2007-01-19 17:06:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Most gas devices come from the factory set up for natural gas. Look on the nameplate and it usually says propane or natural.
2007-01-19 17:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the unit is installed in the garage and was operable at one time, check to see if you have natural gas service to the home for heating or cooking, if so than more than likely it is natural gas. If you have a propane tank on the property than it was more than likely set up for propane. To be safe contact your local gas company and they should send someone out to inspect the unit and let you no at no-charge. Good Luck and stay warm!
2007-01-20 09:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell by the fuel supply connector fittings. If the heater has rubber tube terminated by a compression fitting with threaded outer sleeve cover, then it's for propane. If it's for natural gas, it will just have a male threaded fitting where you attach flexible metal tube that's connected to the gas pipe.
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2007-01-19 18:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by lightpulse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is usually on the regulator, i.e. "Use only Propane fuel with this device." The orifices are larger for propane than for natural gas. They are not interchangeable. You will not get enough fuel, if it is set for natural gas. If the house has natural gas, it is more likely set for natural gas.
2007-01-22 10:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by rlfriga@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nameplate should tell you
the pressures are different between the two gases
2007-01-20 06:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by Specialist Ed :Þ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the info plates not there look at the regulator and it should say
2007-01-19 17:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by Joe L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use either.
2007-01-20 03:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by lokilakey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