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Usually gas appliances come with an extra valve in with the instructions. Just replace the valve. You may have to ask a heating specialist how to find the connection on your gas line. But it is not too difficult.
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∙ 14y agoYou have to change out the gas orfice in the gas valve to a size recommended for Propane. These are cheap and easy to install. Sorry I don't know off hand the proper size needed.
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Natural gas water heater was hooked up to propane by mistake it was replaced with a propane unit does that damage the natural gas water heater for use with natural gas?
The answer is that is may create a problem when you want to use it with natural gas. Best is just to scrap it.
Can you put a propane water heater in a mobile home?
As long as it is installed correctly, it doesn't matter what type it is. Propane, natural gas or electric.
Are tankless water heaters electric or do you need to get propane?
Propane or natural gas.
How to Convert natural gas to propane?
Propane and LP gas is the same (liquid propane) You'll need to "re-jet" every gas device, meaning that you'll need to have someone take apart your water heater, furnace and possibly gas stove and replace the jets. Other than that, it shouldn't be much of a problem.
What is the difference between an electric mobile home hot water heater vs a regular electric hot water heater?
Not much actually,a Mobile Home water Heater has the water connections going into the side where as a Regular Water Heater has the connections at the top. So if you have enough room above a mobile home water heater you can install a regular water heater no problem.However a lot of mobile homes do not have room above the water heater so your forced to use a Mobile Home water heater instead. Which usually costs about a hundred more than a regular one.
How can you convert a water heater from natural gas to propane?
Due to possible liability you should never convert a water heater unless the manufacturer specifically has instructions that state that it is ok to do so.
Natural gas water heater was hooked up to propane by mistake it was replaced with a propane unit does that damage the natural gas water heater for use with natural gas?
The answer is that is may create a problem when you want to use it with natural gas. Best is just to scrap it.
Can you put a propane water heater in a mobile home?
As long as it is installed correctly, it doesn't matter what type it is. Propane, natural gas or electric.
Where can I find an orifice for a tankless water heater if I can switch from natural gas to propane?
Check with supplier or manufacturer of product.
Will a portable propane tank operate a tankless water heater?
As long as the heater is made for propane.
Can i change tankless water heater from natural gas to propane and where can i get an orifice?
Unless you are extremely knowledgeable about gas devices, you shouldn't fiddle with them.
Are tankless water heaters electric or do you need to get propane?
Propane or natural gas.
Can you convert a propane bbq to a natural gas bbq?
Natural gas and propane are crompressed at different pressures so the require differnt orifices for burners to meter the gas. There are some logistical problems, natural gas tanks are much bulkier than propane and are much less convenient to refill and weigh more for equal volume, this is the reason campers run on propane. Also, hooking to your house gas if you were able to change the orifice would seem dangerous, most CNG things in your house are effectively permanent (water heater, stove, dryer) they arent outside and the dont move. Could you convert it? Yes. Would it be worth the time, effort, and risk? No
How is a propane tankless water heater different from a standard water heater?
Propane tankless water heater may differ from a standard water heater with the following features; It has UMC-117 remote control and 10 feet of thermostat wire, it has freeze protection which is up to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. And It has a low nitrogen oxide emission standards.
How do you go completely propane?
Propane stove. Propane water heater. Propane fridge. Propane heater. Propane gas lights. Propane generator w/storage cells for electric use. Propane A/C units (not cheap, but have long life.)
What is the propane looking tank attached to a hot water heater?
expansion tank
How much propane does a tankless hot water heater use?
Most tankless hot water heaters are electric. I've never heard of a propane one.
