Any problem converting subject? What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson

"Seamus J. Wilson" wrote in message

Any problem converting subject? What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson

Change regulator unless it has a dual setting.
Change the orfice.
Adjust the pressure. Takes special equipment.

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Any problem converting subject? What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson


I recently converted a beer brewing kettle from propane to natural gas. I
removed the regulator and plumbed the gas line in. The orifice was then
drilled out to about 1.5 times it original size. I did not know how much to
drill it so I snuck up on it using a drill index in about 5 steps until I
thought that the flame was about the same as it was with propane.

Depending on the brand there may be a conversion kit.

I looked into it for my Weber a few years ago and it wasn't cheap
(over $100) so I opted to buy a second grill.

And I've discovered the huge advantages of having two grills when you
entertain.

Shaun Eli
www.BrainChampagne.com
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On Sep 10, 2:50*pm, Shaun Eli wrote:
Depending on the brand there may be a conversion kit.

I looked into it for my Weber a few years ago and it wasn't cheap
(over $100) so I opted to buy a second grill.

And I've discovered the huge advantages of having two grills when you
entertain.

Shaun Eliwww.BrainChampagne.com
Brain Champagne: *Clever Comedy for Smart Minds (sm)

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Just by clicking reply, I reproduced your post.

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On Sep 10, 2:50 pm, Shaun Eli wrote:
Depending on the brand there may be a conversion kit.

I looked into it for my Weber a few years ago and it wasn't cheap
(over $100) so I opted to buy a second grill.

And I've discovered the huge advantages of having two grills when you
entertain.

Shaun Eliwww.BrainChampagne.com
Brain Champagne: Clever Comedy for Smart Minds (sm)

this posting copyright 2009 by Shaun Eli. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any form, including reposting on other websites, is
strictly prohibited by law.

"Just by clicking reply, I reproduced your post.

Should my attorney expect a call from your attorney?"

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this posting copyright 2009 by Shaun Eli. All rights
reserved.
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websites, is
strictly prohibited by law.

Just by clicking reply, I reproduced your post.

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On Sep 10, 1:23*pm, "Seamus J. Wilson" wrote:
Any problem converting subject? *What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson

Unless the grill is listed by CSA International, or another nationally
recognized testing laboratory, as a duel fuel appliance it cannot be
safely converted. Both the regulator and the burner orifice would
need to be changed out. If a matched regulator and orifice are not
used; or if the venturi piping itself is too small for natural gas;
the appliance may malfunction the consequences of which can be quite
dire. If you undertake a do it yourself conversion and botch the job
you can jeopardize your fire insurance coverage on any fire that
results from that conversion.
--
Tom Horne

NG is much lower pressure than propane. The threads for the
gas line shouldn't be much trouble. Hook your local NG
supply line into the burner. Don't use the propane
regulator. You'll have to drill the orifice a bit larger.
Like the other fellow said, try a little larger, and a bit
larger later, if that's not enough flame.

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Any problem converting subject? What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson

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Any problem converting subject? What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson

The dealer may have a conversion kit. New regulator, new orifices, adjust
to get the blue flame.

Check local regulations. Some require the grill to be permanently mounted
and hard piped, no flex line.

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Any problem converting subject? What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson

Asking that here is like asking what is the weather going to be tomorrow.
About 95. But probably not where you are at.

Converting from one to the other is no big deal. Orifices and pipes and
valve and regulators are all available. As mentioned, check codes, as you
want it right for insurance purposes. You MAY have a problem finding the
right orifices and "stuff" to do the job depending on the age and model of
your unit.

Weigh the options of less portability, different cooking characteristics,
cost, etc, and decide whether it might just be best to buy a propane too.

I know in some situations, there is construction, remodel, demolition, or
age that dictates killing a natural gas cooking station.

Steve

On Sep 11, 11:42*am, "SteveB" wrote:
"Seamus J. Wilson" wrote in ...

Any problem converting subject? *What would I have to do?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson

Asking that here is like asking what is the weather going to be tomorrow.
About 95. *But probably not where you are at.

Converting from one to the other is no big deal. *Orifices and pipes and
valve and regulators are all available. *As mentioned, check codes, as you
want it right for insurance purposes. *You MAY have a problem finding the
right orifices and "stuff" to do the job depending on the age and model of
your unit.

Weigh the options of less portability, different cooking characteristics,
cost, etc, and decide whether it might just be best to buy a propane too.

I know in some situations, there is construction, remodel, demolition, or
age that dictates killing a natural gas cooking station.

Steve


I just did the conversion on a Charmglow. In this case, there was a
$50 conversion kit because it is sold as dual fuel. But here's what
the conversion actually consists of:

1 - Propane regulator and hose are removed and replaced with just a NG
hose, no regulator. The cost of just the hose would be about $40,
so it makes the whole kit a better option.

2- Burner orifices get removed and are not replaced.

3 - Bezels behind the burner turn on knobs get replaced. New ones say
Natural Gas and have a stop that shortens how far the knob will turn.
At first I thought this was to limit the max amount it will open.
But instead, it limits how low the burner can be set. I'm assuming
if you lowered it all the way like you could with propane, with NG the
flame might go out.

I've seen discussions online where folks converted other ones
themselves without a kit by just replacing the hose and drilling out
the orifices to a slightly larger size. I even saw a table of drill
sizes.

I put the copyright notice on my posting because I saw that some
companies were taking usenet postings, reproducing them on their own
website as if they had some hand in creating the content, and selling
advertising. That's rather rude, don't you think?

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I put the copyright notice on my posting because I saw that some
companies were taking usenet postings, reproducing them on their own
website as if they had some hand in creating the content, and selling
advertising. That's rather rude, don't you think?

Yes, but the government has more important things to do, like teaching
masturbation to five year olds, taking paid trips to exotic places to do
"studies", and investigating why female rats on methamphetamine have a
higher sex drive than sober female rats. So, don't look for any legal help
soon. Eric Holder is busy nailing CIA agents to the wall, so his time is
booked.

With the change of a few words, IIRC 20%, most anything can be used and
called original. Yes, it is lowlife and rude, but look at who you are
dealing with. I vote with my fingers, alerting newsgroups and all about
shoddy people I've run into. And I do believe I have cost some of these
customers.

Good luck on your copyright enforcement. You can't get blood out of a
.

Steve

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I put the copyright notice on my posting because I saw that
some
companies were taking usenet postings, reproducing them on
their own
website as if they had some hand in creating the content,
and selling
advertising. That's rather rude, don't you think?