Running Natural Gas on a Propane Grill?
Category: Grill
★I am preparing to make my BBQ propane to natural gas. Besides the loss of heat to cook food, what it comes to other risks? I think the most shallow oriface propane only interrupted the flow of gas, so that the “High” setting is made more like “medium” since the BTU on natural gas is much lower? Any other risks?★
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December 20th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
You need to replace the orifices with the proper size. Contact your local utility company.
December 20th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
it does not quite work that way. It has to be converted. Since natural runs at a lower pressure than lp the flame will be very small and probably will not light properly.
December 20th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
think you have to change the jets
December 21st, 2009 at 12:16 am
You are correct in that the controls will act differently. The openings in the controls are smaller on a propane grill so you will have a reduced btu output if it is not converted properly. Contrary to popular belief it is not as simple as just drilling out orifices…
You need to contact the manufacturer for a certified conversion kit. The most important thing in that conversion kit is a new rating plate. This is the manufacturer’s endorsement that it is OK to use that appliance with the alternate fuel.
If you do your own conversion by drilling orifices and changing parts around until you get a combination that works, you are deemed to have “altered” the appliance. If anyone is hurt or property damaged with that appliance, the manufacturer will take no responsibility. I’ve also seen insurance companies deny claims on this basis.
Years ago we could drill orifices and “McGyver” whatever we wanted…but those days are long gone…Do it right or don’t do it at all. It’s not worth it…