Sunflower/mr heater problem.

[Chad Holst]

First, Happy New year to everyone. Its been a while since i have stopped bye to say "hi".

Anyway, I have a Sunflower, tank top style heater. Does anyone know what i can clean, adjust, replace, that will stop it from "flaming up". I just changed the thermocupler, so thats fine. I get a flame raising 3-5 inches above the top of the heater, even on low. It runs fine, and doesnt seem to use anymore/less gas but its not very safe, and actually heats up my 4 man clam a bit too much on low even. Im going on a big fishing trip this weekend, and need to know if i need to buy a new one, or if i can fix this problem.

Thanks guys/Gals for any advise.

Please use small words and type slow, as i dropped out of mr heater school after the teacher kept arguing that its "ok" that Hawaii has an interstate.

[tunrevir]

Try adjusting the washer type nut near the base of the unit. You may have to unscrew the thermocoupler and twist the whole "sunflower" portion. Also check the jet inside the little circle hole on the upright and make sure it is open and clear.

Tunrevir~

[peerchking]

tunrevir hit it with the adjustment.It sounds like it's not getting enough air mixed with the gas.

[Chad Holst]

Actually i did loosen that washer, and spun the whole sunflower around a few times. It changed the color of the flame from blue (what it is now) to orange, and then after a few more turns it went green.

There is an "air hole", or what would appear to be an air intake at the base of that shaft. Inside those holes are what i am guessing is the spot that the propane shoots out, and mixes with the air. When is spin the sunflower, the propane ejection spot adjusts up and down. Do i want that ejection farther up, or farther down, for the problem i have? I did move it quiet a bit (4-5 spins eaither way) and it didnt seam to solve the flame issue. Tunrevir, you mention cleaning the jet? what part would that be? the spot that the propane shoots out?

Thanks for the help.