Just a tip from an automotive background.If your worried about dropping small pieces from a tool in an area you can't see or get your hands in.Like those orifices,you can put some grease or vaseline on the tool and it will let the small piece stick to it.I usually do it when working with small nuts or screws.
Hi deegan727, we will certainly give that a try the next time we are working in a tight space. Sound like it would help with drilling self piercing screws into duct work. Thanks for the tip!
One important thing is missing here. Removing LP orifice ONLY does not apply to every burner. You need to REPLACE the LP orifice with NG orifice if there is no built-in NG orifice behind LP orifice. Or explosion will happen. Even one grill can have some burners with built-in NG orifices but other burners without built-in orifice. Check operation manual for the safety.
Good point. Charbroil had the natural gas orifice built in so that step wasn’t necessary in this specific conversion. Converting other bbq’s will need to install the proper natural gas orifice.
Hi Admanda, not all grills can be converted from propane to natural gas, so be sure to get one that will. Char Broil has a sticker that says duel fuel. Let us know how your conversion goes, good luck!
This was hugely helpful. I have the same model Char Broil grill and we just moved to a house that already has a natural gas connection outside. This video had way more detail than the one Char Broil has on their website and I now feel very confident that we can easily convert our grill to work with that very convenient gas line that we now have. Thank you so much!
+E. John Benson Hi E. John Benson, okay, that is a good suggestion. We would test for gas leaks by putting a mixture of dish soap and water on the connections, turn on the gas and look for bubbling. If no bubbles, all is well. We will make a video on that in the future. Thanks for the comment!
Great video, thanks for taking the time to show me how to do it right. The instructions made it seem more complicated than it was. After watching your video it was easy peasy.
Thank you so much for your video. If it wasn't for you mentioning that exact bit size I would have gone out and bought the kit just for the right tool. Once I had the right bit it was just a breeze to remove the orifice. Thanks again.
Had a chuckle when you explained the reasons for converting from propane to natural gas... Taste and convenience...Same reasons given back in day about switching from charcoal to propane. I wonder if same reasons for switching were given by cro-magnon man .... "No like cooking Mastodon over volcano.. bad taste...long walk to and from volcano ... better to use wood fire in cave." Seriously ... great video. Thanks for sharing. Best to you and yours.
Excellent video. Char Broil has one also. But this is more complete. The Char Broil video does not show converting the side burner. This is a noticeable problem. So good job guys.
Nice video to help me understand the process. I wanted to view before I purchased any parts so I know I am getting the correct fittings and all pieces i will need. Really good to know I have to pull those little restrictor fittings out to go from propane to gas. Thanks
We've had to run a generator off our natural gas line before and thankfully the line had been run many years ago. It wasn't in the most ideal place since it was at the back door entrance but the entrance we use. We made due but I would love to have another one ran to the 4th door and current patio area
Hey Pamela, You can extend or add to an existing natural gas set-up. Check out this video ( about the 7:40 min into it ) where you can see a whole manifold we had added that allowed this house the outdoor grill, ventless fireplace and new gas range. ua-cam.com/video/kE7IoGiA1Ck/v-deo.html It is worth the expense in the long run. Thx for watching!
Hi Burhan, yes, the Canadian geese are awesome, except perhaps when they honk in the morning! Thanks for your comment and we hope you have good luck with your grill conversion!
I Bought my Home in 23 ....and with it came a ...HEAVY DUTY BUILT ....ARKLA Natural Gas Grill ....I Have renovated the Grill Body ... replaced the old Grates with new porcelain grating ...and Now I'm Ready to replace the total burner system with new Natural Gas components ....but Very little luck locating... proper components ....So ....HERE I AM ... 😊👍🙏
I'm assuming the char broil comes with an inner orifice that's already the correct size for NG, so when you take the LP orifice off, you already limited by the NG one internally somewhere. I think if I did this with my Weber (or most people for that matter), I'd get a pretty scary flame. Useful vid none the less, thanks.
Hi D Pavlovic, yes, certain Char Broil grills have been designed for conversion from propane to natural gas. Char Broil puts a sticker right on their grill that indicates it works for dual fuel. Not all grills can be converted. Thanks for your comments.
Need to reduce combustion air inlet on the natural gas, notice the limiter plates (behind knobs) have a small round hole vs the larger OVAL air source hole for LP.
Great video! Thank you! I’m building a new house with natural gas line to the deck specifically for my grill. I’d rather not buy a brand new grill when mine now is perfectly fine. I think this will help me a ton!
Hey Whiskey.., All I know is that on dual fuel, when you remove the propane orifice, the remaining tube is sized correctly for natural gas. I don’t know what the exact tube dimension is for nat gas - just that it was engineered to be the correct size. If you could find the correct dimension, then you could measure yours and see if it is correct. Hope that helps.
Not all bbq’s can be so easily converted. Charbroil has made some of their products convertible but even some of Charbroil bbq’s are not ready-made for this easy conversion. Be careful.
Thank you soo much I really appreciate your video. Simple straight to the point and extra waste of video to make it longer than needed.!! You guys rock! Thank you
Very Good My Man, now I know what it all about to convert the stove into natural gas. All about allow more gas to mix with air inorder to give effective and efficient burn. Otherwise, it may not glow enough due to lack of Oxygene. I had blackening on my kitchen walls with my old cooker, that must’ve been the Orifices or Air blockages, what is regarded as ‘Air FueL Mixture ratio’ in Road going vehicles. Anyway all understood.! Thanks.!!!
