Admin Can I convert my propane grill to natural gas?
A conversion kit enables you to turn a propane gas grill into a natural gas grill. Refer to your grill’s rating label to find out which conversion kit you will need.
Which orifice is larger propane or natural gas?
Natural gas is a much lower pressure gas than propane and converting the appliance to one or the other gases requires that the differing pressure is compensated for. The reason for this is because natural gas orifices are larger than propane orifices strictly because of gas service pressure.
How much does it cost to switch from propane to natural gas?
Appliance conversion cost: If you currently use propane and want to switch to natural gas, you’ll need to modify your appliances. Moving to natural gas-ready equipment can cost from $500 to $5,000, depending on the design and age of your current propane system.
What is the difference between a natural gas orifice and a propane orifice?
Because of gas service pressure, natural gas orifices are larger than propane ones. Attempting to use a propane appliance with natural gas will likely result in a very small flame or no burner flame because of the lower pressure gas and the smaller orifice.
Can you convert propane grill to natural gas Weber?
Weber Barbecue Grills Can Be Converted To Natural Gas or to Liquid Propane Fuel For Cooking. Although Weber does not permit gas conversions any longer the policy does not make the process any less simple than it has always been.
Can you convert any grill to natural gas?
Not every propane grill can use natural gas, so be sure to consult your owner’s manual. Many LP grills have manufacturer ‘dual-fuel labels’ showing they can be converted to NG. If so, then the manufacturer will offer conversion kits via their website or other retail outlets. You’ll need to buy a natural gas grill.
What size orifice do I need for propane grill?
A propane stove orifice size is about 0.082 inches (drill size 45), but the valve on a similar stove that uses natural gas needs an orifice that is almost 0.125 inches (drill size 35).
Can you use propane orifice with natural gas?
They are not interchangeable. You never want to use an orifice that is drilled for Natural Gas on Propane or Propane for Natural Gas. Using a Natural Gas orifice on a Propane grill will produce an abnormally large flame due to too much gas flowing through the hole and can be extremely dangerous.