OT - mouse eating through gas line on propane grill

[Nitwit]

i wondered if anyone encountered this problem. I keep my grill on my deck which is raised a few feet off the ground. Below the deck are landscape rocks to keep it looking nice, but I suspect it might also be home to some mice as it is sheltered from predators by the deck and adjacent to some pine trees which also provide shelter. Twice in the past 3 years I’ve had a hole occur in the gas hose on my Weber propane grill. Fortunately I always use the shutoff on the tank so no gas escapes. I am suspecting it might have been eaten through by a mouse. Two questions - is there anything I can wrap around the hose to prevent this? And second, I can’t remove the damaged hose from my Weber grill as there is no room for me to attach a wrench to the brass fitting. Is this something I can get a plumber to do ( the brass fitting seems seized up), or are there grill repair men which do this type of work? Thanks for any suggestions for a resolution to this pesty problem.

 

[LafayetteBear]

I recommend some flop sweat from Karen Peetz.

 

[BudatPSU]

I recommend some flop sweat from Karen Peetz.

Have her open the tank valve first and test for any leaks with a lit match.

 

[Fayette_LION]

i wondered if anyone encountered this problem. I keep my grill on my deck which is raised a few feet off the ground. Below the deck are landscape rocks to keep it looking nice, but I suspect it might also be home to some mice as it is sheltered from predators by the deck and adjacent to some pine trees which also provide shelter. Twice in the past 3 years I’ve had a hole occur in the gas hose on my Weber propane grill. Fortunately I always use the shutoff on the tank so no gas escapes. I am suspecting it might have been eaten through by a mouse. Two questions - is there anything I can wrap around the hose to prevent this? And second, I can’t remove the damaged hose from my Weber grill as there is no room for me to attach a wrench to the brass fitting. Is this something I can get a plumber to do ( the brass fitting seems seized up), or are there grill repair men which do this type of work? Thanks for any suggestions for a resolution to this pesty problem.

plumbers generally can handle all gas piping issues. Try some PB Blaster on your fitting or you may have to partially disassemble the grill to get to the fitting. Peanut butter on a mouse trap usually takes care of your mouse issue.

 

[Agoodnap]

i wondered if anyone encountered this problem. I keep my grill on my deck which is raised a few feet off the ground. Below the deck are landscape rocks to keep it looking nice, but I suspect it might also be home to some mice as it is sheltered from predators by the deck and adjacent to some pine trees which also provide shelter. Twice in the past 3 years I’ve had a hole occur in the gas hose on my Weber propane grill. Fortunately I always use the shutoff on the tank so no gas escapes. I am suspecting it might have been eaten through by a mouse. Two questions - is there anything I can wrap around the hose to prevent this? And second, I can’t remove the damaged hose from my Weber grill as there is no room for me to attach a wrench to the brass fitting. Is this something I can get a plumber to do ( the brass fitting seems seized up), or are there grill repair men which do this type of work? Thanks for any suggestions for a resolution to this pesty problem.

Post a picture of the fitting area. I'd also like to see the hole in the tubing. Seems suspicious.

 

[Shendojoe]

Neighbor just had this happen and the tank is underground. His wife said she smelled gas. So, he lit a cigarette and was going out to look when his wife went nuts. The gas company fixed the line for free and provided a metal cover for the line so it won’t happen again.

 

[justnitts]

Neighbor just had this happen and the tank is underground. His wife said she smelled gas. So, he lit a cigarette and was going out to look when his wife went nuts. The gas company fixed the line for free and provided a metal cover for the line so it won’t happen again.

 

[step.eng69]

i wondered if anyone encountered this problem. I keep my grill on my deck which is raised a few feet off the ground. Below the deck are landscape rocks to keep it looking nice, but I suspect it might also be home to some mice as it is sheltered from predators by the deck and adjacent to some pine trees which also provide shelter. Twice in the past 3 years I’ve had a hole occur in the gas hose on my Weber propane grill. Fortunately I always use the shutoff on the tank so no gas escapes. I am suspecting it might have been eaten through by a mouse. Two questions - is there anything I can wrap around the hose to prevent this? And second, I can’t remove the damaged hose from my Weber grill as there is no room for me to attach a wrench to the brass fitting. Is this something I can get a plumber to do ( the brass fitting seems seized up), or are there grill repair men which do this type of work? Thanks for any suggestions for a resolution to this pesty problem.