Great info! The prior owners of my house had a natural gas grill, so the line on the deck has been mocking my propane grill for some time now. ;) I picked up a charbroil commercial series grill at an estate sale the other day with the plan to convert it to natural gas. So far I'm impressed with the quality of that grill, lifting the lid of that thing is a workout. I'm thinking it will stop bullets!
@@Housebarons for my grill, the answer was no However, i found more information that lead me down the right path. In the end i used the gas orpheus from my old grill, and a natural gas line bought off of amazon. I slowly opened up the "jets" (as i see them) until i was happy with the burn. I have had the grill running off of natural gas for about a month now, using it nearly daily. I'm very happy with my conversion!
I own a Weber Genesis Gold propane grill and I'm hoping that a conversion kit is available. Until I watched this video I wasn't aware that there was a difference in the orifice size between propane and natural gas. If anyone reading this has converted their Weber gas grill from propane to natural gas please feel free to comment. Thank you for this video.
Hi dtowndano, we found this link with info about converting your Weber Genesis grill to propane. You could also call Weber technical support to see if you can order a conversion kit from them. Hope this helps, good luck! www.grill-repair.com/weber315orifice.html
@@Housebarons Thank you. I actually did go to the website using the link you provided and I ended up purchasing both orifices and a regulator they indicated would work for me Weber Grill. Weber doesn't offer a conversion kit and and states they don't recommend converting their LP grills to natural gas. Of course they do sell NG grills for $750-$900. I'll try my luck with the conversion process that might cost around $100 total. I own a Weber Genesis Gold B side burner control grill.
I contacted the store I bought my convertible grill, they said they are not allowed to sell me a conversion kit! I was so pissed off! So I will have to convert it myself!
Hi Mesedrew, we purchased our Char-Broil natural gas conversion kit from Lowe's. I just checked and they cost about $60. Good luck with your conversion and happy grilling!
@@Housebarons hi you doing, now what about if you want to convert from natural gas to propane, this is a great video but I have a griddle, it come for natural gas and I need to convert to propane
Does anyone know how much it costs to have someone (the gas company? plumber?) run a gas line to the outside patio or deck? Had no idea natural gas grills existed (yes, been living in a cave), hence I inadvertently bought one at a garage sale, thinking it was propane. It is a giant rolling paper weight until I either get a gas line installed, or convert it to propane. Seems like it would be a massive advantage never to have to heft propane tanks around ever again, but if this is gonna cost somewhere in the thousands, think I'll try converting it.
I believe the extra orifice that came with the kit goes on the side burner… or you could just drill out the original to 1/64… just a bit larger for natural gas to flow….
The taste of propane is definitely a good reason to convert from propane to natural gas. Another reason for converting is safety. Propane is extremely explosive and while there are plenty of safety measures built into consumer propane products it’s something we mustn’t get too casual about. Avoiding it in the first place is an easy way to have peace of mind.
You forgot something very important, you need to check for any gas leaks I usually grab a water soapy sponge and put it where you make all the connections and look for any bubbles if its a bubbles that means you have a gas leak, it’s just my personal opinion and thanks for sharing a very good video!
Hi Jose, yes, definitely check for leaks! We have other videos where we show the soapy leak check to make sure the gas line is secure. This video shows that exact procedure at the 7:54 mark: How to Install a Ventless Natural Gas Fireplace ua-cam.com/video/kE7IoGiA1Ck/v-deo.html Thanks for your comments!
Maybe I missed something. Do you take the propane oriface out and replace it with a natural gas oriface, or do you take the propane oriface out and reassemble the pipe, and that's it?
Just take out original orifice. Only intended to work on DUEL FUEL grills. Duel fuel means the remaining hole after the propane nozzle is removed is the exact size for nat. gas. Thx for watching!
Hi Tim, yes with propane I do get a strange taste, could just be me, but anyway it is great to have an unlimited supply of natural gas and not have to fool with the propane tanks.
Hey Hoang, You can only do this if the grill has a "dual fuel " logo - if so that means taking out the propane orifice leaves the correct size for nat gas - designed that way from the factory. Thx for watching!
So you aren't replacing those orifice pieces you are removing? I want to convert a an older grill I just got from a neighbor, and they don't make the "conversion kit" for it, and everything else I've read online says to replace that piece with one that works with NG. Thank you for the video!
Hi Kenny, the Char Broil engineers had this specific model set up for the conversion. So all we had to do was remove the old orifices and the openings were then correct for NG. This won't work with all grills because the openings could be the wrong size. So you will need to find the correct size to convert your grill. Good luck!
I guess it was not necessary to dope the final threaded connection to the grill?? Why not?? I need to make that connection for a client tomorrow and was hoping to learn if/why that was needed or not. Thanks
Hey Wallace, I do not remember if that was a flared fitting or not. If it’s flared, that’s a tight seal. If it is normal thread, pipe dope or gas tape is a good idea. Thx for watching!
Hi R S, that is unfortunate news. People must have been doing something wrong with the conversion process. Maybe you could call the manufacturer. Even though they don't sell them anymore, perhaps they will tell you where you can purchase one. Good luck!
My grill is meant to be able to be converted to natural gas, however, the model of the conversion kit suggested is not for sale anywhere. How much of a difference is there between conversion kits? Excellent video, by the way.
Hey Michelle, Thanks. Maybe check at one of the big box stores for a universal conversion kit. I’d guess the universal kit should have the necessary supplies. Hope it works out for you. Thx for watching.
