I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
.... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

""__ Bøb __"" wrote in message
news
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.


My understanding is that only items with a blue star certification can be
converted.

Also the propane supplier usually has the orifices for those items needing
them. The LP guys are rather picky about making sure the conversion is done
correctly.

Just as a side note why would you change from natural to LP? LP is more
expensive than electric most places and far more expensive than natural.

Colbyt

On 2/3/2011 7:28 PM, Colbyt wrote:
""__ Bøb wrote in message
news
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. My furnace& dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

My understanding is that only items with a blue star certification can be
converted.

Also the propane supplier usually has the orifices for those items needing
them. The LP guys are rather picky about making sure the conversion is done
correctly.

Just as a side note why would you change from natural to LP? LP is more
expensive than electric most places and far more expensive than natural.

Colbyt


I believe you've misread the original post ... I am convertin FROM L.P. to Natural Gas.

__ Bøb __ wrote the following:


On 2/3/2011 7:28 PM, Colbyt wrote:
""__ Bøb wrote in message
news
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. My furnace& dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

My understanding is that only items with a blue star certification
can be
converted.

Also the propane supplier usually has the orifices for those items
needing
them. The LP guys are rather picky about making sure the conversion
is done
correctly.

Just as a side note why would you change from natural to LP? LP is more
expensive than electric most places and far more expensive than natural.

Colbyt


I believe you've misread the original post ... I am convertin FROM
L.P. to Natural Gas.

I guess he meant just in case you want to go back to LP. :-)

--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeroes after @

On Feb 3, 5:28*pm, "Colbyt" wrote:
""__ Bøb __"" wrote in messagenews
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. * I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and *a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. * My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

My understanding is that only items with a blue star certification can be
converted.

Also the propane supplier usually has the orifices for those items needing
them. *The LP guys are rather picky about making sure the conversion is done
correctly.

Just as a side note why would you change from natural to LP? *LP is more
expensive than electric most places and far more expensive than natural.

Colbyt

==
Best read the posting again.
==

On Feb 3, 6:59*pm, "__ Bøb __" wrote:
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. * I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and *a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. * My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

you may not be able to get conversion kits for older appliances.

you may end up buying new appliances.

since others have gone thru this why not try calling your natural gas
supplier? they might know of a local person who can help you.....

On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 19:28:57 -0500, "Colbyt"
wrote:


""__ Bøb __"" wrote in message
news
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.


My understanding is that only items with a blue star certification can be
converted.

I know nothing about this, but on general principles, I would think
ability to convert would be a requirement for blue star cert, but not
the only one, and thus some items could be convertible without the
cert. Can't most things be converted if only there is the right
orifice?

Also the propane supplier usually has the orifices for those items needing
them. The LP guys are rather picky about making sure the conversion is done
correctly.

I wonder if they save the orifices they remove, (and even label them)
and if the OP could find what he needs at an LP guy.

Just as a side note why would you change from natural to LP? LP is more
expensive than electric most places and far more expensive than natural.

Colbyt

since others have gone thru this why not try calling your natural gas
supplier? they might know of a local person who can help you.....


Gas company recommended a local appliance repair parts dealer, but they
can't get the parts I still need ... they were only able to get the kit
for my dryer.

On Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:04:34 -0500, "__ Bøb __"
wrote:


since others have gone thru this why not try calling your natural gas
supplier? they might know of a local person who can help you.....


Gas company recommended a local appliance repair parts dealer, but they
can't get the parts I still need ... they were only able to get the kit
for my dryer.

I can't help, but I have read where the orifice(s) is drilled out to
accommodate conversion from LP to NG.

Maybe?

I can't help, but I have read where the orifice(s) is drilled out to
accommodate conversion from LP to NG.

Maybe?


I've thought about that, and it might be worth trying, but SOME units
(my water heater) have a dedicated burner assembly that must be
replaced, rather than retrofitted. I don't quite understand why, but
that's what I've been told.

I would agree that, in general, opening up the orfices should work,
since the major difference in the 2 fuels is the delivery pressure ...
less pressure = bigger hole. I'm just not sure it's THAT simple.

The last time I did a conversion was a friend's gas range.
Under the top burner cover, was a set of replacement
orifices. Change them out, and adjust the air to the burner
for the oven.

I'd want to look, see if the replacement orifices are there.
NG is lower pressure, so the NG uses a larger hole in the
orifice. It's possible to drill out a propane orifice, to NG
size. As to the details, I don't know what those might be.
How to choose the right drill bit size? I don't know.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


""__ Bøb __"" wrote in message
news I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas
.... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my
appliances
before making the connection. I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204
Gas Range
.... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and a
set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate
conversion
kits for. My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these
units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is
discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

The last time I did a conversion was a friend's gas range.
Under the top burner cover, was a set of replacement
orifices. Change them out, and adjust the air to the burner
for the oven.

