I converted My Smoke Vault 24 to natural gas per Camp Chef and it was running fine getting temps 350°+ F. I had trouble some times keeping them low. After a few years, I cannot seem to get over 260°/270° F on high. I cleaned the head, vacuumed, scrubbed with water, checked the gas ports, blew out the Venturi (?) and still am limited on temp. I’d like to do another turkey this season but it’s not gonna work well unless I can get the temps back up. I can’t find any additional guidance on cleaning or maintenance on the SV24. Anyone have any advice or direction to getting the temp back up?
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Maybe your burner needs replaced? -
Sounds like the flow restrictor in the regulator might be stuck on. Take hose off the tank, turn the temp dial all the way to high for a few minutes and then set back to normal range. Might even give the regulator a few light taps. Hook hose back up to tank and then slowly turn tank valve to a half turn and light. Slowly open tank valve but no more than 2 or 3 turns. If temps rise higher then the restrictor is back to normal. If they don’t then might need to purchase a new regulator.Comment
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If the flow was applied fast enough the restrictor could trigger no matter propane or natural. I know a fellow in town who has added a small valve inline on his hose because he has experienced it with his natural gas supply regulator the gas company installed in his backyard so he could connect his Vault and griddle to the house piping.
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Thank you all for the advice! I tried to reset the regulator a couple times with no success. Looks like I’m contacting Camp Chef for some parts.Comment
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Following up, way late. I cleaned the burner with a brush (a couple times), checked the hose, and it started working again. Something must have needed to be shaken out.Comment
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