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Why is it recommended by manufacturers not to use propane gas in a barbecue that has natural gas burner?
By Tom | January 21, 2008
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Why is it recommended by manufacturers not to use propane gas in a barbecue that has natural gas burner?
…And how does this relate to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Lee
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January 21st, 2008 at 9:16 pm
the gas valve are diffent
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:25 am
They have different size mixing chambers for gas/air mixture. Your cooking outside so no fear of carbon monoxide poisoning
January 22nd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
The orifice inside the burner is a different size than burners designed for propane.
January 24th, 2008 at 11:35 am
The size of the molecules of the 2 gases are different and the nozzles of the burners are different to make them work right.
January 27th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
the gas orfice is diffrent, most out door grills are set up for propane, you local gas co can change it over for you,
January 27th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
The gas outlets have different size output holes, DO NOT MIX THEM.
January 28th, 2008 at 1:30 am
The gas orfices are different for LP and NG.
The main concerns are intense sooting and smoking, as well as voiding of any waranty that came with your grill.
I have worked at a fireplace and grill store for 8 years, and I have seen many grills ruined this way.
I would not reccomend it.