just bought a new furnace to put in our garage but we don't have natural gas and we want to run lp gas on it. conversion kits are too expensive. is there any other way to DIY so we don't have to spend so much on it? can we just change the orifices and the valve or do we have to buy a conversion kit?
2006-11-11 13:54:53 · 9 answers · asked by red_butterfly_2696 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Take heed, you have received sound advice from " what a sweet heart "
Don't simply listen to answers without a clear mind when you're dealing with stuff like this
If you have doubts, refer to specialists
Couple of dollars saved won't compensate for the consequences
2006-11-11 14:34:17 · answer #1 · answered by davmanx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must use the rated conversion kit for your furnace or the LP will not burn properly. The flame will light and burn but carbon will deposit on the heat exchangers and they will be destroyed within three days. Conversion kits are not difficult to install. After the furnace is converted, then the gas pressure has to be adjusted on the incoming inlet side of the gas furnace valve. You will regret it if you try to use the furnace without converting it.
2006-11-11 19:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The conversion kit is the orifices, get it. You might ask the people you bought the furnace from, they may change it over for you. It doesn't hurt to ask.
2006-11-11 21:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to change the jets in order to convert from natural gas to LP. Hubby did ours but he has experience in this area. However,you don't want to try it yourself. if you don't know what you are doing....too dangerous.
Call the company that you will be getting your gas from and see if they will do it for you..Some will do it, just as a courtesy of being their customer...Good luck
2006-11-14 13:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by ladybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use the conversion kit and you need to get a professional to do it. In fact, real conversion kits they only sell to the profesionals who are certified to do it. There is a reason for that. Messing with gas is DANGEROUS. Especially if you don't know what you are doing.
2006-11-11 14:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by I love sushi 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
In my experiences from being a plumber you probably need a new regulator and orfices. Can you return the furnace for a lp one?
2006-11-11 15:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by dingbat 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when your house burns down or blows up fron you fiddling with a bomb that you dont understand you will wish that you would have called the gas company to convert the applience to begin with.
most gas companies will convert appliences at a low cost, or free, because they are interested in selling you gas. democrats have had dead people voting for them for years, but you cannot buy gas if you are dead.
2006-11-12 15:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to be qualified to do this....otherwise why even try when it wont work and leak gas and blow up the house? to save a buck?
2006-11-12 03:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase new jets and replace them yourself.
2006-11-12 03:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