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What happens if you run propane through a natural gas furnace?
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∙ 11y ago
I would be verycareful playing about with gas heaters without the appropriate knowledge. different types of gas heaters have different hardware associated with them. You run a definite risk of blowing your self or worse your family to kingdom come.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoCatastrophic failure is the most likely result !! DO NOT TRY IT!!
The basic design of furnaces are pretty much all the same...whether it is natural gas or propane. The MAJOR difference is in the size of the gas orifices used....to produce the desired burn rate.
Propane gas has a higher btu rating....due to the fact that it is highly compressed and condensed. Because of this....the burner orifice....which helps to regulate the amount of gas that is released for combustion....is very small....only allowing a very small amount of gas through...to be releases into the burners.
Natural gas....has a much lower btu rating....and so it requires a higher volume of gas....to produce the same amount of heat. Therefore...the burner orifices are much larger...allowing a larger amount of gas to be released for combustion.
So.....Trying to operate an LP or Propane gas furnace with a natural gas orifice in place...will result in a small weak sooty flame....producing very little heat....and will eventually clog the burn chamber with soot! Which could eventually lead to release of carbon monoxide into the living space...which could result in the death of all occupants!
Trying to operate a Natural gas furnace....with propane....will result in a very LARGE amount of gas being released into the burn chamber!! When the furnace "lights'...the result will be very similar to a "home made bomb"!
Depending upon the amount of gas that was released into the burn chamber prior to ignition.....this could mean a small explosion....blowing the covers off of the furnace...knocking pictures off the walls....possibly breaking a window or two...etc.
If the furnace happens to be old enough that it does not have "smart board" technology....the amount of gas released could be sufficient enough to entirely destroy the house...most likely killing any and all occupants that may be inside at the time!
My suggestion.....have a LICENSED gas furnace repairman.....inspect the furnace....and MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE....that it has the correct orifices needed....and that the furnace has been calibrated to burn SAFELY and EFFICIENTLY! This may cost you a bit of cash.....but can assure you that it will be MUCH MUCH cheaper....than paying for funerals and/or replacing the entire house ( assuming there are any survivors left to do so!! )
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Is propane or natural gas more cost effective?
In examining the costs of natural gas vs. propane, the rates of local energy utilities and propane companies vary and will need to be taken into account for correct comparison. But to get the cost comparison between the two fuels, you must compare the cost of the energy value which can be obtained through local propane companies and utility companies. While utility companies provide price per cubic foot, propane companies provide price per gallon. Natural gas availability will usually determine whether or not propane can be used because many municipalities will require the use of natural gas if a business or residence is within a certain distance of a natural gas main line.
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Can you use propane gas with natural gas logs why not?
No. you have to change the nozzles for the burners and for the stove portion. The replacement nozzles generally come on the rear of the stove upper right or left corner on a small 2" strip. the nozzles are small with 6flat sides to allow tightening with a wrench. to gain access to the nozzles for the range top generally you have to lift the top,remove the burner, unscrew the propane nozzle and attach the natural gas nozzle. the natural gas nozzle has a larger orifice to allow the gas to pass through to the actual burner. the stove is a bit more complicated but can be done by anyone who is semi mechanically inclined.
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Why does your gas range blacken your pots?
It may be setup for propane or natural gas and you are supplying the wrong gas through the Oriphis.
Is propane or natural gas more cost effective?
In examining the costs of natural gas vs. propane, the rates of local energy utilities and propane companies vary and will need to be taken into account for correct comparison. But to get the cost comparison between the two fuels, you must compare the cost of the energy value which can be obtained through local propane companies and utility companies. While utility companies provide price per cubic foot, propane companies provide price per gallon. Natural gas availability will usually determine whether or not propane can be used because many municipalities will require the use of natural gas if a business or residence is within a certain distance of a natural gas main line.
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