Hi:
I need an answer to kind of an odd question. The question itself is actually simple and straightforward... but the reason I'm asking it is a little long. I include the explanation below if anyone's curious, but it's definitely optional.
The question is this:
If you hook up an LP tank (20 pound) and regulator (BBQ type) to a modern <NATURAL GAS> appliance (e.g. furnace or range, with electronic ignition) will the LP gas flow as far as the orifices, as it would normally with natural gas?
Put another way, when you turn on a range burner, should you at least get a gas odor if all the lines are clear?
(By the way, the range appears to be a very standard Whirlpool of recent vintage.)
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The reason for the question... (optional).
I'm thinking of buying a trailer home. I had it inspected this week. The assumption was made that the trailer was equipped with LP appliances. An LP tank and regulator were brought to the inspection for testing purposes... and tests were attempted. Neither furnace nor range top burners fired. No gas odor was present at the range, even after the burners had been turned on for several minutes (total).
It was then 'discovered' that the appliances were set up for natural gas... and the tests were quickly stopped.
I've talked to at least one appliance repairman since, and searched for answers on the web. What I could determine was that - yes - gas should flow to the range burners and flames would likely be much higher than normal due to the increased pressure of LP... (and what might have happened if the furnace had lit is anybody's guess).
What I'm thinking is that the gas line may be obstructed... else why would nothing fire and no gas smell anywhere?
But if anyone can provide a better answer... or even a plausible hunch, it would sure help me out to know.
(By the way, I'm aware the appliances MUST be converted for use with LP. I'm just thinking there may well be a problem with gas flow... in addition.)
Thanks Very Much.
Peter B.
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I need an answer to kind of an odd question. The question itself is actually simple and straightforward... but the reason I'm asking it is a little long. I include the explanation below if anyone's curious, but it's definitely optional.
The question is this:
If you hook up an LP tank (20 pound) and regulator (BBQ type) to a modern <NATURAL GAS> appliance (e.g. furnace or range, with electronic ignition) will the LP gas flow as far as the orifices, as it would normally with natural gas?
Put another way, when you turn on a range burner, should you at least get a gas odor if all the lines are clear?
(By the way, the range appears to be a very standard Whirlpool of recent vintage.)
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The reason for the question... (optional).
I'm thinking of buying a trailer home. I had it inspected this week. The assumption was made that the trailer was equipped with LP appliances. An LP tank and regulator were brought to the inspection for testing purposes... and tests were attempted. Neither furnace nor range top burners fired. No gas odor was present at the range, even after the burners had been turned on for several minutes (total).
It was then 'discovered' that the appliances were set up for natural gas... and the tests were quickly stopped.
I've talked to at least one appliance repairman since, and searched for answers on the web. What I could determine was that - yes - gas should flow to the range burners and flames would likely be much higher than normal due to the increased pressure of LP... (and what might have happened if the furnace had lit is anybody's guess).
What I'm thinking is that the gas line may be obstructed... else why would nothing fire and no gas smell anywhere?
But if anyone can provide a better answer... or even a plausible hunch, it would sure help me out to know.
(By the way, I'm aware the appliances MUST be converted for use with LP. I'm just thinking there may well be a problem with gas flow... in addition.)
Thanks Very Much.
Peter B.
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