2007-02-21 09:43:30 · 5 answers · asked by GERALDINE K 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
You didn't mention the type of appliance, but generally the orifices need to be changed in all appliances when switching between gas and propane.
The orifice controls the amount of gas the burners use when burning. If these aren't correct it will cause this.
2007-02-21 09:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by johntindale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propane orifices are smaller due to LP has 11" water column. Nat gas is at 3.5". You need to replace the orifices. The size depends on the BTU rating of whatever appliance you are having problems with.
2007-02-21 10:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need more info, you usually get black smoke when you switch the other way around, natural gas to propane. Sounds like you may be in a little over your head and I would and I would hate to help you drown, or in this case burn. RScott
2007-02-21 10:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what the usage was. BUT normally you have to change the jet orifice. Some appliances have a rotatable switch to change over. Others you have to unscrew them to replace. Then some cheap models you can't change at all!
Plus don't forget to adjust the air intake valve. It too will cause smoke!
2007-02-21 10:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by Bigdog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all these "quaint" answers about orifice size,, and not one mention about adjusting the air intake!! tisk tisk,, they are right about that though and you do need to adjust the air inlet to get the right flame,, this should take care of the smoke,,, DO NOT use that 'whatever' until you change the jets or you could be in for a big BANG!
2007-02-21 12:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