I'd want to look, see if the replacement orifices are there.
NG is lower pressure, so the NG uses a larger hole in the
orifice. It's possible to drill out a propane orifice, to NG
size. As to the details, I don't know what those might be.
How to choose the right drill bit size? I don't know.
I've had this stove since it was new, and it was originally natural gas
.... when the appliance guys converted it to LP, they didn't leave the parts.

?
""__ Bøb __"" wrote in message
...

since others have gone thru this why not try calling your natural gas
supplier? they might know of a local person who can help you.....


Gas company recommended a local appliance repair parts dealer, but they
can't get the parts I still need ... they were only able to get the kit
for my dryer.

There are people out there that will know hot to do it with a drill,
especially the range as that is the simplest appliance to work with. The
appliance dealer knows only to replace a kit, a real gas man knows the
equivalent drill sizes. I'd try calling a couple of heating service
companies or real appliance repair guys.

Of course, if the range is an old one, you can make the wife smile by
spending a couple of thou for a new one.

On 2/3/2011 8:04 PM, "__ Bøb __" wrote:

since others have gone thru this why not try calling your natural gas
supplier? they might know of a local person who can help you.....


Gas company recommended a local appliance repair parts dealer, but they
can't get the parts I still need ... they were only able to get the kit
for my dryer.

Try a used appliance dealer, he may have a broken appliance with a good
valve.

TDD

On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:27:08 -0500, "Ed Pawlowski"
wrote:

?
""__ Bøb __"" wrote in message
...

since others have gone thru this why not try calling your natural gas
supplier? they might know of a local person who can help you.....


Gas company recommended a local appliance repair parts dealer, but they
can't get the parts I still need ... they were only able to get the kit
for my dryer.

There are people out there that will know hot to do it with a drill,
especially the range as that is the simplest appliance to work with. The
appliance dealer knows only to replace a kit

That's for sure, much of the time. I looked for a thermostat for my
old stove, and the appliance parts guy said I wouldnt' be able to find
one anywhere, but I found one that night on ebay. (Haven't bought it
in yet for other reasons.)

a real gas man knows the
equivalent drill sizes. I'd try calling a couple of heating service
companies or real appliance repair guys.

Of course, if the range is an old one, you can make the wife smile by
spending a couple of thou for a new one.

On Feb 3, 3:59*pm, "__ Bøb __" wrote:
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. * I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and *a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. * My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

If you can't find kits you might be able to make the correct size
orifice by measuring the orfice you have, getting a replacement
orifice with a small hole and then drill it out to the correct size
determined by orifice charts

these charts might be helpful in figuring it all out

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/medi...city_Chart.pdf
http://www.joppaglass.com/burner/lowp_chrt.html

cheers
Bob

On Feb 4, 2:39*am, DD_BobK wrote:
On Feb 3, 3:59*pm, "__ Bøb __" wrote:

I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. * I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and *a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. * My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

If you can't find kits you might be able to make the correct size
orifice by measuring the orfice you have, getting a replacement
orifice with a small hole and then drill it out to the correct size
determined by orifice charts

*these charts might be helpful in figuring it all out

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/medi...lowp_chrt.html

cheers
Bob

You can also adjust an orifice that is too large by soldering the hole
shut and drilling a new hole. But in your case I agree with the
others, you want to go larger. On a stove I'd try it first with out
changing anything. The flame may be a bit smaller at the highest
setting but I'd want to see just how much smaller before I bothered to
do anything about it. Some gas appliances also have an sdjustable
shutter on the combustion air supply.

On Feb 4, 8:39*am, jamesgangnc wrote:
On Feb 4, 2:39*am, DD_BobK wrote:





On Feb 3, 3:59*pm, "__ Bøb __" wrote:

I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. * I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and *a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. * My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

If you can't find kits you might be able to make the correct size
orifice by measuring the orfice you have, getting a replacement
orifice with a small hole and then drill it out to the correct size
determined by orifice charts

*these charts might be helpful in figuring it all out

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/medi...Capacity_Chart....

cheers
Bob

You can also adjust an orifice that is too large by soldering the hole
shut and drilling a new hole. *But in your case I agree with the
others, you want to go larger. *On a stove I'd try it first with out
changing anything. *The flame may be a bit smaller at the highest
setting but I'd want to see just how much smaller before I bothered to
do anything about it. *Some gas appliances also have an sdjustable
shutter on the combustion air supply.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

OP is going from LP to NG

since you have some part numbers i would try calling other appliance
parts dealers. in pittsburgh theres ONE dealer who has everything old.
all appliance parts...

try googling your parts description

on the difference in parts.

its not just pressure LP has mre BTUs than NG.

OP might consider keeping both fuels for awhile, and replacing the LPs
as they fail or need replaced.

