I have a old propane heater can I use it on natural gas
2006-11-12 03:39:09 · 7 answers · asked by hillbillysimon123 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sure can! but it requires a little work. You need to "punch your orfaces" (insert joke here) . remove your reg. re-drill orfices. the ch4 (nat.gas) is at a lower pressure, so you don't need the regulator. to re-drill, find a drill bit that fits in your burrner ports...go 2 sizes up and re-drill. hook up your gas, and go. propane is stored at high pressure and a regulator is needed. a conversion allows you to remove the reg.
2006-11-12 03:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
DON'T do it. Most newer units are designed for 1 type or the other. Older units made for natural gas could be converted to propane, but NOT the other way around. Propane is High pressure, Low volume; natural gas is Low pressure, High volume. They also burn at different temperatures and require different amounts of air for correct combustion. ALSO propane can be run through copper lines but natural gas can not. You would be setting yourself up for lawsuits and/or criminal charges should ANY problem develop with these heaters. Since you can go on-line, you might try searching for what you need there.
2016-05-22 07:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be operated on natural gas after the conversion kit is installed in it, the Orpheus must be changed and the pressure valve,,,and some older models must have the Orpheus changed in the gas valve also,,,, but for sure ,do not try to run it without being converted over to natural,,,, it will heat much better than desired,,,lol,,,, more than likely you will be able to see how well of home owners insurance you have,,,, good luck,,
2006-11-12 03:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by technician68 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact manufactuer and ask if it can be converted to natural gas with a conversion kit they sell. Do not try to modify existing (drilling orifice), etc. Have a licenced contractor do any work.
2006-11-13 14:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by gas-safety 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only do you need a kit to change the orifices and spring in the gas valve, but you have to make sure that the Manufacturer alows for the conversion!!!!!!! Then have it inspected or DIY can be more costly than the Conversion Kit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
2006-11-12 06:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by fireweaver67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to change the pressure regulator for gas
2006-11-12 03:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you convert it with a kit
2006-11-12 03:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