I have a 36" Blackstone griddle and I know several hundred eggers have one too. I haven't used it in awhile but there aren't any obstructions like wasp or spider nests that I can see.
I can only get the griddle temp to about 300*F as measured directly over the burner tubes. With 15000 BTU per burner, 60000 total, seems it should get a lot hotter for searing steaks and such.
I measured with a surface temp gage and a couple of other reliable thermometers. They all read the same.
The tank is full and works well on all other propane appliances.
I can find any decent info about the regulator.
What psi should it be and will an aftermarket adjustable (0 to 30 PSI) work?
I also don't know if these regulators have any sort of excessive flow protection like I've heard about with the new propane grills. There's supposed to be some way to reset them if the grill won't get up to normal temps.
What surface temp are you folks getting with all 4 burners on high?
Thanks for any help ya'll can offer.
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Here is a link that explains it better than I can. It is about gas grills, but same regulator.
http://community.homedepot.com/howto/DiscussionDetail/My-LP-Gas-Grill-wont-heat-up-like-it-used-to-Help-9065000000009jO
I used the IR thermo from Thermoworks.
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Lit - Which regulator do you have now?
The griddle stabilized at 350 so I think the problem is solved.
Hello!
Thank you for contacting us!
If your griddle is having trouble lighting correctly, here are a few suggestions to try:
1-The regulator has a safety mechanism that can be tripped. To reset the regulator, turn the griddle and your propane tank off. Then disconnect the regulator hose from the propane tank and let everything sit for 5-10 minutes. This allows the regulator to reset. When you turn on your griddle, turn on the tank first (do this gradually), and then your griddle burner(s). This should help keep the safety from engaging unnecessarily. Here is our Blackstone Products Regulator Reset video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er0sOanacDs
2-If you’re still having trouble, check the air gates. There is a tiny silver screw at the front of each burner that you can loosen and slide the metal air gate more open or closed. We prefer to have the air gate half closed. Sometimes in wind, we close them a little more. This adjusts the air to gas ratio.
3-One final suggestion I have is that you may have some sort of blockage in your burner tubes. You can solve this a few different ways-just pick what's easiest for you. You can use a coat hanger that has been straightened out with a hook at one end to clear any debris. You could also use a narrow bottle brush (don't use metal bristles), and use that to clean up any blockage. The third way is to use an air hose and blow out any blockage. *Use caution with this method and use safety glasses or goggles.
If none of those things work, it is probably a regulator problem and we can easily send you out a new one if necessary.
A new regulator costs $20.00 and you would be able to call us to order one.
If there is anything else I can help with please let me know!
Have a wonderful day!
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