How can you tell if a stove was converted from gas to propane? The stove was supposedly converted,flame is big & yellow?

The stove was supposedly converted,flame is big & yellow. Asked by Jib43 25 months ago Similar questions: stove converted gas propane supposedly flame big yellow Environment > Energy.

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Stove was converted from gas to propane First thing to know is what the burners are rated at. Once you have this information, write down the stoves information and visit the local retail appliance parts store for replacement parts. Inside or on the stove somewhere is a plate containing all the required information.

The appliance stores counter service person will be able to determine orifice sizes required. Another item that will need attention is the stoves appliance gas regulator. If the existing regulator isn't convertable between natural gas and propane, the part will also need to be replaced.

Failure to convert or replace the regulator for the type of gas used will create burner operational problem, etc. Another item the has to be set correctly is the ovens thermostat. Most of these have a set screw on the body of the thermostat near the stem. The screw will be labled...N for natural and...P for propane.

Turn the set screw to the type of fuel used. Suggestions:Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes and solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, fuel type conversions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test and carry replacement parts for all appliances.

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Converting Natural Gas To Propane While converting natural gas to propane is quite simple, some city codes mandate that it be done by a professional. You will want to check the coding for your appliance to make sure that the conversion is possible. Some water heaters for example warn that you should not try to convert them and that they are only good to use with either NG or propane not both.

Keep this in mind when purchasing or if you are thinking of converting. Converting A Natural Gas GrillA lot of grills are already ready for a propane conversion. They either come with the hose assembly required or you are able to order it through the manufacturer.

Supplies Needed: * Wrench * Gas tape * Conversion hose assemblyStep 1: Remove Old HoseUsing the wrench remove the hose from your natural gas source and make sure that it is capped or shut off. Remove the hose from the grill as well. Step 2: Add New HoseAttach the new hose assembly to the grill.

Use yellow gas tape to make the seal tighter and use the wrench to tighten the two pieces together. Attach the other end to the propane tank. Because of the type of connections used here the yellow gas tape is not needed.

Just make sure that it is attached correctly and tight. Your grill is now successfully changed from natural gas to propane. This is one of the more simple applications of propane conversions.

Converting a Natural Gas StoveMost of the stovetops on the market today come set up ready for natural gas. This is because it is more widely used in the marketplace. All of the orifices are installed in the factory to handle the correct BTU rating for natural gas.

The good news is that these stove tops also are coming with the proper supplies to change the burners to be propane driven. The are usually either attached to the housing of the stove or in the box that the stove comes in. It is best to try and find a place to keep them on the stove to prevent them from getting seperated should you need them again.

You might want to convert back one day. Supplies Needed: * Stove converter kit * Metric Screwdriver * Wrench * Yellow Gas tapeStep 1: Remove The Original FittingsUsing the metric screwdriver remove all of the old burners from the stove. It is also a good time to change the supply hose if needed.

Step 2: Attach The New BurnersThe new burners will have a smaller hole in the orifice allowing for less gas to enter the burner. This is needed because the propane has a higher pressure rating then natural gas. Attach the new burners to the stovetop.

Make sure that you use the correct burner on each as they all have a different BTU rating and each use a different size orifice. Step 3: Adjust SettingsThere will be a screw on each burner that allows you to adjust the simmer setting on each burner. You will need to adjust this or your simmer might end up at a rolling boil.

These are just the basic steps needed to convert to an appliance to propane that is already meant to do so. A good guideline will be to check with the manufacturer or consult with a professional. If not converted correctly you can end up destroying the appliance.

Sources: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/converting-natural-gas-to-propane .

Supposedly converted A: Yes, Just as Good, and appliances are convertable. I have used mostly propane, but sometimes natural gas. I do not notice any difference in heat or cooking performance.

I found that the flame temperature is actually higher for propane than for NG (3,614 vs. 3254 degrees Fahrenheit). Propane Facts and Comparison Chart. Both are more than sufficiently hot.

Some say that natural gas burns "cleaner" than propane, but I've never had any complaint with propane myself. It does not smoke or leave any noticeable residue, but it does contain (by law) a mercaptan "odorant" so that you can tell if you have a gas leak. There is a conversion kit for propane to NG and vice versa.

You can use the appliance for either one, but there is a minor change of internal components required. I got one from my gas company when I took a NGclothes dryer to a new home that only had propane. I'd check with the gas company or the appliance store for specific details of your appliance.

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Stove was converted from gas to propane 1) New ranges ship from the factory already set up for natural gas. There at least a couple of reasons for this: a) A higher percentage of our population uses natural gas b) It's easier to convert to LP than back from LP to naturalThere are basically two types of ranges to deal with: those with sealed top burners, which are pretty much the standard today, and the conventional, 'non-sealed' ones. While they operate in much the same way, their conversion is usually different.

