Can you convert a LP gas stove to natural gas?

Natural gas and propane grills provide the same tasty results when used for grilling. The difference in performance between the two is negligible, so the only way one is better than the other is in your personal needs for your grill.

5 Things You Need to Know About Converting to Natural Gas (that the gas company and many HVAC contractors will not tell you): A typical conversion costs between $8,000-$12,000. Converting from oil to natural gas is much more cumbersome and expensive than people think.

Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) have different chemical compositions. Natural gas is methane while LPG is butane or propane (bottled gas). Though natural gas and LPG are both products of crude oil, they have different density and energy content.

Natural Gas orifices will have a larger hole as it is a lower pressure gas and Propane is a compressed gas and the orifices will have a smaller hole. They are not interchangeable. You never want to use an orifice that is drilled for Natural Gas on Propane or Propane for Natural Gas.

Cooktop burners typically supply about 40,000 BTUs per hour. A propane stove orifice size is about 0.082 inches (drill size 45), but the valve on a similar stove that uses natural gas needs an orifice that is almost 0.125 inches (drill size 35).

Natural Gas has many advantages over LPG and oil, including it’s much higher efficiency, cleaner burning and greater affordability. That’s why if your home is connected to the natural gas grid, switching to an LPG boiler is usually not recommended.

Average cost: between $6,000 and $12,000.

The kit should contain everything you’ll need generally orifices to convert all the burners and as well as a appliance regulator if using natural gas or a bulk propane tank. A conversion kit must match the exact brand and model grill you own.

Natural gas is lighter than air, in case of any leakage; it will instantaneously mix with air and evaporate. But, LPG is heavier than air, and so in case of any leakage, it will settle down in the surroundings, leaving higher chances of fire from the cylinder. Hence, PNG is safer than LPG for your family.

Propane also burns hotter than natural gas (2500 BTU’s vs 1000 BTUs), which some grilling purists believe is one of the most important factors to keep in mind. Propane is considered to be environmentally-friendly because there’s no lead, has low GHG emissions and produces water vapor and carbon dioxide.

LPG & Natural Gas are Not Interchangeable Your gas appliances are manufactured for use with only one gas and will not work safely with the other gas. Never attempt to connect a gas appliance to the wrong type of gas, as it can be extremely hazardous. A bit of background information is helpful.

Conversions Between Natural Gas and Propane Appliances can be converted only if they are listed as such or can be safely converted by a licensed gas appliance technician. Most appliances available today are designed to use only one fuel such as propane or natural gas (as pictured below).

To convert from natural to LP/Propane gas or LP/Propane to natural, you must use the conversion kit supplied by the manufacturer. When converting to Natural Gas, use the TNKBQCO kit. When converting to LP/Propane, use the TLPKBQCO kit. Conversions should only be done by an authorized service technician.

The serial tag and rating plate contain the gas type information, either natural gas (NG or NAT) or liquid propane (LP).

Use propane to cook on 3 Series dual fuel or gas ranges with help from this Viking conversion kit. It includes the hardware needed to swap fuel lines on your appliance.