 Appliances GAS/ PROPANE CONVERSION Extreme care must be taken when moving from an area that has city gas (Natural gas) to an area where propane will be used or vice versa. Clothes dryers, hot water tanks, furnaces, boilers, etc. that use natural gas or propane are set up to use that particular fuel. They can only be can only be used on the alternative type of gas after the burner orifice has been changed. In many cases the orifice was changed (at the time of instillation) and the original orifice can be found stored inside the unit. Failure to modify the burner orifice for the appropriate fuel could result in an explosion and a loss of life. Every time an appliance is moved the old flexible gas line should be discarded and a new flexible gas line used to connect the appliance to the gas pipe. All connections, valves and couplings should be checked for gas leaks before use. Note: When purchasing new gas appliances, care should be taken to make sure that the appliance is set up for the gas type needed for safe operation in the house. | Welcome to BIS | About BIS | Home Inspections | Get Started | Technical FAQ | Contact us |
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