My Carver P4 works fine at moderate temperatures. Below freezing and down to about 25 degrees F, it takes about 2 cycles (2 trys per cycle) before ignition occurs. Now, with temps down below that--14 last night--it just won't ignite even after 4-5 cycles. I have propane, and I can hear (?) the sparker at the proper point in the attempt, but never any combustion. The panel goes to a solid red light which means low pressure or "control failure." The stove burners seem to burn normally, so I think my propane pressure is OK. I have two tanks and switching doesn't make any difference, so that tests two regulators, one new last summer, the other original ('87). I'm betting when the whole system is back above freezing, it will work. Has anyone else with a Carver had this sort of a problem, or does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks, Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado |
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