No----not the elevator or the under-the-covers kind. Take a look at this picture. This is new construction. Can you tell what is wrong? A properly adjusted gas cook-top burner will be a nice even blue----with NO yellow. In this case the entire flame is yellow. Why? Actually the answer is pretty simple. This is a Natural Gas cook-top running on Propane----someone forgot to change the orifices is all----a pretty easy fix and the correct orifices may have even been included with the unit. Charles Buell
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Makes me want s'mores; looks like a great campfire. Gas stovetop burner? Not so much.
Charles,
I always learn something everytime I stop by! Great pic BTW!
Charles....was that a code violation that wasn't caught??? is it dangerous??
We noticed some gas smell at a recent home inspection. The Buyer could not smell it. It turned out to be the fireplace. It had a small leak. Glad the 'nose knows'!
Sometimes you have to live in the country to learn about LP. Or just hre a good home inspector.
This is good information to have! I never knew there was a difference.
Hi Charles, "This is new construction". "Can you tell what is wrong?" The answer - It's Electric ? LMAO
I wish I had said, " It's the orifice , stupid", LOL
Now when I go to cook something I am going to be staring at the flame to see if it is the right color.
I'm actually curious about the writing on the backsplash area. It looks like a punch list of things to still do?
Julia, will marshmallows work?
Lori, thanks----glad you find them helpful
Barbara, it is a really inefficient way to burn propane and likely has higher likelihood of carbon monoxide-----it would be a code violation likely by not meeting manufacturer's requirements
Bryan, yes the odor of a gas leak is can be pretty obvious
Glenn, for sure----not much propane in the city of Seattle----except for barbeques
Michael, yup----big difference
William I take it you are not a big fan of having gas?:)
Gene, and thinking about having bad gas?
Michael, this was some sort of staging about "homes" in general----poem-like
Charlie - Seems simple enough for me, but it's hard to believe that somebody who does this for a living overlooked one important but very simple detail.
I have seen this a couple of times recently but it usually isn't the builder but the homeowner who buys the wrong cook top...
I hope you're having a great Thursday Charles!
Paul
When I see that I immediately go to the other appliances to look for the LP sticker!
Then, because I am hypnotized by the flame, I break out the marshmallows and make smores...
Charles - As I live in an area served by propane, I had to make the same change in my range when we bought a new one a couple of years ago. You're right, almost all come with both LP and Natural, but the Natural is "naturally" the one installed. It's an easy fix, but must be done. Otherwise the range is only good for marshmallows or hot dogs cooked on a coat hanger.
Hi Charles...I knew the flames should be blue but I sure didn't know why. Thanks for the tip.
Kate
I don't know Charles, I kind of like the flame as it is, camping in the house.
Dang, CB. I knew the answer and you jumped the gun again. As to YOUR gas, Beano perhaps? :) Kate
I would never have guessed! What di I know? That's why we need YOU!
Debi
I'm glad YOU are the inspector, because that is something I would've never picked up on.
Carol, in this case it may not have been a real appliance installation company that did the installation
Paul, for sure
Jay, definately a good idea
John, do you mean to say that I can not live on only toasted marshmallows?
Kate, you are welcome
Dennis, it is kind of a happy yellow isn't it
Kate I will keep that in mind :)
Debi, now you know-----but will you remember? :)
Andi, thanks
Mr Charles,
Don't give it away. I think that your complaint has to do with the flame at the front right burner. Am I hot? Ha, Ha, Ha. Am I roasting on a spit...Ha Ha Ha, two times.
Nutsy
AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!
I didn't realize there were different orifices designed for use with Propane... (of course we don't see a lot of Propane heated homes in our area... so no reason I should have known)... but good information.
I always learn something new when I visit your blog... (like the fact that Nutsy looks delicious and would char up nicely)
Mr Charles,
I am thinking, as I mull this over, that perhaps this is actually a 240V electric range? Could that be the correct answer?
Nutsy
Charles, you are so smart. Now how many people knew that? Only my godson I'm sure. Good blog and picture.
Alan, your observation about Nutsy is so true
Nutsy, AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!
Barbara, it is only information----I am not really that smart----but thanks anyway :)
Charles, I enjoy your post along with learning something new. Thanks for the tips.
Diane, you are very welcome
Hate to try to cook a quick meal on that one. Simmer might be max temp.
Jack, it would probably do a good job of making pots and pans all black :)
Mr Charles,
I am still waiting to hear if my analysis was correct.
nutsy
Nutsy, analysis? Try psychoanalysis.
Mr Charles,
Can you please give me a straight answer? Is this an electric range that is malfunctioning?
Nutsy
Nutsy, with a good frying pan you might feel "at home on the range."
Very informative, and as always, love the pics! Re-blogging
Michael, thanks and thanks again for the reblog