How much does it cost to convert a propane grill to natural gas?

Converting to Natural Gas For less than $100 (usually), you may be able to replace the valves and burners on a propane grill and adapt it to burning natural gas.

Are natural gas and propane interchangeable?

Many furnaces and appliances use either natural gas or propane as a fuel source. The two are not interchangeable; each fuel source requires special gas utilization fittings. If you want to switch between the two, you’ll need a conversion kit for the appliances’ manufacturer for the installation process.

Can I connect a propane grill to natural gas?

The most important tool you’ll need for converting your propane grill to natural gas is a conversion kit. This is essentially a hose with brass fittings on either ends which can connect your propane grill to your natural gas pipe.

Which orifice is larger propane or natural gas?

Natural gas is a much lower pressure gas than propane and converting the appliance to one or the other gases requires that the differing pressure is compensated for. The reason for this is because natural gas orifices are larger than propane orifices strictly because of gas service pressure.

What size orifice is needed for natural gas?

Natural gas pilot orifice sizes typically vary from approximately 0.014 to 0.026 (inches diameter). Examples include 0.026′′ for a commercial cook- ing appliance pilot (1,835 Btu/hr at 4′′ pressure), and 0.018′′ for a natural gas water heater pilot (879 Btu/hr at 4′′ pressure).

Can a Weber Genesis grill be converted to natural gas?

Weber Genesis Spirit Summit all have the same Side Burner Range design so all models are easy to Convert to use liquid propane or natural gas.

Do you need a regulator for natural gas grill?

All natural gas grills are required to have an appliance regulator. It regulates the pressure going into the grill. It is good idea to have one on an LP grill that has high BTUs. These grills will include an appliance regulator that is convertible.

Can I use natural gas in a propane grill?

A question asked with surprising frequency is if you can use propane in a natural gas grill or if you can use natural gas in a propane grill. The answer is no, you cannot interchange gas types. Grills (especially ours) are specially designed to maximize the fuel.

Can a gas grill burn propane or natural gas?

Because natural gas burns slightly cooler than propane, natural gas grills have valves and burner orifices that are slightly larger to allow for a larger volume of gas to flow. A grill with propane valves should never be used to burn natural gas unless an approved conversion has been performed.

Do propane grills use liquid propane or gas?

Natural gas grills are connected to the home’s gas line. More common are propane grills, which use tanks of liquid propane to fuel the burners. Before making any other preparations, check the level of your fuel supply to avoid running out of propane before dinner is cooked.

How much propane does gas grill use?

Here’s a rough estimation; on average, a propane smoker will typically burn approximately 1 or 2 pounds of fuel. This is provided you’re using a medium-sized grill on cooking high heat. If you want a ballpark figure, you’re roughly looking at 8 grilling sessions with one tank.