2006-10-24 11:14:24 · 8 answers · asked by ecathyshaffer 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Probably, but then again maybe not. The orifice is only one component that may need changing.
Actually, you could get away with peening and re-drilling the existing orifice if you had to. However, natural gas is generally supplied at 8" water column pressure, propane at 11"w.c. Therefore, you may need to replace the pressure regulator and/or control to safely complete the conversion. I suggest you heed the answer above by "my_iq_135".
If you do it incorrectly, you could jeopardize your family with carbon monoxide.
2006-10-24 11:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is there some reason you can't use an electric space heater? Thats what I use to keep the bills down. I like the oil filled radiators, because they are not noisy. *** There are different kinds of space heaters. Infrared heaters do not heat the air, they heat objects. Forced fan heaters or the type I mentioned heat the air. I have no idea what size room you are dealing with, but you should have rugs on the floors so they are not as cold. **** Then I have no idea how a floor could "radiate cold" through the rugs. I heat a 400 square foot room easily with my one oil filled radiator, but it is built on a slab. If you have a crawl space, then perhaps you could add insulation.
2016-05-22 10:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odds are no. Most manufacturers no longer sell conversion kits for appliances. A conversion kit has to be ordered from the manufacturer. Check with your brand to see if they have one for your unit. They will need the model & serial number.
2006-10-25 13:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by audioworm31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will need to replace Orfice's And Also Change regulator on gas valve.
2006-10-25 01:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by bob r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That one guy is right on. My friend had it done professionally. But don't mess around with things like gas unless you know exactly what you're doing. You don't want to blow up the neighbourhood.
2006-10-24 11:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by steviewag 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe you only need to change the orifice to convert from one gas to another. Check with the mfg.
2006-10-24 11:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by loveourcountry 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. However the change over must be done by a pro. You and I can't buy the parts. It will also void your warranty if you have one.
2006-10-24 11:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can change it , you must purchase a new orphis for it your local hardware store will have it and even tell you how to put it on.
2006-10-24 11:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by sherry k 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