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Why do manufacturers recommend you don not use propane in a natural gas burner?
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∙ 15y ago
They are two different fuels with different properties, ie, natural gas = 1000 BTU/hour per cubic foot, Propane = 2500 BTU/hour per cubic foot (vapor). Most burners can be converted by simply changing to the recommended burner nozzles. Additionally the pressure regulator and /or fuel valve may need to be changed.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoPropane is used most commonly where natural gas is not available or is too expensive to run to the site location.
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∙ 14y agoPropane freezes at a lower temprature than butane.
Propane also burns hotter than butane.
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∙ 13y agoThey think it gets better gas mileage.
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Can a 1957 natural gas range be converted to propane?
go to your local propane supplier and see if he can order your a conversion kit which consists of new orifices for the flow of propane. he usually will want to do this for you since you will be another client for his propane
How do you convert a propane clothes dryer to natural gas?
You change the orifice in the burner. Propane and natural gas require different orifice sizes. You should check with your gas or propane supplier, or contact the manufacturer for more detailed information. If you have good information and are a pretty handy individual, you might be able to do the conversion yourself. But, be warned, if you make a mistake, if could be tragic.
How would you convert a Danby propane refrigerator to natural gas?
It would be best to use a certified technichian for this. The characteristics of the different gases require some changes to the burner.
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.
Why do propane tanks stay cool when the burner is on?
Because the propane in the tank is mostly liquid and as the propane gas at the top of the tank is removed to be burned the liquid propane must evaporate to replace it. Evaporating a liquid requires heat, which the liquid takes from things around it. The tank is in closest contact with the liquid propane, so it cools fastest.
Why is it recommended by manufacturers not to use natural gas in a barbecue that has a propane burner?
That is not true. The actual burner has nothing to do with NG or LP. The only differences between an appliance fabricated to use LP or NG is the gas orifices and gas regulator are different and the valves and burner carburetor has to be adjusted. The burners are the same in both LP and NG models.
How do you convert a Vermont Castings three burner gas grill from propane to natural gas?
how do we get our gas range converted back to natural gas
What is a meeker burner?
A meeker burner is like a Bunsen burner in the fact that it uses propane as a fuel source, but there are many differences. A meeker burner burns hotter then a Bunsen burner and it also has a grid over the flame that causes the flame and heat to vibrate as the propane burns.
Switch from natural gas to propane side burner on grill Can i switch a natural gas burner over to use propane?
this can be done but its not as simply as just hooking it up. you will need to change the manifold which is not always readily available. depending upon the manufacturer of the grill, you will likely need to order an L.P. (Propane) manifold directly from the manufacturer. Most propane distributors will convert natural gas appliances to LP for a modest fee. It is a matter of changing orifice sizes to let less gas into the appliance. Since propane burns about 4 times hotter than gas, an orifice which is about half the diameter is used. We had all of our gas appliances, dryer, stove, BBQ, converted when we moved from a location with natural gas to propane.
Can a 1957 natural gas range be converted to propane?
go to your local propane supplier and see if he can order your a conversion kit which consists of new orifices for the flow of propane. he usually will want to do this for you since you will be another client for his propane
Can L.P.G. be used instead of propane in a gas burner?
yes
How do you convert a propane clothes dryer to natural gas?
You change the orifice in the burner. Propane and natural gas require different orifice sizes. You should check with your gas or propane supplier, or contact the manufacturer for more detailed information. If you have good information and are a pretty handy individual, you might be able to do the conversion yourself. But, be warned, if you make a mistake, if could be tragic.
How would you convert a Danby propane refrigerator to natural gas?
It would be best to use a certified technichian for this. The characteristics of the different gases require some changes to the burner.
What is a burnsen burner?
A Bunsen burner is a of laboratory equipment that produces a single open gas flame, which is used for heating, sterilization, and combustion. The gas can be natural gas (which is mainly methane) or a liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane, butane, or a mixture of both.
What size jet should I use in a 12000BTU LP gas burner if I change it over to burn Natural gas?
The surest way to get the right jet size is to ask the original manufacturer of the burner. Not all propane burners are suitable for changing to natural gas, although almost all natural gas burners are suitable for burning propane with a change of jet. The reason that some burners will not burn natural gas is that the flame speed is too low, and flame instability and lift-off can occur. If you cannot get a direct replacement size from the manufacturer, you can start by using a jet which is about 210% larger. As an example, a gas burner using a number 110 Amal jet on propane at 14" water gauge (37 mbar) will probably be OK with a No. 240 Amal jet on methane (natural gas) at 8" water gauge (20mbar). Similarly, a 75 jet on propane equates to a 160 jet on natural gas. After conversion, the air regulator may need to be adjusted to get the flame to stabilise, and the output on natural gas will be much greater than on propane.
What does LP unit mean with regards to a water heater?
Liquid Propane instead of Natural Gas. The orifice in the burner and pilot light are different sizes. The propane ones are bigger and let too much gas through and the flame will be too big.
Why gas burner is more economical compare to electrical burner?
Because gas LPG or Propane is a cheaper product than Electricity