Hi Nick, I don't recall. It has been a while. You make a great point. When working with gas it is always wise to check for leaks. That can easily be done by applying soapy water around the connections and seeing if there is any bubbling. Thanks for the comment!
Great video just had one question I noticed you did not replace the orifice with a natural gas one, is that mandatory? I have a Evolution 5-Burner Grill and I wanted to know if I need to replace the orifice with natural gas ones or can take out the existing propane ones and leave it as is?
Hi Moss Support, for our Char-Broil grill we just had to remove the propane orifices and did not have to install any new ones. However, this particular grill is specifically designed to be able to convert from propane to natural gas. So you will have to call your grill manufacturer to find that answer. Thanks for your question and good luck with your conversion!
Hey Muhanad, IF iF IF you have a grill which is designated “ dual fuel “ on it, that means your grill was designed to have the right size holes if you remove the propane orifices. Only some grills are built this way. Thx for watching!
Hi Chanaka, it is best to check your manual or check with your grill manufacturer to make sure propane to natural gas is okay for your particular grill. For our Char Broil grill, we only had to remove the orifices. There were no new orifices that needed to be installed. Good luck!
Hi Mashwe, sorry, we did this video on Char Broil Grills because they are specifically designed to make the conversion. Perhaps you can call the technical support of the Gyro/Schwarma grill to see if this is possible. The conversion doesn't work for all units. Good luck!
I found this dangerously misleading because it seems to say that you use an orifice for LP gas but simply remove the orifice for natural gas. That may be true for Char Broil but I’m guessing that running other grills on NG with no orifice will create one hell of a firestorm.
Hey Robert, That’s why we pointed out that the Charbroil grills are labeled as “ dual fuel “. They are designed to do this. Not every grill is. Thx for watching.
You can convert to natural gas because that specific model of char broil can be converted to natural gas....not with all are posible..... (sorry for my English)
Hi HuSs, yes, exactly, we were able to convert our grill from propane to natural gas because it is a Char-broil dual fuel grill, which means it can be run on both propane or natural gas. Not all grills can use natural gas, so you would need to check your owner's manual or call the manufacturer of your grill to find if you can convert your grill. Thanks for your comment, and we think your English is outstanding!
im having an issue with my blaze natural gas grill. i have cleaned out all the burners n replaced the regulator. my next step i thought was to replace the orafices, but i see in your video "converting a propane to gas" that you have removed all the orafices , should i do that instead of replacing them
Hey Barbara, Our specific grill is designated "Dual Fuel". So from the factory it comes ready for both fuels - depending on whether the orifices are in or out. A typical grill is not designed for that conversion conversion. As for removing your orifices, maybe give the manufacturer a call and clarify with them?? Thx for watching!
Once the grill is converted, can it still use propane? Or would I have to reverse the conversion process? Wondering as I would like to hook it up to the gas line at my home, but I also use the bbq for some business stuff in the summer where it would need to be connected to propane again... Thanks in advance!
Hey shea, Yes. You’d have to switch it back. And make sure the manufacturer says it dual fuel and can be converted. Not all grills are. Thx for watching!
Hi Michael, we just took the old orifices out and did not replace them with any new orifices. That is how the conversion works with this grill. Thanks for the question and good luck if you decide to convert your grill!
Your links to amazon don't work anymore. But great video thanks! I was watching to see if there is some kind of natural gas regulator, but it doesn't look like it. Just a hose. So simple.
Hey Justen, Thx for taking time to inform us about the amazon links. Looks like some products are no longer available or long delayed due to coved issues. Thx also for watching!
Hi Ken, according to Char-broil the answer is no. Here is what they have to say: Make sure your grill is designed for dual fuel and able to run off of natural gas. Not every propane grill can use natural gas, so be sure to consult your owner's manual. Buy a conversion kit. A conversion kit enables you to turn a propane gas grill into a natural gas grill. Thanks for your question, good luck with your conversion!
Hey Dima, I think it has to do with sizing -the propane orifice inserts are removed and the remaining opening is used for natural gas. But the size of that opening ( if dual fuel designed ) is precisely designed to accommodate nat’l gas.
You said natural gas needs larger orifices - but you went from small to none. Am I understanding that right? I see conversion kits with several size orifices to choose from. But why if you just remove them?
IF you have a charbroil w/ DUAL FUEL stamped on it as ours is, it was built at the factory with orifices included and sized for propane. If those are removed, the opening is now sized for nat gas - thus dual fuel without adding anything. I can’t speak to conversion kits but I’m guessing charbroil eliminated that need through initial design. If it doesn’t say dual fuel, you are attempting to modify something outside what we did. Hope that helps.
Hey CMichaelLyle, I’m not sure if this applies but typically an orange natural gas flame means that it isn’t burning cleanly. You might want to check with the manufacturer for some tips.
If cleaning the grill and burners doesn't help, the air flow to your burners probably needs to be adjusted. It isn't difficult, each burner has an adjustable tab. Here is a link to a video that will show you how to do that.ua-cam.com/video/-z78D0K88fA/v-deo.html Good luck!
Hey Jacques, We always say - ONLY IF your particular grill was designed to be “dual fuel”. That means, at the factory the orifices were sized correctly to accomplish this. The grill would have “ dual fuel “ stamped on it somewhere. Thx for watching!
Hey Paolo, Because our grill is made at the factory as a “dual fuel” grill, once we take out the old propane nozzles, the orifice that is left is exactly the right size for natural gas. That is what duel fuel means. So no new nozzles needed to be added . Thx for watching!
