View Full Version : Changing from LP to natural gas
geren34
Nov 26, 2007, 09:37 AM
I have a Rinnai 21,000 BTU LP gas ventless space heater and would like to change it to natural gas. Can this be done.
hvac1000
Nov 26, 2007, 12:55 PM
Possibly. Contact a Rinnai dealer for parts.
ballengerb1
Nov 26, 2007, 01:24 PM
Most gas appliances come set up for natural gas and have a propane conversion kit included, small orifices. Did you buy it set up for natural gas and then you converted to LP?
hvac1000
Nov 26, 2007, 01:38 PM
Most gas appliances come set up for natural gas and have a propane conversion kit included, small orifices. Did you buy it set up for natural gas and then you coverted to LP?
Rinnai has to be converted usually by a professional because of critical adjustments. This has to do with the oxygen depletion sensor which is a safety device so the heater does not kill you with CO.
geren34
Nov 26, 2007, 11:24 PM
Most gas appliances come set up for natural gas and have a propane conversion kit included, small orifices. Did you buy it set up for natural gas and then you coverted to LP?
No, it was manufactured that way.
geren34
Nov 26, 2007, 11:26 PM
It possibly saved me from making a fatal mistake.
labman
Nov 27, 2007, 07:31 AM
Yes, go with the professional. There is no margin for error with a ventless heater. If you don''t have a CO monitor, get one.
ballengerb1
Nov 27, 2007, 09:17 AM
Labman's comment about the CO monitor is right on the money. Even though the heater has an oxygen depletion sensor it is not 100% safe. Get a CO detector, now required by law in many areas.