On Feb 4, 8:49*am, " wrote:
On Feb 4, 8:39*am, jamesgangnc wrote:





On Feb 4, 2:39*am, DD_BobK wrote:

On Feb 3, 3:59*pm, "__ Bøb __" wrote:

I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. * I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and *a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. * My furnace & dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

If you can't find kits you might be able to make the correct size
orifice by measuring the orfice you have, getting a replacement
orifice with a small hole and then drill it out to the correct size
determined by orifice charts

*these charts might be helpful in figuring it all out

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/medi...Capacity_Chart.....

cheers
Bob

You can also adjust an orifice that is too large by soldering the hole
shut and drilling a new hole. *But in your case I agree with the
others, you want to go larger. *On a stove I'd try it first with out
changing anything. *The flame may be a bit smaller at the highest
setting but I'd want to see just how much smaller before I bothered to
do anything about it. *Some gas appliances also have an sdjustable
shutter on the combustion air supply.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

OP is going from LP to NG

since you have some part numbers i would try calling other appliance
parts dealers. in pittsburgh theres ONE dealer who has everything old.
all appliance parts...

try googling your parts description

on the difference in parts.

its not just pressure LP has mre BTUs than NG.

OP might consider keeping both fuels for awhile, and replacing the LPs
as they fail or need replaced.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

YUes, I got that the op was going from lp to ng. I'm pretty sure he
wants larger orifices. Or will have to live with less btu output.

If you can't find kits you might be able to make the correct size
orifice by measuring the orfice you have, getting a replacement
orifice with a small hole and then drill it out to the correct size
determined by orifice charts

these charts might be helpful in figuring it all out

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/medi...city_Chart.pdf
http://www.joppaglass.com/burner/lowp_chrt.html

cheers
Bob

These charts should be a BIG help with the stove ... not sure about the
water heater, but I SHOULD be able to get a complete NG burner assembly
for that, if one is available.

OP might consider keeping both fuels for awhile, and replacing the LPs
as they fail or need replaced.

That would seem quite impossible without adding a complete 2nd set of
gas piping through the whole house.

On Feb 4, 10:58*am, "__ Bøb __" wrote:
OP might consider keeping both fuels for awhile, and replacing the LPs
as they fail or need replaced.

That would seem quite impossible without adding a complete 2nd set of
gas piping through the whole house.

Pesky details.

On 2/3/2011 8:21 PM, "__ Bøb __" wrote:

I can't help, but I have read where the orifice(s) is drilled out to
accommodate conversion from LP to NG.

Maybe?


I've thought about that, and it might be worth trying, but SOME units
(my water heater) have a dedicated burner assembly that must be
replaced, rather than retrofitted. I don't quite understand why, but
that's what I've been told.

I would agree that, in general, opening up the orfices should work,
since the major difference in the 2 fuels is the delivery pressure ...
less pressure = bigger hole. I'm just not sure it's THAT simple.

it is that simple to a degree, but in addition to orifice size, there's
usually a change to the onboard regulator of each appliance. It's not
just a matter of delivery pressure it's also the fact that NG has much
less BTU per given amount of gas. THUS you need a bigger hole for NG.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

Soooo ... I called an appliance parts place in Chattanooga and get a
guy who doesn't know a thing about the conversion process/parts, but he
DOES tell me that it's STORE POLICY to not sell these items to anyone
not licensed. I ask if he has knowledge of any licensed repair men
that I might contact ... NOPE ... they're also not allowed to make
recommendations.

Looks like I might be getting my wife a new range for Valentine's Day !!!

__ Bøb __

""__ Bøb __"" wrote in message
...


On 2/3/2011 7:28 PM, Colbyt wrote:
""__ Bøb wrote in message
news
I am in the process of switching over from LP to natural gas ... the
line is roughed in, and I need to get conversion kits for my appliances
before making the connection. I have a TAPPAN 30-4980-3204 Gas Range
... an ENVIROTEMP GIF403383 water heater (Lowe's) .. and a set of
Peterson Real-Fyre Gas Logs (G4 Series) that I can't locate conversion
kits for. My furnace& dryer were no problem.

Anybody got a clue where I might get parts/kits for these units ???

I understand TAPPAN HAD a kit (PN 80990018) but it is discontinued with
no substitute available.

Any help would be most appreciated.

My understanding is that only items with a blue star certification can be
converted.

Also the propane supplier usually has the orifices for those items
needing
them. The LP guys are rather picky about making sure the conversion is
done
correctly.

Just as a side note why would you change from natural to LP? LP is more
expensive than electric most places and far more expensive than natural.

Colbyt


I believe you've misread the original post ... I am convertin FROM L.P.
to Natural Gas.


Not only that you had it in your title! I am guilty as charged. Not sure
where my brain was but they weren't connected to my fingers.