The Propane is pressured higher than the natural gas and hence it usually has a narrower orifices than natural gas and in this case it seems they are not required for the natural gas
@@Housebarons Hank Hill is the idiot who replied that grill owners should skip conversion to NG and stick with LP.....and if you run out of propane, the propane people will come right over and top off your tank. Hank Hill, are you kidding me? (Hank Hill is the guy who wrote that ridiculous reply to your video 2 months ago).
Hey Findlay, If your grill is labeled as “ dual fuel “, it is designed to have just the right size after you remove the propane orifice. It’s specifically made to be able to do that. Not all grills are made that way. Hope that helps. Thx for watching.
You are smarter then every single person I have met that works at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Great vid!
Hi Rob, LOL, thanks, good luck if you decide to convert your grill!
Just a tip from an automotive background.If your worried about dropping small pieces from a tool in an area you can't see or get your hands in.Like those orifices,you can put some grease or vaseline on the tool and it will let the small piece stick to it.I usually do it when working with small nuts or screws.
Hi deegan727, we will certainly give that a try the next time we are working in a tight space. Sound like it would help with drilling self piercing screws into duct work. Thanks for the tip!
Yes that works. Maybe also if it’s a slopping fit a piece of masking tape or electrical tape across socket to tighten socket fit to nut.
And call it a ratchet not a socket wrench lol
One important thing is missing here. Removing LP orifice ONLY does not apply to every burner. You need to REPLACE the LP orifice with NG orifice if there is no built-in NG orifice behind LP orifice. Or explosion will happen. Even one grill can have some burners with built-in NG orifices but other burners without built-in orifice. Check operation manual for the safety.
Good point. Charbroil had the natural gas orifice built in so that step wasn’t necessary in this specific conversion. Converting other bbq’s will need to install the proper natural gas orifice.
Whats the difference between the two?
LP gas tank has much higher pressure than NG gas in the pipe, thus requests smaller orifice, or explosion.
Thank you. The house I’m buying has the line already built in in my back patio and now I’m a buy a gas grill and do this. Thank you so much again.
Hi Admanda, not all grills can be converted from propane to natural gas, so be sure to get one that will. Char Broil has a sticker that says duel fuel. Let us know how your conversion goes, good luck!
This was hugely helpful. I have the same model Char Broil grill and we just moved to a house that already has a natural gas connection outside. This video had way more detail than the one Char Broil has on their website and I now feel very confident that we can easily convert our grill to work with that very convenient gas line that we now have. Thank you so much!
Great video! One suggestion would also to be show people how to look for leaks prior to first use.
+E. John Benson Hi E. John Benson, okay, that is a good suggestion. We would test for gas leaks by putting a mixture of dish soap and water on the connections, turn on the gas and look for bubbling. If no bubbles, all is well. We will make a video on that in the future. Thanks for the comment!
@@Housebarons at 16:02 you can see the gas poof out of the line you didn't test for leaks on... yikes.
@@keithwall1719 definitely a good way to blow up the house.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to show me how to do it right. The instructions made it seem more complicated than it was. After watching your video it was easy peasy.
Hey Russell,
Awesome, Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons I always thought you could just hook up a line to the house to eliminate the propane tank being that simple
Thank you so much for your video. If it wasn't for you mentioning that exact bit size I would have gone out and bought the kit just for the right tool. Once I had the right bit it was just a breeze to remove the orifice. Thanks again.
Hi Safa, nice! Glad that worked out for you. Thanks so much for your comment!
Hello very helpful video. I see that you took out the propane orifice but never installed the natural gas one. Do we need them or no
Extremely clear and detailed step-by-step instructions.
Many thanks.
Hey Gennady Gerun,
Thanks for your kind comment and feedback. Great to have viewer input!
how so?? it didnt show him putting orifices back in or the difference in hole size!!!!!
one of the best instruction videos, please keep it coming
Thanks, will do!
Had a chuckle when you explained the reasons for converting from propane to natural gas... Taste and convenience...Same reasons given back in day about switching from charcoal to propane. I wonder if same reasons for switching were given by cro-magnon man .... "No like cooking Mastodon over volcano.. bad taste...long walk to and from volcano ... better to use wood fire in cave." Seriously ... great video. Thanks for sharing. Best to you and yours.
Hey Ray,
I guess it all comes down to perspective! Thx for the comment and pointing that out.
With all due respect, not all volcanos are created equal.
Taste the meat, not the heat.
Excellent video. Char Broil has one also. But this is more complete. The Char Broil video does not show converting the side burner. This is a noticeable problem. So good job guys.
Hi Robert, we really like this Char Broil grill. Hopefully you will too if you decide to get one. Thanks for your comment!
Nice tutorial. Get a spray can and paint those black iron fittings; those rust quick. Your plumber should have used galvanized fittings for outdoors.
Hi Nelson, will do, thanks for pointing that out!
Nice video to help me understand the process. I wanted to view before I purchased any parts so I know I am getting the correct fittings and all pieces i will need. Really good to know I have to pull those little restrictor fittings out to go from propane to gas. Thanks
We've had to run a generator off our natural gas line before and thankfully the line had been run many years ago. It wasn't in the most ideal place since it was at the back door entrance but the entrance we use. We made due but I would love to have another one ran to the 4th door and current patio area
Hey Pamela,
You can extend or add to an existing natural gas set-up. Check out this video ( about the 7:40 min into it ) where you can see a whole manifold we had added that allowed this house the outdoor grill, ventless fireplace and new gas range. ua-cam.com/video/kE7IoGiA1Ck/v-deo.html
It is worth the expense in the long run.