Lace the line with a thick coating of habanero sauce occasionally, might work.

 

[PSU87]

i wondered if anyone encountered this problem. I keep my grill on my deck which is raised a few feet off the ground. Below the deck are landscape rocks to keep it looking nice, but I suspect it might also be home to some mice as it is sheltered from predators by the deck and adjacent to some pine trees which also provide shelter. Twice in the past 3 years I’ve had a hole occur in the gas hose on my Weber propane grill. Fortunately I always use the shutoff on the tank so no gas escapes. I am suspecting it might have been eaten through by a mouse. Two questions - is there anything I can wrap around the hose to prevent this? And second, I can’t remove the damaged hose from my Weber grill as there is no room for me to attach a wrench to the brass fitting. Is this something I can get a plumber to do ( the brass fitting seems seized up), or are there grill repair men which do this type of work? Thanks for any suggestions for a resolution to this pesty problem.

Sorry. I don't have any good recipes for mouse.

 

[justnitts]

There’s a product called Stop The Rodent that is a spray on that discourages chewing, people use it on car cabling for similar reasons

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

i wondered if anyone encountered this problem. I keep my grill on my deck which is raised a few feet off the ground. Below the deck are landscape rocks to keep it looking nice, but I suspect it might also be home to some mice as it is sheltered from predators by the deck and adjacent to some pine trees which also provide shelter. Twice in the past 3 years I’ve had a hole occur in the gas hose on my Weber propane grill. Fortunately I always use the shutoff on the tank so no gas escapes. I am suspecting it might have been eaten through by a mouse. Two questions - is there anything I can wrap around the hose to prevent this? And second, I can’t remove the damaged hose from my Weber grill as there is no room for me to attach a wrench to the brass fitting. Is this something I can get a plumber to do ( the brass fitting seems seized up), or are there grill repair men which do this type of work? Thanks for any suggestions for a resolution to this pesty problem.

You should be able to remove the propane supply hose between the regulator and where it connects to the valve assembly and replace it with one like this. I can see how a mouse could easily get into the cabinet under your grill. The Weber's have alot of slotted vents that are large enough for a mouse to nice nest in the winter and come and go at their convenience.

Amazon product ASIN B00I8NRV58

 

[step.eng69]

You should be able to remove the propane supply hose between the regulator and where it connects to the valve assembly and replace it with one like this. I can see how a mouse could easily get into the cabinet under your grill. The Weber's have alot of slotted vents that are large enough for a mouse to nice nest in the winter and come and go at their convenience.

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Hell, for the price of a Weber, I would think a flex metal hose would be included.

 

[Frabjous]

Sorry. I don't have any good recipes for mouse.

Rat-atouille?

 

[paulrandythomas]

i wondered if anyone encountered this problem. I keep my grill on my deck which is raised a few feet off the ground. Below the deck are landscape rocks to keep it looking nice, but I suspect it might also be home to some mice as it is sheltered from predators by the deck and adjacent to some pine trees which also provide shelter. Twice in the past 3 years I’ve had a hole occur in the gas hose on my Weber propane grill. Fortunately I always use the shutoff on the tank so no gas escapes. I am suspecting it might have been eaten through by a mouse. Two questions - is there anything I can wrap around the hose to prevent this? And second, I can’t remove the damaged hose from my Weber grill as there is no room for me to attach a wrench to the brass fitting. Is this something I can get a plumber to do ( the brass fitting seems seized up), or are there grill repair men which do this type of work? Thanks for any suggestions for a resolution to this pesty problem.

Get a crossbow, it can double as home protection.

 

[Nitwit]

You should be able to remove the propane supply hose between the regulator and where it connects to the valve assembly and replace it with one like this. I can see how a mouse could easily get into the cabinet under your grill. The Weber's have alot of slotted vents that are large enough for a mouse to nice nest in the winter and come and go at their convenience.

