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Check the thermocouple

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Turn off all power to the hot tub as soon as you realize it is overheating. The spa should have an automatic shut off when the water temperature reaches about 112 degrees fahrenheit. Call your hot tub dealer or manufacturer for service options. There are a variety of conditions that could lead to the overheating of your hot tub, but may differ in various hot tub models and brands. Check the water level of the hot tub. Low water levels could be the culprit for the over heating, so you may just need to add more water to the hot tub.Check the shut-off valves in the hot tub. If they are closed while the hot tub heater is on, it could cause the water to reach unsafe temperatures.Clean the hot tub filter. A dirty filter could be blocking the flow of water, causing the water to sit in the hot tub and overheat.Turn the power back on after finding the problem and talking to the hot tub dealer. The hot tub will probably not start back up until the water reaches a safe temperature

The first consumable part to fail on a gas patio heater is the thermcouple, these can last anywhere between 1 year to 6 years. When faulty it will cause the heater to shut off when turned on at pilot. Found this site very useful patio heater problem solving.

Check that there are no leaks, to do a leakage test see patio guide to problem solving. If OK then check the thermocouple, when worn out they will cause the pilot to switch off.

Hi, First check if you have a full tank and that the pipes are clear of any insects, water or debris. Next see if you have a spark where the pilot is, if you can hear the piezo clicking but cannot see a spark then check the lead. Sometimes the lead can get loose and short out lower down and prevent the spark from reaching the pilot. You may need to take the lead out to fully check. If you have a spark and gas is reaching the pilot then check the tilt switch, if faulty it can turn the gas valve off. To check you can just short out the tilt switch, found this site very useful patio heater problem solving.

Look for dust or contaminants inside the pilot safety device. Blow it out with shop air or flush it with rust buster. If yours is electronic look for contaminated flame sensing device. Clean it with emory cloth and rock on. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

The gas tank should sit inside the housing on top of the base. There is usually a cut out section to allow access to switch on/off the tank. Always best to switch the tank off when not in use. If you need some more info found this site very useful patio heater gas.

Several things can cause the problem you're having.

1. Low gas pressure due to a near empty tank or the heaters regulator is locked up and only
allows a small amount of gas to get the pilot. To solve this, turn the gas tank valve OFF & dis-
connect the hose from the tank. Wait 5 minutes & reconnect the hose to the tank. Open the gas
valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow). Once the valve is fully open, light the pilot
and hold the gas control valve in for 30 seconds to 60 seconds. After that time, release the control
valve knob. Did the pilot stay lit? If so, problem solved. If it didn't you will need to replace the
heater's Hose/Regulator Assembly. You can use the same one that's for a gas grill. And find it at
any hardware store or home center that sells grills and accessories for about $30.00.

2. The pilot is dirty and needs to be cleaned. Use a can of compressed air with a straw nozzle (like you clean your computer with) to blow out the pilot tip.

3. The thermocouple has failed and needs to be replaced. If this is the case, you can order a new thermocouple for Blue Rhino (1.800.762.1142) , the manufacturer of your Patio Heater.

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Mike, the problem started when you turned the new tank ON. But, it is correctable most of the time.

Turn the LP tank valve OFF and disconnect the hose from the tank. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose to the tank. Open the gas valve VERY, VERY, SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow). Once the tank valve is fully open, light the pilot and hold the gas control valve in for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Release the control valve and turn it to the ON position. Did the burner light and does the flame height look correct? If so, you solved the problem. Just remember to always turn the tank valve on Very, Very Slowly.

If the above didn't solve the problem, you will need to replace the heater's Hose/Regulator Assembly. A gas Grill's Hose Regulator Assembly should work and you can purchase one from any hardware store of home center that sells grills & accessories for about $30.00. Take your old one with you for comparison purposes.

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Clean the pilot using a can of compressed air with a straw nozzle (like you clean your computer with) and while you're at it, clean the burner, using a brush and the canned compressed air to blow it out. Insects like to build nest in these heaters when they're not in use.