Thx for watching!
Very useful! Thank you. Also loved the Canada geese honks in the background!
Hi Burhan, yes, the Canadian geese are awesome, except perhaps when they honk in the morning! Thanks for your comment and we hope you have good luck with your grill conversion!
I thought Canada geese make more of a Honk-Eh sound.
I Bought my Home in 23 ....and with it came a ...HEAVY DUTY BUILT ....ARKLA Natural Gas Grill ....I Have renovated the Grill Body ... replaced the old Grates with new porcelain grating ...and Now I'm Ready to replace the total burner system with new Natural Gas components ....but Very little luck locating... proper components ....So ....HERE I AM ... 😊👍🙏
I'm assuming the char broil comes with an inner orifice that's already the correct size for NG, so when you take the LP orifice off, you already limited by the NG one internally somewhere. I think if I did this with my Weber (or most people for that matter), I'd get a pretty scary flame. Useful vid none the less, thanks.
Hi D Pavlovic, yes, certain Char Broil grills have been designed for conversion from propane to natural gas. Char Broil puts a sticker right on their grill that indicates it works for dual fuel. Not all grills can be converted. Thanks for your comments.
I like your theory. That would make the orifice in the kit a spare. The claim that it's the same as the ones being removed makes no sense.
Need to reduce combustion air inlet on the natural gas, notice the limiter plates (behind knobs) have a small round hole vs the larger OVAL air source hole for LP.
Great video! Thank you!
I’m building a new house with natural gas line to the deck specifically for my grill. I’d rather not buy a brand new grill when mine now is perfectly fine. I think this will help me a ton!
Hey Zach,
Good job and good luck!
I did not honestly think it was this easy, I was 🤏 close to buying a natural gas bbq….thank you greatly appreciated
Hey Whiskey,
Just make sure you get a DUAL fuel grill. That makes it work easy!
Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons I have just a plane Jane propane it seems but it has the same set up as in the video?
Hey Whiskey..,
All I know is that on dual fuel, when you remove the propane orifice, the remaining tube is sized correctly for natural gas. I don’t know what the exact tube dimension is for nat gas - just that it was engineered to be the correct size. If you could find the correct dimension, then you could measure yours and see if it is correct.
Hope that helps.
Not all bbq’s can be so easily converted. Charbroil has made some of their products convertible but even some of Charbroil bbq’s are not ready-made for this easy conversion. Be careful.
Thank you soo much I really appreciate your video. Simple straight to the point and extra waste of video to make it longer than needed.!! You guys rock! Thank you
Hey Wolfmanj3,
Thank you - and thx for watching!
Very Good My Man, now I know what it all about to convert the stove into natural gas. All about allow more gas to mix with air inorder to give effective and efficient burn. Otherwise, it may not glow enough due to lack of Oxygene. I had blackening on my kitchen walls with my old cooker, that must’ve been the Orifices or Air blockages, what is regarded as ‘Air FueL Mixture ratio’ in Road going vehicles.
Anyway all understood.!
Thanks.!!!
Good work thanks for showing me now im going to do this on my channel 😅
I see where you took the old orifices out but did not see how you put the new ones in.
Very helpful and informative. I don't foresee having any problems converting a grill.
Great info!
The prior owners of my house had a natural gas grill, so the line on the deck has been mocking my propane grill for some time now. ;)
I picked up a charbroil commercial series grill at an estate sale the other day with the plan to convert it to natural gas.
So far I'm impressed with the quality of that grill, lifting the lid of that thing is a workout.
I'm thinking it will stop bullets!
Hi Chris, not every grill can be converted to natural gas, so be sure to check with the manufacturer to see if that is an option. Good luck!
@@Housebarons for my grill, the answer was no
However, i found more information that lead me down the right path.
In the end i used the gas orpheus from my old grill, and a natural gas line bought off of amazon.
I slowly opened up the "jets" (as i see them) until i was happy with the burn.
I have had the grill running off of natural gas for about a month now, using it nearly daily.
I'm very happy with my conversion!
@@justfishing6067 Wow! Fantastic and congratulations, happy grilling 😀
6-1-2023, Super Awesome Video Sir!!! Thank you!!
Hey Vincent,
Awesome! Thx for the kind words and for watching!
Good your idea, Thank for share ..👍🎬💪🏼👍🏆😋 good food and safety
Hey Thayer...,
Thx for wanting!
Awesome...I am doing the entire thing to my grill...Thank you so much.
Hi Dewi, you are so welcome, awesome! How did it go?
the conversion pretty much consists of removing flow restrictor nozzles and the pressure regulator used for propane. cool. thank you.
I own a Weber Genesis Gold propane grill and I'm hoping that a conversion kit is available. Until I watched this video I wasn't aware that there was a difference in the orifice size between propane and natural gas. If anyone reading this has converted their Weber gas grill from propane to natural gas please feel free to comment. Thank you for this video.
Hi dtowndano, we found this link with info about converting your Weber Genesis grill to propane. You could also call Weber technical support to see if you can order a conversion kit from them.
Hope this helps, good luck!
www.grill-repair.com/weber315orifice.html
@@Housebarons Thank you. I actually did go to the website using the link you provided and I ended up purchasing both orifices and a regulator they indicated would work for me Weber Grill. Weber doesn't offer a conversion kit and and states they don't recommend converting their LP grills to natural gas. Of course they do sell NG grills for $750-$900.
