How to Change Propane Grill to Natural Gas

You want to convert propane or gas grill to natural gas but wondering about how to change propane grill to natural gas? Well! This can be a challenging task, especially since it involves an expensive conversion. 

But with a few simple steps, you can make the change as easy as changing the clothes on your back. This article will help you a lot in converting your propane grill to natural gas. So read it until the end. 

How to Change Propane Grill to Natural Gas   

Converting a propane grill to natural gas is not as easy as it might appear. You need some additional parts and materials to make the conversion. However, the installation process is relatively simple.

To convert a propane grill to natural gas, you’ll need the following parts and materials:

• A valve is designed to connect to a stovepipe or natural gas line. A solenoid valve is recommended for this application. 
• The valve should have an adjustable dial for adjusting the pressure between the two lines. This is important especially if you are converting from propane to natural gas. You cannot use a propane-only adaptor on a natural gas stove.
• A hose to connect between the valve and the line soldered directly to it.
• A stainless steel tube with a stop-valve in line with its end. This will connect between the installed propane tank and the stove.
• A tee-piece that connects between the line coming from the valve to the line soldered to your chimney.
• A tee-piece that connects between your solenoid valve and the installed propane tank.

Directions:  

1. Disconnect the natural gas from the stove. 
2. Cut the stove pipe from the valve and connect it to your new line. 

Note: If you are using an adapter for natural gas, make sure you get a regulator so that you can adjust the pressure between both lines- Propane and Natural Gas.

1. Cut your solenoid valve’s hose into two parts about 6 inches long each and solder them to each other so that they connect into a single hose pasted onto the solenoid valve’s hose.
2. Screw your hose from the valve to the stove. If your stove is older make sure you get the correct pressure for your new line- Natural Gas vs. Propane.
3. Attach one end of a tee piece at the solenoid valve and the other end to an installed propane tank and connect to a stovepipe (or natural gas).
4. Connect a hose from the solenoid valve to your regulator and connect this hose to your new chimney.
5. Now connect the other end of the tee piece with your stove pipe (or natural gas) and put this piece into a hole in the stove’s flue.
6. Make sure that all of these pieces are connected, and that they are tight enough so they will not leak or break.
7. Install the grill on top of your installed propane tank and adjust the pressure from the regulator so that it is similar to a propane grill.
8. Turn on and light the grill. You may have to adjust the pressure until you get it to work properly. 

If you are unsure about doing this, call a professional to make sure that everything is working correctly after installing a new natural gas line for a grill for propane gas.

What are the key takeaways for converting propane to natural gas?  

Here are the key takeaways for the conversion of propane to natural gas: 

• You have to make sure that you have a mains gas supply or you can certainly get one before starting this process.
• Ensure that your propane grill is convertible because not all grills are.
• You need to make sure that the pressure for both propane and natural gas is adjusted right.
• You may have to change the valve or have a professional work on it.
• You’ll have to make sure that there are no leaks or you don’t want to be flue along with your grill.
• The method you use on your grill should be applicable and adaptable.

The Pros and Cons of Converting a Gas Grill to Natural Gas

Before the conversion it is important to know the possible pros and cons of this process:

Pros: 

• The risk of switching from propane to natural gas is low because the installation process is not too much. 
• You may think that you cannot use propane without a burner, but you can do it if it has a regulator in your grill’s regulator hook up. 
• The installation process is easy, and there are no dangerous chemicals or chemicals involved in the conversion process. 
• You do not have to replace your current natural gas line. 
• This is important if you want to continue using the grill since you cannot install a new one after converting.
• It also saves a lot of money in terms of electricity and gas bills because it burns cleaner than propane and that’s what matters most.

Cons: 

There are some serious disadvantages in the conversion process; however, they are not enough to discourage people from converting propane to natural gas grills. Some things are as follows:  

• Conversion may be expensive. You have to buy a new regulator or use one you already have- the regulator must be able to work with natural gas if you want to use your grill after converting. 
• For most of the grills, it is advisable to consult with your griller and get a schematic before starting the installation process. 
• You should also get professional help with this because they are experts in installing gas hookup kits so they can supervise the process. After all, some companies offer services to convert propane grills into natural gas ones. 

Conclusion 

So here is how to change propane grill to natural gas with all the possible benefits and drawbacks. Hope this article will help you a lot. Thank you for reading!