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visualk
07-14-2009, 02:15 PM
Does anyone know where I can get a natural gas conversion kit for my Proprane BBQ, I have a natural gas line installed and would like to use this for my BBQ.

sputnik
07-14-2009, 02:20 PM
Go to Barbecues Galore.

However if you have a cheap BBQ it may not be worth the conversion because the kits for some BBQs start in the $100-150+ range.

Doozer
07-14-2009, 03:42 PM
Originally posted by sputnik
Go to Barbecues Galore.

However if you have a cheap BBQ it may not be worth the conversion because the kits for some BBQs start in the $100-150+ range. Exactly. I ran a gas line to the deck when I built my house, but I'd just bought a propane bbq a couple years earlier so I wanted to keep it for a bit. I don't think the cost of the kit is worth it - might as well use it as a good excuse to buy a new & better bbq. :thumbsup:

However, whenever I run out of propane, it seems that I always just buy "one more tank" to tide me over until I buy a new bbq. I've been in the house almost 5 years and still have my propane bbq. :banghead:

Spoons
07-14-2009, 05:01 PM
Anyway to go from natural gas to propane? We moved into a condo and there is no natural gas line up to our deck. Now we have a $3000 Hibachi Grill stand.

Nufy
07-14-2009, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by Spoons
Anyway to go from natural gas to propane? We moved into a condo and there is no natural gas line up to our deck. Now we have a $3000 Hibachi Grill stand.

Trade ya straight up for a 7 year old Home Depot Special

Festiva Maximus 400 propane Version.:D

according to BBQ galore there is no conversionkit available for my unit.

Unless there is a generic one.....

300rwhp
07-15-2009, 09:49 AM
i too am struggling to convert back to propane. what would happen if you didnt change the jets?

captain134
07-15-2009, 09:59 AM
Originally posted by 300rwhp
i too am struggling to convert back to propane. what would happen if you didnt change the jets?

I would assume the flame would be very small and weak. Any gas burner I have ever converted, the propane orifices were much smaller than the nat gas. You may need to install a larger regulator too.

300rwhp
07-15-2009, 10:14 AM
why would the flame be smaller and weak? if the hole for nat gas is larger wouldnt more propane flow through the hole?

sputnik
07-15-2009, 10:17 AM
Originally posted by 300rwhp
why would the flame be smaller and weak? if the hole for nat gas is larger wouldnt more propane flow through the hole?

You end up getting a "lazy flame" due to an incorrect air/fuel mix which isn't as hot.

300rwhp
07-15-2009, 10:19 AM
and this is a garantee? is there anywhere where you can buy the replacement jets. BBQ's galore will not sell them.

bighead2267
07-15-2009, 10:48 AM
sorry to jack this thread but what if another way around.

i was going to buy a BBQ that is only come with Propane but i will be running Natural gas? will that be any effect or disadvantage?

Z_Fan
07-15-2009, 10:58 AM
It doesn't work right. You need to have the proper jets for the proper gas that you plan use.

bighead2267
07-16-2009, 08:22 AM
Originally posted by Z_Fan
It doesn't work right. You need to have the proper jets for the proper gas that you plan use.



good info.

thx

300rwhp
07-16-2009, 01:57 PM
go to temp heat in the se on monument place, and they will sell you everything you need to convert back from NG to LP, including jets