I'll try my luck with the conversion process that might cost around $100 total. I own a Weber Genesis Gold B side burner control grill.
Awesome guys!!. Thanks a lot for all the information about this matter!!...
Hi Juan, you are certainly welcome! Let us know if you do your conversion how it goes. Thanks for your comment!
Good job
Hey Eric,
Thx for watching!
I contacted the store I bought my convertible grill, they said they are not allowed to sell me a conversion kit! I was so pissed off! So I will have to convert it myself!
Hi Mesedrew, we purchased our Char-Broil natural gas conversion kit from Lowe's. I just checked and they cost about $60. Good luck with your conversion and happy grilling!
Ty this was the only video I needed to watch . Subbed !
Hi Mr Morgan, awesome! Glad you subbed, hope your conversion goes well, and thanks for the comment!
@@Housebarons hi you doing, now what about if you want to convert from natural gas to propane, this is a great video but I have a griddle, it come for natural gas and I need to convert to propane
Does anyone know how much it costs to have someone (the gas company? plumber?) run a gas line to the outside patio or deck? Had no idea natural gas grills existed (yes, been living in a cave), hence I inadvertently bought one at a garage sale, thinking it was propane. It is a giant rolling paper weight until I either get a gas line installed, or convert it to propane. Seems like it would be a massive advantage never to have to heft propane tanks around ever again, but if this is gonna cost somewhere in the thousands, think I'll try converting it.
In California it cost me $100
I believe the extra orifice that came with the kit goes on the side burner…
or you could just drill out the original to 1/64… just a bit larger for natural gas to flow….
Hey Joan.
Thx for watching
The taste of propane is definitely a good reason to convert from propane to natural gas. Another reason for converting is safety. Propane is extremely explosive and while there are plenty of safety measures built into consumer propane products it’s something we mustn’t get too casual about. Avoiding it in the first place is an easy way to have peace of mind.
Outstanding video 👍
Hi jammin6816, thank you very much! Good luck with your conversion! Let us know how it goes.
I like King of the Hill, but sorry Hank, I prefer natural gas.
Btw, thanks for the video and I'm gonna try this for off the grid barbecuing. :)
Awesome Seph, hope that works out for you, happy grilling!
Well son I respect your right to choose.
Thank you so much for this awesome video. It saved me a lot of headache Cheers!
Hey Edward,
So glad to hear that! Thx for the encouragement and for watching!
You forgot something very important, you need to check for any gas leaks I usually grab a water soapy sponge and put it where you make all the connections and look for any bubbles if its a bubbles that means you have a gas leak, it’s just my personal opinion and thanks for sharing a very good video!
Hi Jose, yes, definitely check for leaks! We have other videos where we show the soapy leak check to make sure the gas line is secure.
This video shows that exact procedure at the 7:54 mark:
How to Install a Ventless Natural Gas Fireplace
ua-cam.com/video/kE7IoGiA1Ck/v-deo.html
Thanks for your comments!
Thank You so much!! Great and helpful info!
Hi Avlake2008, glad to hear this video was helpful. Hope your conversion goes well!
good job very helpful
Hi Izzy, thanks for your comment and best of luck if you convert your grill!
Super helpful. Thank you!
Hi Edward, glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment and we hope all goes well with your conversion!
Maybe I missed something. Do you take the propane oriface out and replace it with a natural gas oriface, or do you take the propane oriface out and reassemble the pipe, and that's it?
Just take out original orifice. Only intended to work on DUEL FUEL grills. Duel fuel means the remaining hole after the propane nozzle is removed is the exact size for nat. gas.
Thx for watching!
Do you have one for Blackstone Hibachi Grill? Thank you!
Very Good!..
Hi Carl, thanks! If you convert your grill let us know how it goes. Good luck!
So, with propane, you taste the heat, not the meat?
Hi Tim, yes with propane I do get a strange taste, could just be me, but anyway it is great to have an unlimited supply of natural gas and not have to fool with the propane tanks.
So we don't need to put in a new bigger orifice. Just take out small holed one?
Hey Hoang,
You can only do this if the grill has a "dual fuel " logo - if so that means taking out the propane orifice leaves the correct size for nat gas - designed that way from the factory.
Thx for watching!
Not clear whether I need to install replacement orifices that came with conversion kit. Your vid doesn't show replacements going in.
Our grill as made for dual fuel - so no replacements - it was designed to work that way.
Thx for watching!
So you aren't replacing those orifice pieces you are removing? I want to convert a an older grill I just got from a neighbor, and they don't make the "conversion kit" for it, and everything else I've read online says to replace that piece with one that works with NG. Thank you for the video!
Hi Kenny, the Char Broil engineers had this specific model set up for the conversion. So all we had to do was remove the old orifices and the openings were then correct for NG. This won't work with all grills because the openings could be the wrong size. So you will need to find the correct size to convert your grill. Good luck!
@@Housebarons oh, that makes much more sense then. Thanks for the information!
I guess it was not necessary to dope the final threaded connection to the grill?? Why not?? I need to make that connection for a client tomorrow and was hoping to learn if/why that was needed or not. Thanks
Hey Wallace,
I do not remember if that was a flared fitting or not. If it’s flared, that’s a tight seal. If it is normal thread, pipe dope or gas tape is a good idea.
Thx for watching!
I had a propane barbecue put it to natural gas now want it back to propane
Propane is expensive here.
