbles then you know that air in the line and possibly a leak spray water where heater hooks up at in at the propane tank hookups.. I had this happen to me it was my regulator getting air... I hope this help..
812649
Experimentation with a butane torch caused nothing other than a slight paraffin like odor (probably the bees wax component). No flame or smoke. The dab of material appeared to melt and spread over the supporting surface under direct application of the flame from the torch.
1679820
I have noticed this as well the rear has a flame that goes the full width of the BBQ grill to connect the flame on each burner. I cook on the back half of the grill and keep stuff in the front portion to keep warm\slow cook.
1930342
It's easy, just make sure you clean the grease trap often. We've had some flames, I think it's because the grease trap sits under the fire bowl, so if you forget to empty it, you end up with a fire!