Possible cure---don't run at night, and reinstall the muffler! Problem solved! And--why worry about it--the flame is what makes the engine run! If no flame--no run!! Simple question---simple solution!

The idea of double stacking the grates is brilliant, no extra stuff needed (though you will lose use of the now-naked burner for the duration.) However, the little cast-iron flame tamer laid on top of the existing grate may do the trick equally well. (Always did for me.) And it does double duty, when not in use taming flame, as a counter-top trivet. Cost is usally less than $10. For prolonged, very low temp simmers you might find the double-grate plus flame tamer to be the way to go. In those cases it's not likely you'll be using every burner, so the temporary loss of one hob won't be critical. Another possibility would be to figure a way to raise the grate up to some level between 1X to 2X its height. Simple little bits or bars of iron or steel might do the trick once you discover the optimal height for the kind of simmering you want to do. L.

My plumber checked the gas pressure and said it is fine. It is LP but the tech that Capital sent said it had been converted properly and it was adjusted as much as he was able; however he agreed that it was not functioning properly and he followed up with Bob at Capital, who claims this is how it is supposed to work. I am by no means handy and I don't feel comfortable taking anything apart to switch out parts or anything. I have to trust the service tech Capital sent. It does turn down. Capital claims a 138° Simmer temperature. We put a pot of water at the lowest setting and measured 193°. Bob blames us for doing the test wrong, saying we used the wrong sized pot, but would not give any specifics on how to do the test correctly. Not that it should matter, because their literature that claims 138° does not give any parameters like pot size. I have 8 burners and they only one I can use for everything except boiling water is the simmer burner. All this aside, I am most upset at these guys for leaving this fireball in my home for months without giving a damn about my family's safety. My builder has a Wolf and said at the highest setting, the flames go maybe an inch above the grate. This is what I get for taking a chance on Capital...an unsafe product in my home and zero customer service from anyone who profited off it.

Thanks, everyone! I was going to go with the mitered edge as I like the thicker "look" -- then realized about the impact to the height! So I was second-guessing and need to decide ASAP if I'm going to change. Just looking for some clear direction! :) I also have a 37" high counter in my basement bar area :). If there's one thing to know about me, I will make a decision today, and regret it at night.... BTW - this is the main floor bathroom - not really a powder room as it has a shower in it. No bedrooms on this floor but many a visitor has slept throughout the first floor on sleepovers/holidays/etc. Kids are in college/grown. I'm 5'4", husband 6'4". I was torn more for perhaps guests and the future owners w/ young kids....