Great video thank you
Hello thePreciousPiscean, we appreciate your comment! Let us know if you make your conversion how it goes.
I can’t find any info for a TURBO Grill. Made by BBQGalore. They said they don’t sell kits anymore due to liability.
Hi R S, that is unfortunate news. People must have been doing something wrong with the conversion process. Maybe you could call the manufacturer. Even though they don't sell them anymore, perhaps they will tell you where you can purchase one. Good luck!
My grill is meant to be able to be converted to natural gas, however, the model of the conversion kit suggested is not for sale anywhere. How much of a difference is there between conversion kits? Excellent video, by the way.
Hey Michelle,
Thanks. Maybe check at one of the big box stores for a universal conversion kit. I’d guess the universal kit should have the necessary supplies. Hope it works out for you.
Thx for watching.
Great video! Thanks.
Thanks for your comment, hope all goes well if you convert your grill!
IM SORRY IF IDIDNT CATCH IT BUT DID YOU CHECK FOR LEAKS PRIER TO LIGHTING THE BBQ
Hi Nick, I don't recall. It has been a while. You make a great point. When working with gas it is always wise to check for leaks. That can easily be done by applying soapy water around the connections and seeing if there is any bubbling. Thanks for the comment!
What happened at the 16:02 mark?
Anyway, great video. Thank you!
Hey Carlton,
Not sure. That sound? Probably dropped something in the background. No worries….
Thx for watching!
Great video just had one question I noticed you did not replace the orifice with a natural gas one, is that mandatory?
I have a Evolution 5-Burner Grill and I wanted to know if I need to replace the orifice with natural gas ones or can take out the existing propane ones and leave it as is?
Hi Moss Support, for our Char-Broil grill we just had to remove the propane orifices and did not have to install any new ones.
However, this particular grill is specifically designed to be able to convert from propane to natural gas.
So you will have to call your grill manufacturer to find that answer.
Thanks for your question and good luck with your conversion!
Why didn't you put on a regulator?
@@aucoinrBecause it doesn't need one.
When in doubt ALWAYS read the manual and/or call the manufacturer!
Thank you!
Awesome.
Thank you Sir
Hey David ,
Thx for watching!
So I only have to remove the orifices and not drill anything if I'm changing from propane to gas?
Hey Muhanad,
IF iF IF you have a grill which is designated “ dual fuel “ on it, that means your grill was designed to have the right size holes if you remove the propane orifices.
Only some grills are built this way.
Thx for watching!
When you remove orifices, do I have to install/ replace with gas orifices?
Hi Chanaka, it is best to check your manual or check with your grill manufacturer to make sure propane to natural gas is okay for your particular grill. For our Char Broil grill, we only had to remove the orifices. There were no new orifices that needed to be installed. Good luck!
HouseBarons thanks a lot, you are more than helpful.
Yea, I was like,now there is no gas orifice in the manifold. 🤦🏼
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Hey Alexis,
I’m not surprused😃.
Thanks for watching.
Yep.
@@hankhill4254 mmm hmm
Thanks, this video was very helpful.
Hey Tus,
Thanks for saying so . Thx also for watching.
awesome This Video really help me OUT!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Roger,
Thx for watching!
hi Rich, I bought a kit to change LPG to natural gas on a gyro/shawarma machine or grill, can you help please thanks
Hi Mashwe, sorry, we did this video on Char Broil Grills because they are specifically designed to make the conversion. Perhaps you can call the technical support of the Gyro/Schwarma grill to see if this is possible. The conversion doesn't work for all units. Good luck!
Thank you so much! That saved us $98.00!,
HeySteelee,
Terrific! Thx for letting us know - it’s great to hear from fellow DIY’ers!
I found this dangerously misleading because it seems to say that you use an orifice for LP gas but simply remove the orifice for natural gas. That may be true for Char Broil but I’m guessing that running other grills on NG with no orifice will create one hell of a firestorm.
Hey Robert,
That’s why we pointed out that the Charbroil grills are labeled as “ dual fuel “. They are designed to do this. Not every grill is.
Thx for watching.
Didn’t see you refit the new orifice to warmer hob. Lol
You can convert to natural gas because that specific model of char broil can be converted to natural gas....not with all are posible..... (sorry for my English)
Hi HuSs, yes, exactly, we were able to convert our grill from propane to natural gas because it is a Char-broil dual fuel grill, which means it can be run on both propane or natural gas. Not all grills can use natural gas, so you would need to check your owner's manual or call the manufacturer of your grill to find if you can convert your grill. Thanks for your comment, and we think your English is outstanding!
❤❤❤❤ great 👍 👌 👏 🙌 😀
Thanks for the video
Hey Marc,
Thanks for watching!
im having an issue with my blaze natural gas grill. i have cleaned out all the burners n replaced the regulator. my next step i thought was to replace the orafices, but i see in your video "converting a propane to gas" that you have removed all the orafices , should i do that instead of replacing them
Hey Barbara,
Our specific grill is designated "Dual Fuel". So from the factory it comes ready for both fuels - depending on whether the orifices are in or out. A typical grill is not designed for that conversion conversion. As for removing your orifices, maybe give the manufacturer a call and clarify with them??
Thx for watching!
Thank you! Nice video and really helpful!
Hey Rick,
Thx! and Thanks for watching!
Once the grill is converted, can it still use propane? Or would I have to reverse the conversion process? Wondering as I would like to hook it up to the gas line at my home, but I also use the bbq for some business stuff in the summer where it would need to be connected to propane again... Thanks in advance!
