Changing From Natural Gas to Propane

I have a DCS BBQ. At my previous residence it was plumbed to natural gas. I need to convert to propane because our new home does not have natural gas available.

Can you help me with the necessary equipment for the change?

Thanks, Gary

Answer:-

Gary,

This isn't as simple as it first may seem and you're playing with fire if you get it wrong. Don't worry, I have a solution for you (below) but first I need to explain the background to what you're tryng to do.

The basic problem is that the difference between a natural gas burner and a propane burner is the pressure of the gas. Propane being the higher pressure.

The pressure is determined by the valve orifice and it's important to get the size right so that you get the appropriate burner BTU output.

If you want to do a DIY job then the general rule is that to convert from propane to natural gas, you drill out the valve orifice to make it larger and there are recommended dimensions to drill out to.

The converse applies for the conversion that you want to do ie. the valve orifice holes need to be smaller. Ever tried to make a hole smaller?......almost impossible.

The easy way (and most importantly the safe way) is to buy a kit using this link. They're less than $100 and what price do you put on your safety?

See Also:-
DCS Barbecue Grills
Barbecue Grill Comparisons
Meat Smokers
La Plancha Grills

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