Need conversion kit for charmglow grill from propane to natural gas?
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contact the gas company you will have to change the orfix in the grill
you need to change the or vice a placed that sell propane should be able to help you
Without a conversion kit, the grill won't work right. You have to burn a lot more methane (natural gas) to give you the same heat output as propane, The natural gas orifices are quite a bit larger. If you didn't convert it, probably you could get some flame with natural gas, but with the grill on "high", the flame would be minimal. This could result in an unsafe situation, and would definitely result in a lousy burn.
The company would have the conversion kit at a reasonable cost.
Here is what you will need:
1) Wire Gauge drill bits
2) Nut driver/socket/wrech - (size depends on the orifices installed on your model)
3) Drill or Dremel tool
4) BTU Guide - Download it from internet
5) Correct WC " at your house - (Call your gas company and ask or build a MANOMETER )
6) Spray bottle with soapy water
7) Pipe dope and thread tape (gas rated)
Procedure:
1) Call your gas company and get the gas pressure at your house. You can also build your own manometer and check the pressure yourself. Use the link above for the "how to" instructions on building your own.
2) Using the BTU guide (link above) figure out which size bit you need according to the pressure you are running at the house.
3) Select the correct size wire gauge bit and install in drill/Dremel.
4) Remove your grates, tamers, burners, etc... to get access to where the orifices are. This may vary from grill to grill so do accordingly.
5) Unsrew the orifices. (this again will vary according to grill mfg)
6) Drill out the orfices with the correct bit. Make sure there are no metal shavings in the orifice. Do not drill them installed in the grill as you will leave shavings that will impede gas flow. Once drilled, add a dab of pipe dope to the threads (do not get any in the orifice) and reattach to the grill.
7) Remove the regulator hose and connect the grill directly to the NG line at the house (unless your house is not regulated then you will need to purchase a NG regulator from your local gas supply house) The actual connection to the grill will be specific to your application. You may need to purchase a reducer or series of reducers to get the correct match to your grills connection. Use the thread tape on the connections. You can use a flex (ss) line, black iron, or any of the rubber ones they now make for NG applications. Check your local codes and home center for one that will work for you.
8) Replace burners/tamers/grates.
9) Turn on the gas and test all the connections with soapy water for leaks. If any bubbles occur you will need to reseal all the connections.
10) Once everything is sealed, fire it up and enjoy.
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