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Thanks, it’s the brass fitting by the valve assembly which I can’t disconnect. There isn’t enough room to get a wrench in there to get any leverage but if I have a plumber take it off for me, I’ll look for a steel replacement hose.

 

[step.eng69]

Neighbor just had this happen and the tank is underground. His wife said she smelled gas. So, he lit a cigarette and was going out to look when his wife went nuts. The gas company fixed the line for free and provided a metal cover for the line so it won’t happen again.

Sounds terrible, not enough insurance on the husband. Have her post here, I'll give her my wife's phone number.

 

[PSU.:.]

Rat poison will do the trick

 

[ClarkstonMark]

I’d guess it is a raccoon but either way good luck

 

[LionJim]

Sounds terrible, not enough insurance on the husband. Have her post here, I'll give her my wife's phone number.

Have her call mine as well; they could probably get a group rate.

 

[jim cummings]

 

[Knip]

If you have squirrels around you home, I would bet this was done by a squirrel. I have had squirrels chew my garden hose, down spout extension pipes, and gas grill hose. I had a stainless steel sleeve put over my gas grill rubber hose to solve the chewing problem. It is a sleeve like the ones used on the hot and cold hoses going from the water spigot to the washing machine. I have a friend who had a pick truck parked in the driveway, and squirrels chewed off the spark plug wires.

 

[step.eng69]

If you have squirrels around you home, I would bet this was done by a squirrel. I have had squirrels chew my garden hose, down spout extension pipes, and gas grill hose. I had a stainless steel sleeve put over my gas grill rubber hose to solve the chewing problem. It is a sleeve like the ones used on the hot and cold hoses going from the water spigot to the washing machine. I have a friend who had a pick truck parked in the driveway, and squirrels chewed off the spark plug wires.

Four years ago, I convinced 38 squirrels to leave my bird feeders alone. Red squirrels are notorious for damaging property appertinences.

 

[Colorado Man]

Four years ago, I convinced 38 squirrels to leave my bird feeders alone. Red squirrels are notorious for damaging property appertinences.

Did you have a conference with them? Get them to sign an MOU? The squirrels around me will chew any thing exposed, porch furniture, deck wood, Christmas tree lights, electrical wiring, et. al.

 

[step.eng69]

Did you have a conference with them? Get them to sign an MOU? The squirrels around me will chew any thing exposed, porch furniture, deck wood, Christmas tree lights, electrical wiring, et. al.

.... .17 caliber HMR

 

[Carl Spackler]

You should be able to remove the propane supply hose between the regulator and where it connects to the valve assembly and replace it with one like this. I can see how a mouse could easily get into the cabinet under your grill. The Weber's have alot of slotted vents that are large enough for a mouse to nice nest in the winter and come and go at their convenience.

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Beat me to it, a great solution Peetz!

 

[Carl Spackler]

.... .17 caliber HMR

Love to have one but don't want to pay that much. Mighty nice lever action!

 

[bmusser24]

You should be able to find a braided stainless steel hose to replace your existing holy hose.

 

[john4psu]

Time to go after that mouse.

 

[Pinkhippo PeanutButter]

Isn't it as much of a concern that there would be mice in the grill, used for cooking, with all the diseases & crap that they bring.

I realize that it's will be hot, and probably sterilized, but still kind of gross.

 

[Talpsu]

Is this a genesis grill? And is it the hose that connects to the tank with the regulator?

If so it's pretty easy. Just take off the back panel and the connection should be right there on the left hand side. You will need two wrenches though because the regulator hose connects to fitting there which connects to another hose that runs to the manifold. The second hose will sometimes try to spin. You can even take the bracket off that holds this connection but you shouldn't need too

 

[fastlax16]

Isn't it as much of a concern that there would be mice in the grill, used for cooking, with all the diseases & crap that they bring.

I realize that it's will be hot, and probably sterilized, but still kind of gross.

You run the grill for a couple of hours and you're more than good to go. I forgot my weber was on for an afternoon and it was well past the 600 degrees the temp gauge goes up to.