Barbecue

Bob Larson

For my birthday 6 years ago, I got a propane Sunbeam Grillmaster. Finally, 6 years later, I got around to running a gas line to the patio, and I want to convert it to natural gas. Sunbeam won't help (legal concerns, I guess), but I'm sure someone here knows what to do. Just change out the orifice, right? How do I get a part number?

rudy_2

We don't need no stinkin' part number

Just plug, drill and grill.

Go to http://www.andersonforrester.thomasregister.com/olc/andersonforrester/orifcapa.htm
for the proper drill size.

Bob Larson

Thanks Rudy

I knew this was the place to go for answers to everything.

And thanks to Noel for the email also.

Josh M.

You will have to change out the secondary regulator as well. Propane is a much higher presure. You won't get a very intense flame if you don't

rich pickering

Not that simple. Inside the valve is a bypass orifice that is sized to provide enough propane when the valve is at minimum. If it is not changed, there may not be enough natural gas to sustain the flame. But the gas keeps flowing until it builds up enough to ignite from that bit of fat that was burning. Boom. And if it is legal to make the change in your jurisdiction, you won't have any insurance unless the rating plate is certified for natural gas.

Bob Larson

Right,

I need to change the 11"WC propane regulator to 3.5" WC for gas, which I will do when I change the hose to a quick-disconnect, and drill out the orifice. Got it. Thanks, Josh.

Bob Larson

Darn,

just when I thought I had it nailed. I don't suppose it's possible to fix that without replacing the valve, in which case it's probably bettter just to buy a new BBQ.

Oh well, I'll just make sure the flame doesn't go out. Can't let that lonely little gas pipe feel unloved.