Gummed up gas hob jets

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The flames from the burners on the gas hob were getting very weak in spite op the gas bottle being nearly full.

Someone said that the burner jets can , over time , get bunged up with residue from the burnt gas.

I gave them a rub with a soapy cloth and poked the jet with a bristle from a nylon washing up brush and there was some improvement.

I'd like to give the burners a good clean out. The jet holes are quite fine so I don't want to poke something like a needle in which is going to enlarge the hole.

Has anyone else had this problem ? What is the best way to clean the burners out ? I thought maybe fuse wire or is there a solvent I could use?

Thanks, Wes

 

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Are you sure it is not the gas regulator getting bunged up and reducing the amount of gas getting to the hob?

Just a thought as this is a more common problem than blocked jets?

Jim

 

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Are you sure it is not the gas regulator getting bunged up and reducing the amount of gas getting to the hob?

Just a thought as this is a more common problem than blocked jets?

Jim

Thanks Jim

That was my first port of call - a new regulator but it didn'thelp. I think I'll persist with the bristle !

Cheers, Wes