There are still a few ranges that use adjustable sealed burner orifices, but most are 'fixed' and must be individually replaced to convert each burner from one fuel to another. (An orifice is simply a small brass fitting with a specifically sized hole very accurately drilled through it, and, if adjustable, has a provision to change the size of this hole by turning closed a threaded portion). Either way, basically what you're doing when going from natural gas to LP is changing to a smaller orifice to allow for the higher pressure supplied by the 'bottled' gas (The available energy in each ft of gas is different too, but for our purpose here that's not important).

Natural gas supplies typically run around a pressure of 5.5 inches water column, while LP runs at twice that pressure, averaging around 11 inches. The orifice through which the gas travels to the burner must be smaller to accommodate this difference. Adjustable orifices are simply 'snugged' down, clockwise, with a 1/2 inch open-end wrench, to convert them.

Nearly all oven burners use these too - more about that in a minute. Fixed orifices are replaced, and the good news is: the LP parts are usually included with the new range. On some brands (GE being one), the unused set is attached to a storage point on the stove, and this is a great idea.

This way, they can't get lost, and if you ever want to convert back, there they are! The not-so-good news: these little top burner orifices very often require a metric wrench to remove & install. And some can't be changed without a very slender wrench or nut driver.

A very useful tip I picked up many years ago: to hold that little orifice in a regular nut driver or socket, tear a very small piece of paper towel, hold it over the open socket, then push the orifice into the socket. The paper does a great job of holding the orifice into the wrench, preventing its being dropped into the 'innards' of the range. The installation instructions that come with your range will usually be pretty clear on which orifices go into each burner head.

Many new cook tops use as many as three different sized burners, each with a different BTU rating and orifice size. I usually start by laying the correct orifice beside its corresponding burner, just to be sure I get them right the first time. Again, the instructions should be clear on this.

Some use a color code system, while others use size numbers. (Note to manufacturers: here's another area that needs a standardized system! )One detail that's commonly overlooked on these is the simmer settings.

Each top burner valve has a small screw inside its shaft that can be adjusted to provide a low simmer. This adjustment must be made on each burner once the range has been converted, or 'simmer' settings will be far too high to be useful. A small-bladed screwdriver is needed for most of these.

If you can't find one small enough, it's possible to grind one down to fit. I've noticed some of the most recent ranges are using a larger screw that's a lot easier to access, and that's a welcome change. That should help get you through the top burner conversion.

Not as hard as it sounds, and stay with us -the rest is much easier. First convert the regulator. This is the part to which the inlet connects.

Remove the vent cap, flip the insert over and reinsert it (You'll usually see 'NAT' on one side and 'LP' on the other). Reinstall the cap, and that's done. Then, find the brass orifice that supplies the bake burner (usually under the range, behind the drawer), and if included, the broil burner (usually inside the oven).

These are adjustable, and, like adjustable top burners, are simply 'snugged' down clockwise with a 1/2 inch wrench. Then turn the oven on, keeping in mind that it may take up to 2 minutes for ignition to occur. Watch the burner flame.

If, after burning for a minute or so, it pulls noisily away from the burner, it's getting too much primary air. Simply loosen the screw on the air shutter, where you just turned down the orifice, and close this shutter down a bit to reduce air into the mixture. If the flame is yellow-tipped and appears 'soft' (you'll know if you see it), open the shutter a bit to increase air into the mix.

This adjustment isn't critical, and will rarely have to be done. But you should now about it. Again, the instructions should mention this.(Ref URL http://www.davesrepair.com/DIYhelp/RngNAT-LPconv.htm) Sources: http://www.davesrepair.com/DIYhelp/RngNAT-LPconv.htm .

Doing research on stoves/ovens My husband has said I can start doing research on getting a new stove/oven. So I turn to you all first, of course! What have you found to be good...better...and best?

I have no idea about price range right now (that's where the research comes in. )At the moment I have a 5-burner gas stove (glass surface, which I hate), and a bottom oven, also gas. The microwave is above the stove.

If I lost the small cabinets above the microwave, I could probably put an upper oven there instead of the microwave, and put the microwave on the counter or island. I will look at consumer reports, etc. But I would love to hear from actual cooks what brands tend to be better, most reliable, etc.And any features that I should look for. I have never bought a new stove or oven before...have always used whatever came with the apartment or house I moved into, so I'm a little nervous about making this big decision.

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Thanks!" "When I cook on our propane gas stove, the bottom of the pan gets covered in soot and is very messy to clean up. Why?

If you have a stove set for city gas, if you use propane w/o changing orphasis, (other than temp), does it hurt the stov.

Is cooking with propane on a stove that is set up for natural gas safe.

When I cook on our propane gas stove, the bottom of the pan gets covered in soot and is very messy to clean up. Why?

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