Be sure to turn the LP gas tank OFF and disconnect the hose from the tank, before attempting any cleaning. When you reconnect the hose to the tank, open the gas valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow) until it's fully open. Then light the pilot & hold the control knob in for 30 to 60 seconds, before releasing it and turning it to the ON position.

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You may well have to purge the gas line as there will be air in there , as the pilot injector is very small it would take ages for the air to come out .

If you are running on butane try switching to propane, on cold nights butane will slow down and go out. If using propane then the first consumable item that fails on a patio heater is a Thermcouple, this will cause the pilot to go out if worn. Found this site very useful with lots of Patio Heater Problem pages.

It's possible, Cal, but it could be that the burner and the pilot assembly simply need a thorough cleaning. As, insects love to build nest in the heating part, when they are not being used.

If after cleaning the unit thoroughly, you still have the problem, you can purchase the Thermocouple from the manufacturer, Blue Rhino 1.800.762.1142.

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line could be plugged try clearing , or you could have air in the line which would take ages to come out as pilot is very small , best to purge gas line of air then try and relight

I am not sure which flame you hear light. The pilot light flame or the burner flame? In any event, the burner and the pilot assembly need to be cleaned. Insects love to build nest in these types of heaters, when they're not in use. When that happens, the pilot and/or the burner get's clogged.

A shop vac with a hose and brush attachment work well in cleaning the heater parts. Canned compressed air with a straw nozzle (like you clean your computer with) does well in blowing out the pilot tip and around the entire pilot assembly.

Be sure to turn the gas tank valve OFF and disconnect the hose and remove the tank, before attempting to clean the unit. When you replace the tank and reconnect the hose, be sure to open the gas tank valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion slow).

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Good Morning.
Propane tanks as you know have a regulator for safety and also designed for regulated pressure. Some of the regulators on in line and some are right off the top of the tank. What the regulator is like a diaphragm, it allows pressure from tank to go through to your device you are operating. Its kind of like a thermostat on a car that opens and closes with temperature as demand calls for it. Difference is the propane regulator is designed for pressure at a regulated psi (pressure per square inch) So, maybe replace regulator..

BUT before we do that, here is my logic. Sense you said it has automatic igniter and won't light, a person would think, well maybe the flint electronic lighter might be worn out and needs replacing. I am not convinced on that, BECAUSE, you said you tried to light it with a match, but still wont light. As you know, the electronic ignition lighter is made to spark and light so a person does not have to use a match. Now, that being said, if it was getting gas, it should of lit right up. So, now it tells me it is only in two areas the problem of not lighting. The propane regulator, or the main gas line going to the igniter. So, if you can follow me on this, i will try and explain what to do.

Where the gas would normally come out if igniter was working, i am sure has some tubes, small pipes, port holes, etc... What you need to do is get a sewing needle, or something of that sort and try and poke (clean) holes.( DO NOT use tooth pick as if breaks off in ports or holes, will cause more blockage)

Here is my point, you either have a bad regulator, even though you have fresh tank of propane, but the regulator if not working right, will not propane to get through, OR you have the tubes, ports that come into the unit or carbon up to the point of blockage for propane to flow.

ANOTHER NOTE: sense you said it does eventually light with a match after a long time, but then on runs on low for a few minutes then shuts off. This tells me there is a restriction or possible blockage. Again, this could be cause from regulator, or tubes that flow the propane by the ignition. Think of it like a barbeque, that get cakes up from cooking on the grill, needs to be cleaned.

I hope this helps, if this helped please respond with proper rating, and feel free to contact me for additional information that i possibly could help you with. Thanks Mike

Sounds like the Thermocouple has failed and needs to be replaced. It's not difficult to do. But, finding the part may be. Blue Rhino, is the manufacturer for Endless Summer Patio Heaters, so start there.