It looks as if it would be unstable up on the three legs when full of water. Is this really the case? Is anyone aware of ignitor issues? Will my Coleman propane hose fit this to use on a large propane tank?
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Folks are not mentioning two vital things here. One, the thing is only heated by the stove for a few minutes to reach temperature. After that you remove the cylinder (the Zodi) from the base if you want. No real reason not to, if camping, you are just sitting the tank on the ground. The bare earth covered with grass, dirt, or rock. I am at a loss as to why folks are commenting as if you shower with this Zodi on the stand, over a stove. Nothing could be simpler. Light a propane stove and heat water for 3-5 minutes. Turn stove off and place Zodi on the ground. The handle you pump for pressurizing the Zodi is, well, a handle. Take your shower without stepping on, sitting on, or placing the stove base in your toddlers mouth. Really not much to talk about here. I just felt compelled to add a real answer after some of the misleading Danger Danger warnings. If frying a turkey on a wooden porch, everything before me is applicable. But when heating water to 100-105 degrees in the woods with a self contained high quality aluminum tank, not so much.
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I bought one of these a while back and once the legs are on it's pretty sturdy, I have had large pots of water on it without issue. I haven't had much luck getting a griddle on there though because the guides for pots/skillets/woks keep it too far off the flame.
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I have tried operating the Wave-3 on one pound cylinders with a suitable regulator and hose. The heater would quit after a few hours due to the pressure drop in the propane bottle as the liquid boils and cools. A 11 pound cylinder has worked fine. I would expect that a 4.25 pound cylinder would also work fine, but have not tried it. The mercaptan in the propane tends to stay in the bottle as propane boils away and gets very concentrated as the bottle empties. Other than the objectionable smell from the heater when this happens, excessive mercaptan is bad for the life of the catalyst.
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Suprised it was damaged!! Mine was packed like a very well! As for the temp? I had that problem yesterday. Smoked a pork roast. Fired up just fine and was running too hot 250! Had both burners on low and both dampers open all the way. So, I turned the valve back on the propane tank. Next think I know the temp is at 150 and when I turn it up the temp will not increase. I shut everything down. Opened the valve on the propane tank all the way and restarted it. Worked fine after that. The propane regulators are very cheap now days and seem to have some issues. I have only used it 3 times and here are some suggestions. Keep what you are smoking if it is a small amount at the same level as the temp gauge. Only use 1 burner at a time. Why? When the 1st one burns out of wood chips you start the other. Then you can change out the chips and it is not hot. Wrap the pans in tin foil! They stay nice and it is an easy clean up when you are done. I am also looking into getting a very thin fire proof seal for the door. It is metal against metal and leaks some smoke. May not be worth the cost but a thought. Also..Make sure you burn it off!! Do it slow and work the vents and the doors as it heats up! They will stick! Hope this helps! Going to do a big turkey this weekend?! Yikes!!!
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I've had no problems at all with mine. Here are a few suggestions: (1) Does gas flow and just not ignite by pushing the igniter? If so, you can use a match or lighter to get it going. (2) Do you smell gas under the unit, but not in the fire box? Check to see that the nozzles are inserted into the venturi ports--also, make sure they are JUST inserted--air has to mix in where the side openings are. (3) Do you not smell any gas? Make use that the tank is full and that the screw in is all the way in and then that the gas valve is fully open. Those are the only things that come to mind.
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I use it hanging from the side of the tank. You can monitor it better. I was afraid if it was under gravel or any rocks it might melt or make the rocks or gravel hot.
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The flame is open to the atmosphere even though it is inside the metal housing and it could build up carbon monoxide. If installed where the previously existing gas water heater was, and the exhaust pipe is vented to the outside, it should be ok ... but check with your local authorities to be sure. I doubt this one will work on a gravity feed system. It takes pressure for the ignitor to light the burner, and even off of the well pump where I live I sometimes have to run the kicker or accessory pump to boost the pressure enough to keep the burners lit. I know that some appliances can be changed from natural gas to propane & vice-versa by changing the delivery ports and the regulators, but I don't think the company makes a crossover kit for this unit. There are On Demand Water Heaters on the market that are already natural gas however. Just my opinion ... I think by the time you buy and install everything you would need to make this unit work for you, it would be easier and probably less costly to buy one that is natural gas, will run on a gravity feed system and can be mounted where you need it to be mounted. PS: They do make the On Demands in electric models as well. Those may be installed indoors since there is no flame.
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I've used one outside for about 8 years (with a fair amount of sub-freezing temps - Upstate SC) & the only problem I've had was in using a 3/4" hose for the discharge. It got clogged & burnt up the motor. Getting ready to order another one & use a larger hose. I will also use some sort of screening on the top grillwork of the sump box.
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I doubt it...there is a metal tube in the shape of a circle that the lava rock surrounds...if it were wood the gas would be right up against it. I'm not sure how that would work with any propane/wood combination, but I don't know a lot about it. Maybe someone else has a better idea :)
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mine ran fine on propane for two weeks in a test environment, home before taking on trip. I did not see any problems with it on propane. might check on propane pressure, try another regulator.
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Both the people I know who actually own this grill have gotten themselves the adapter (with hose) that lets you use refillable "20 pound" (and other sizes) propane tanks. There is plenty of room on the bottom rack for a tank this size. This way only the fairly compact (and flexible) hose is dangling from the connection port behind the timer. (And, by the way, WHY did they make timer only capable of 99 minutes time?)
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Yes No Problem.. I used a 3/8 air gun and it doesn't faze it. Also it doesn't run all the time. I can blow myself off with the air hose with out it coming on and whe it does, It's run time is short. I'm used to 60-120 gallons.. This thing really surprises me..
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Cliff, I have my camper in storage right now or I would measure it. I bought mine so I could move my propane grill to a table away from my camper. I had no problems, just connected all of it with no alterations at all.
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There is no approved method of using a large tank. I suppose a clever person could rig an an adapter but I do not condone this behavior. Also the heater is supported by the 1 lb bottle, and that would require additional rigging. All in all not worth going against the mfg's recommendations.
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No way the nipple should slide back and forth..and that could certainly explain why you are not getting any propane. Try the connector/hose on a different (empty or full) tank and see if it still is that loose.
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I have used in many times and I never had a issue with it being unstable, make sure that you take pump out when heating, and you don't fill it with water, you need room for the pump and air space, I take it off the burner to pump and use the hot water. Your hose will fit if it has the proper adapter
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I'm just a shade tree mechanic...if that. It definitely sounds like he hooked something up wrong. I did it myself and the only issue I had was with the screws that hold the fuel rails (1 snapped off at the head). Sorry I couldn't help.