is it hard to put a dual fuel propane conversion on this unit and how will it affect the warranty?
832295
doubtful anyone else has done this conversion. Would think it would null the factory 1yr warranty, but best bet would be to contact LIFAN USA Directly to discuss
62024
Mine was installed on a restoration project. Check with FAST support. They will be able to answer any questions on that. http://www.fuelairspark.com/
91543
Do you have any propane units at all that your using now?It's a great heater I would google it too...and see
1926328
This is natural gas. Abbreviation in descriptions will be "NG" for natural gas, or "LP" for liquid propane. They make conversion kits to switch between the two but I would highly recommend getting the correct type of unit from the start. The kits are expensive and often not all that easy to install.
454416
You need to get the grill for propane. It isn't clearly marked when you make the purchase. I bought the natural gas grill in error and had to purchase a conversion kit.
1874793
Was planning on switching over to a type C converter myself which will burn both gas and propane. Check on you tube for vid's doing swap over.
678505
I'm not sure if you can convert this unit from propane to natural gas. You usually have to change the jets in the burner to do this with other gas burners, so it might be best to talk to a service representative from your gas company. Hope that helps...
259901
Anything that runs on propane can be converted, but the hardware could be quite expensive. Make sure that the cost of the burner plus the cost don't exceed something that Amazon already sells that is natural gas ready. Good luck, and be careful.
1327717
I do not know about this particular grill, but If the grill does not say dual fuel, it cannot be converted to natural gas. It seems strange that one has to buy a conversion kit to convert a dual fuel unit to a fuel it is supposed to work on. I bought a new grill and then found out it could not be converted even with a conversion kit.
538777
We haven't had that problem. Have you made sure you are using the correct regulator and propane pressure?
940023
Yes, it is dual fuel, natural gas or propane, just use the right connection when you connect it. I don't remember if it came with it in the box or we picked up the propane one at the hardware store.
558450
We have it in our MBR hooked into our natural gas connection that feeds our fireplace. It's been connected for one year with no issues other than the initial burn-off smell that only lasts a day or two.I highly recommend that you have your gas company hook it up. Ours did and they only charged us about $150 for the install of the unit and the hookup and parts. Better Safe than Sorry.
2072081
We had the same problem. That is why we returned it and got a propane version.
647733
I was able to convert mine and it worked fine. I did the same thing I've done to everything that I've purchased that was intended for LP (propane) which is remove all of the LP gadgets (hose, regulator etc) and re-plumb accordingly for natural gas and then enlarge the jet accordingly. Of course none of this is UL approved or endorsed by Char-Broil in any way but if can be done. When completed the cooking time on natural gas was exactly the same as what the Char-Broil literature stated for LP.
830494
The hose will work for that except a propane and natural gas have different size venturis that the gas flows through so you need to also convert your venturi. I think it has something to do with the air to gas mixure being different between both fuels. So even though you use the hose will interchange, you will be disappointed with ability of the burner without changing the ventri also.
1028974
as my unit is natural gas there is no vent to install = probably not with propane either. I just mounted it on the wall, plumbed in a gas line to it and turned it on. I use it in my garage and have yet to go past the lowest setting on it = uses about $30 a month in gas. I love this puppy!
995257
You can regulate the flow of propane to the burner and it will affect the temperature, How much I don't know. I lower it when I want it on, but am not soldering anything.