Can You Convert A Natural Gas Wall Heater To Propane

I have a vent free natural gas heater made by procom.

Can you convert a natural gas wall heater to propane. Conversion involves replacing the propane regulators and orifices in the appliance with ones designed for natural gas. Most propane companys offer the service to convert your heater for a small fee. Natural gas is low pressure high volume. The biggest sticking point is that natural gas is kept at a lower pressure and some appliances can t handle the higher pressure of propane even with adjustments.

I have heard this is possible. They also burn at. You can convert some appliances but others are designed to burn only natural gas. How you can convert lpg heater into natural gas heater.

Yes just change the orfice in the burner and pilot if there is one. The density difference between propane and natural gas means that propane gas appliances such as furnaces and ranges must be converted to handle the lighter natural gas. Older units made for natural gas could be converted to propane but not the other way around. Propane is high pressure low volume.

Most but not all appliances can be converted from natural gas to propane. Most space heaters are no longer convertible you must by the unit on the gas that you are using at your home. If you can safely convert an appliance or furnace then switching to propane as a fuel source requires some appliance modification including replacing parts using a conversion kit. I have no idea if this is safe first of all or how to begin to go about it.

You may have a heater with an electric start.