Hey shea,
Yes. You’d have to switch it back. And make sure the manufacturer says it dual fuel and can be converted. Not all grills are.
Thx for watching!
What would be the issue/problem if you didn't have a dual fuel grill and converted it to natural gas anyway?
On the side burner I saw you take the old orfice out but did you replace it with a new one or just leave it out?
Hi Michael, we just took the old orifices out and did not replace them with any new orifices. That is how the conversion works with this grill. Thanks for the question and good luck if you decide to convert your grill!
Good stuff tanks
Thanks, good luck if you convert your grill!
Your links to amazon don't work anymore. But great video thanks! I was watching to see if there is some kind of natural gas regulator, but it doesn't look like it. Just a hose. So simple.
Hey Justen,
Thx for taking time to inform us about the amazon links. Looks like some products are no longer available or long delayed due to coved issues. Thx also for watching!
@@Housebarons oh, so maybe they'll be back. I see 👍
Does this apply to all grills? Please advise...
Hi Ken, according to Char-broil the answer is no. Here is what they have to say:
Make sure your grill is designed for dual fuel and able to run off of natural gas. Not every propane grill can use natural gas, so be sure to consult your owner's manual. Buy a conversion kit. A conversion kit enables you to turn a propane gas grill into a natural gas grill.
Thanks for your question, good luck with your conversion!
Did the natural gas line need a new regulator as opposed to the propane low pressure regulator?
Hey Bob,
We did not put a regulator on the grill. Typically they are used on indoor appliances.
Thx for watching!
Were are new orifices? Rated for natural gas pressure.
Hey Dima,
I think it has to do with sizing -the propane orifice inserts are removed and the remaining opening is used for natural gas.
But the size of that opening ( if dual fuel designed ) is precisely designed to accommodate nat’l gas.
I’m confused. You removed the orifices but didn’t replace with larger ones???
You said natural gas needs larger orifices - but you went from small to none. Am I understanding that right? I see conversion kits with several size orifices to choose from. But why if you just remove them?
IF you have a charbroil w/ DUAL FUEL stamped on it as ours is, it was built at the factory with orifices included and sized for propane. If those are removed, the opening is now sized for nat gas - thus dual fuel without adding anything.
I can’t speak to conversion kits but I’m guessing charbroil eliminated that need through initial design.
If it doesn’t say dual fuel, you are attempting to modify something outside what we did. Hope that helps.
So if mine isn't dual fuel, could I just buy orifices made for natural gas and screw them in?
Hey Justen,
I would not do that without consulting the manufacturer. Ours was designed to be dual fuel.
Thx for watching!
I have this grill and did this conversion but my flame isn't blue. It's orange.
Hey CMichaelLyle,
I’m not sure if this applies but typically an orange natural gas flame means that it isn’t burning cleanly. You might want to check with the manufacturer for some tips.
If cleaning the grill and burners doesn't help, the air flow to your burners probably needs to be adjusted. It isn't difficult, each burner has an adjustable tab. Here is a link to a video that will show you how to do that.ua-cam.com/video/-z78D0K88fA/v-deo.html
Good luck!
Is it safe enough to remove the orifices and not replace them with natural gas ones???
Hey Jacques,
We always say - ONLY IF your particular grill was designed to be “dual fuel”. That means, at the factory the orifices were sized correctly to accomplish this. The grill would have “ dual fuel “ stamped on it somewhere.
Thx for watching!
do you not need the gas regulator included in the conversion kit?
Hey @jbrady0712 ,
Check your local codes. We do not need a regulator on exterior appliances but that varies from place to place.
Thx for watching!
Thanks, this was helpful
Hi Stephen, thank you for your comment and good luck if you convert your grill from propane to natural gas!
What is the reason why not all LP grills can be converted ?
Hey Michelle,
I’d guess it has to do with the size of the orifice. It has to be precise.
Thx for watching!
when did you remove the propane gas nozzles then replaced with natural gas nozzles ?
Hey Paolo,
Because our grill is made at the factory as a “dual fuel” grill, once we take out the old propane nozzles, the orifice that is left is exactly the right size for natural gas. That is what duel fuel means.
So no new nozzles needed to be added .
Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons thanks
Thank you so much for your efforts and for making this video.
Hi Brian, our pleasure, so excited that grilling season is here again!
Thanks for your comment!
Why didn't you reinstall a new orifice on the side burner?
Brian Binns the orifice is only for propane. You do not need a new one for natural gas according to Char Broil.
The Propane is pressured higher than the natural gas and hence it usually has a narrower orifices than natural gas and in this case it seems they are not required for the natural gas
Thx. It helped me to set up by my own.
Hey Supert1ger,
Glad it was useful! Thanks for watching!
hank hill would disown you for doing this
Who is hank hill?
@@Housebarons Hank Hill is the idiot who replied that grill owners should skip conversion to NG and stick with LP.....and if you run out of propane, the propane people will come right over and top off your tank. Hank Hill, are you kidding me? (Hank Hill is the guy who wrote that ridiculous reply to your video 2 months ago).
@@Housebarons I'm Hank Hill, Assistant General Manager right here at Strickland Propane in Arlen TX.
you took the orifices out - I didn't see that you replaced them with different orifices
Hey Findlay,
If your grill is labeled as “ dual fuel “, it is designed to have just the right size after you remove the propane orifice. It’s specifically made to be able to do that. Not all grills are made that way.
Hope that helps.
Thx for watching.