Colbyt

?
"Steve Barker" wrote

it is that simple to a degree, but in addition to orifice size, there's
usually a change to the onboard regulator of each appliance.

Check you existing regulator as many have a screw to turn to use the other
gas. My range has that option.

Check you existing regulator as many have a screw to turn to use the
other gas. My range has that option.

I was aware of that being an option on some units, but I ruled that out
for mine, as I found that there WAS once a changeover "kit" from TAPPAN
which is no longer available.

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote:

it is that simple to a degree, but in addition to orifice size, there's
usually a change to the onboard regulator of each appliance.

Check you existing regulator as many have a screw to turn to use the other
gas. My range has that option.

I've converted a number of appliances (hot water heaters, ranges, dryers) from
one type to the other using factory conversion kits/instructions and have never
run into one that required a regulator adjustment. Must be something new/unique.

"__ Bøb __" wrote in message
...

Soooo ... I called an appliance parts place in Chattanooga and get a
guy who doesn't know a thing about the conversion process/parts, but he
DOES tell me that it's STORE POLICY to not sell these items to anyone
not licensed. I ask if he has knowledge of any licensed repair men
that I might contact ... NOPE ... they're also not allowed to make
recommendations.

I'd ask to speak to the manager. Some dipwad counterman at Wendy's said, as
I went to pay $25 for last night's dinner with a $100 bill "Store policy -
we don't accept $100 bills." I asked for the manager who *gladly* accepted
the bill saying "Money is money!" Counter droids are pre-programmed to be
difficult. Did you trying calling the gas company for information? They
might be more helpful.

--
Bobby G.

On 2/4/2011 1:42 PM, "__ Bøb __" wrote:

Soooo ... I called an appliance parts place in Chattanooga and get a guy
who doesn't know a thing about the conversion process/parts, but he DOES
tell me that it's STORE POLICY to not sell these items to anyone not
licensed. I ask if he has knowledge of any licensed repair men that I
might contact ... NOPE ... they're also not allowed to make
recommendations.

Looks like I might be getting my wife a new range for Valentine's Day !!!

__ Bøb __

sounds like that guy is a dick.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

Did you trying calling the gas company for information?


I did talk to the gas company about it, and they said it was up to me to
perform the changeover. They did mention a local heat & air company as
a possibility, but that particular company has a terrible reputation, so
I was reluctant to call them. I just talked with a friend who is a
general contractor ... he is going to ask his various subs if they have
any solutions.


I'm not in a big hurry .. the gas company says I only have to have it
connected within the year, but the cost of LP here ($4.50/gal last
fillup) dictates that I not drag my feet. !!!



__ Bøb __

On 2/4/2011 6:18 PM, Robert Neville wrote:
"Ed wrote:

it is that simple to a degree, but in addition to orifice size, there's
usually a change to the onboard regulator of each appliance.

Check you existing regulator as many have a screw to turn to use the other
gas. My range has that option.

I've converted a number of appliances (hot water heaters, ranges, dryers) from
one type to the other using factory conversion kits/instructions and have never
run into one that required a regulator adjustment. Must be something new/unique.

A lot of them have a stepped plug that you remove, flip over and screw
back in to change the spring tension on the pressure regulator or the
regulator in the gas valve. It's more convenient than changing out
parts. Some have an adjustable orifice on the burners but there are so
many different ones and some that can't be converted. I would check
with a used appliance dealer who may have a wrecked appliance that the
needed parts could be salvaged from if the parts store no longer has
them.

http://www.inspectapedia.com/plumbin...sion_LP_NG.htm

Used appliance store from The Internet:

http://www.besthomeapplianceutah.com/

TDD

""__ Bøb __"" wrote in message
...

I'm not in a big hurry .. the gas company says I only have to have it
connected within the year, but the cost of LP here ($4.50/gal last fillup)
dictates that I not drag my feet. !!!

call around. i have 3 in my local area to that i call before a fillup, and
last week prices ranged from 2.39 to 3.91.

In article , Oren
wrote:

On Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:04:34 -0500, "__ Bøb __"
wrote:


since others have gone thru this why not try calling your natural gas
supplier? they might know of a local person who can help you.....


Gas company recommended a local appliance repair parts dealer, but they
can't get the parts I still need ... they were only able to get the kit
for my dryer.

I can't help, but I have read where the orifice(s) is drilled out to
accommodate conversion from LP to NG.


Back in the day, late 60s early 70s, I think the conversion was
accomplished by taking the "disk" (or the equivalent) that had an orifice
in it that was inline with the gas supply and flipping it around. Flow in
one direction was for LP, the reverse was natural gas. Memory is hazy, but
I'm fairly sure I did this conversion for my dryer then.

Do I remember correctly?

I only have conspiricy theorys to explain why this is no longer the case.



charles