How to Convert a Propane Grill to Natural Gas

One popular trend among barbeque lovers is converting Propane Grills to use natural gas as their fuel source. If natural gas is available in your area, you might want to consider making the switch. Not only does it save you the hassle of swapping out empty propane tanks, but it also means that you never have to whether or not you have enough fuel. Additionally, in many areas, natural gas costs less than propane, so you can even save some money.

It’s suggested that you make the switch from propane to natural gas with a grill in new to great condition. Though the conversion process isn’t terribly difficult, you don’t want to have to do it now and then again in another year when you get a new Gas Grills.

Many people are uncomfortable with the first step, which is installing a natural gas hook-up on the outside of the house. If you do not feel like you’re capable of this step, call your gas company and they can send an employee to install the hook-up for you. If you’re going to do the install yourself, you need first shut off the gas and then install a T-pipe into your natural gas line, so that the house can still receive gas and so that you’ll have a hook-up for your grill (much like a cable splitter works). Check your handiwork for possible leaks after you’re done.

Next, you’re going to have to modify your propane grill to handle natural gas. This means taking out the propane regulator (don’t worry, your natural gas line already has a regulator). Because natural gas fittings and lines are slightly larger than the ones used for propane, you’re going to have to make the openings slightly bigger to accommodate the natural gas hook-ups. Do this step slowly, as you can always make the holes bigger, but not smaller. Once you’ve made them large enough, connect the natural gas lines to the burners in the same fashion that was used for the propane lines.