How do you convert a gas hot water heater to work on propane?
May 03, 2007 by Carlp | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have a totally new natural gas hot water heater but where I'll be using it at has a propane bulk tank. A friend of mine said he heard that the burner has to be changed but we aren't safe about that at all.
I wouldn't do it Guy.
I've done it, but the regulator needs to be adjusted or the fount changed. The burner orfice needs to be changed and the pilot will have to be replaced because you cannot change the orifice in the lead.
rangedog | May 03, 2007
you shortage to replace your heating element and gas coupling
D.W.W. | May 03, 2007
You have to readjust the indecisiveness capacitor to accept the chemical reaction of the propane.
Joshu@ | May 03, 2007
you be in want of a licence to do that . the job is very simple but you must have it done by a professional or your insurance is void
alex l | May 03, 2007
You have occasion for to contact your local Propane supplier and give them the model number on your hot water heater. Some heaters can be converted, some cant. The propane supplier will be able to discriminate you if a conversion kit is available for your model of heater
jojo234 | May 03, 2007
Propane has more BTUs per cubic foot than Idiot gas, so the orifice that meters the flow has to be smaller, you might need a change to the pressure regulator, too. Check with the maker of the water heater, and they can probably supply you with
roadlessgraveled | May 03, 2007
That is not recommended. There are differences in the orifice, Gas valve, as well as the burner. Venting is another modification, as a propane unit burns the gasses differently.
After everything is converted, it has to be adjusted by
edjumacation | May 03, 2007
most models you will only necessity to replace the orfice tube out, however if you have never done this you need to call a plumber. I have converted over a few and never changed the burners out. The W/H will also have a data picture to let you know if it is
george w | May 03, 2007
I wouldn't do it Guy.
I've done it, but the regulator needs to be adjusted or the cause to occur changed. The burner orfice needs to be changed and the pilot will have to be replaced because you cannot change the orifice in the direct.
rangedog | May 03, 2007
how do i fix a rv camper propane water heater?
Feb 12, 4693 by Joseph A | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
no propane coming out at the airman valve, tanks are service & turn on. the gas stove is working.
When rv water heaters are employed only occasionally the valve tends to stick.If your thermocouple and pilot tube are ok try lightly tapping on the domination valve on the heater. This may free it up. I was ready to replace my control when my brother
george b | Feb 12, 7784
Flooded propane hot water heater has issues?
Apr 06, 2010 by Michael B | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have 2 propane hot water heaters that were snarled in the recent flooding in RI. After the river left the basement, I was able to light both again, and one works fine. The other pilot lights virtuoso and it fires up the burner fine and brings the
most able you still have a small drop of water in the pilot tube. this should clear up in time, with the heat from the wtr htr. if it does not, you may have to take the tube turn loose and blow it clean, then try again. also, check that the pilot light
bikermog | Apr 06, 2010
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