Please reply in the original post so the information is actually kept properly. Thanks!

I don't see that post either. The URL that you provided doesn't work

i tried pasting as comment here and it wont show up either.....

does anyone know how to get this working?

my email is my user name at gmail

i can send it by email for anyone that is interested to discuss.

Sorry for being confusing but everytime I tried to put the details and pictures on either a new thread or reply, it won't show up, that's why I am offering up my email.

I cannot even post a summary....

You do seem to be able to comment here. So, why don't you tell us what you want to say.

actually when i comment here... whenever i inlcude what i want to ask... it does not post.... i think there is some keyword houzz has filtered to manual screening.....

How curious. I’ve emailed strikeraj: the missing comments relate the details of a plan to modify a burner using a drill (and swapping out the orifice). Have I been oblique enough to avoid censorious moderation? We shall see, once I click submit.

May one speak of drilling holes?

From what you are saying, I take it you are considering modifying an existing burner head to upgrade its BTU rating. This has been mentioned in the past, but I am not aware of anybody ever actually going ahead with it. While in principle this is possible, I wouldn't recommend attempting.

If you look online, it is possible to buy the original Bluestar burner heads from part suppliers; all of the different power ratings are available. That's a much easier and importantly safer solution. If you go this route, you'll also have to install the matching jet orifice, you'll have to adjust the air shutters, and you probably have to adjust the minimum flame height. There should be videos published by Bluestar that show you how to do all of this. So, the manufacturer is actually really helpful in providing both parts and instructions.

Bluestar ranges are built very modular and components are technically interchangeable. This is convenient for servicing them, and Bluestar generally tends to prefer sending out parts and instructions rather than rolling a truck. So, some amount of maintenance by the owner is expected and condoned by Bluestar.

But very importantly, Bluestar only rates its RCS series of ranges up to 15kBTU per burner head, the RNB series up to 22kBTU and the Platinum series up to 25kBTU. There also are restrictions on total output for all combined burners that you can find on Bluestar's website. That's why Bluestar will generally verify your serial number before selling you parts, even if not all resellers enforce the same restrictions. If you exceed any of these parameters, you are on your own as to the safety of your appliance. Your home owner's insurance might or might not approve if you operate your appliance this way, and it certainly is possible to make mistakes that would result in catastrophic failure. Please heed this warning.

It would appear that, absent context, one may. Well! Having had my own very brief summary disappeared, it does seem that there is a silent censorial hand at work. It’s not paranoia if etc…

I wonder if pastebin links would provide sufficient indemnification for the powers that be. Get your samizdat on, strikeraj!

My comment showed up after a couple of hours. I tried to keep information very generic and only referred to official instructions by the manufacturer. That shouldn't be controversial.

Also, I forgot to mention this earlier, but if you order parts, please remember that some of the components in your range might have aged over time. I found that the flange of my venturi tubes had warped after almost 10 years of heavy use. So, after removing the burner head, I didn't feel it was safe to reattach it to the same venturi tube.

I ordered a new tube and a new gasket at the same time. Alternatively, high-temperature RTV silicone sealant can be used; it's a little more forgiving if the flange has only just started to warp.

Similarly, you'll need to remove the spark igniter from the old burner head and install it in the new head. This is a user-replaceable part that Bluestar intends for you to take off. But unfortunately, the screws that they install have a tendency to seize up after a couple of years. If you don't have any luck taking out the old screw, just buy a new igniter (you might have a few spare ones that came with your range; or if you ask nicely your appliance dealer might give you some for free).

Make sure you fasten the screw tightly. It is important that there is good contact between the igniter base and the burner head.

Thank you for your reply M.

My original post just got up :)