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Collins Plumbing, Gas & Heating Explain Gas Conversion

Wednesday 30 May 2018, 9:52PM

By Beckie Wright

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Only a qualified plumber or gas fitter should perform a gas conversion, because such an operation has the potential to be quite dangerous, and Collins Plumbing, Gas & Heating describe here all about gas conversion.

Some appliances run on LPG or propane gas while others run on natural gas or methane, and the two different appliances are not interchangeable. To change the type of gas you’re using, a gas conversion needs to occur, and Collins Plumbing , Gas & Heating explain why a conversion is necessary. It all has to do with energy. LPG has a higher calorific value or energy content, so you need less gas to produce the same amount of heat. LPG also needs a higher oxygen to gas ratio to properly combust.

Natural gas and LPG home appliances, such as hot water and gas heating, run at different pressures. There are a few household appliances that operate on either natural gas or LPG, and you can probably think of a few, like your BBQ, oven, hot water system, and heating. Fortunately, most home appliance manufacturers include gas conversion kits with their appliances, and these kits provide all the equipment you need to convert a gas appliance.

There are a few reasons why you should always rely on a professional, and the most important is gas leaks. A natural gas or LGP leak is no laughing matter, as both gases can cause serious physical harm if inhaled, potentially leading to very severe injuries. A gas fitter is fully qualified to work with gas appliances, meaning they can predict and prevent gas leaks during a conversion. You also need to think about a fire or explosion. Gas is a highly flammable substance in any form, and if it gathers in dense concentrations, you run the risk of a house fire or large explosion. There are many tasks you can do yourself, but gas conversions aren’t one of them. The risks involved for you and your property are simply too high, so for more information on plumbers Central Auckland, emergency plumbers North Shore and North Shore plumbing please go to http://collinsplumbing.nz/ .