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Stovetop Burner
I noticed the flame 🔥 on the stovetop burners has yellow tips. What causes this and is it an issue?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Stovetop Burner
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I noticed the flame 🔥 on the stovetop burners has yellow tips. What causes this and is it an issue?

Yellow tips or flames are usually caused by to rich a mixture, not enough air is being pulled into the burner.
Under the stovetop, you will find the air intake venturi for each burner. Try vacuuming each venturi and cleaning the burners.
If that doesn't do it, check the propane pressure.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
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Thanks, Larry!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Stovetop Burner
Reply #3
"...you will find the air intake venturi for each burner. Try vacuuming each venturi and cleaning the burners."

Ordinary pipe cleaners are helpful for that job!  ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
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Greg, is it the same on all three burners and does it get worse with all the burners on together? It's usually just a house keeping issue. If it gets worse with all three burners on it could be a gas pressure issue.

Jon
1994 MB

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Greg, is it the same on all three burners and does it get worse with all the burners on together? It's usually just a house keeping issue. If it gets worse with all three burners on it could be a gas pressure issue.

Hi Jon.  With all three burners going at once, the yellow becomes 
more prevalent the longer they are on; initially the flame is pretty blue.

I think when I replace the tank shut-off valve, I’ll do the regulator as well since I believe it is original.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264