Is there a difference between a Propane Gas Fitting and a Natural Gas Fitting?

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Ever wondered what the difference is between a propane gas fitting as opposed to a natural gas fitting? Can the fittings be used for either of the gases? The answer to the question is no, they can&#;t be used for either and it&#;s a very dangerous situation if the fittings aren&#;t correctly installed to the right fuel source.  

How to know if you need propane or natural gas fittings

Propane fittings are needed when your gas supply is from a bottle. It&#;s more commonly known as LPG and is used for firing up a barbeque, or being the only gas supply to a home that doesn&#;t have a metered gas connection.  

Natural gas is methane and it is the gas which is pumped through a pipe from your meter to your home. It&#;s the most consistent supply of gas to your home as you don&#;t have to worry about changing bottles if you run out of gas.  

Why Propane Gas Fittings Differ to Natural Gas

Propane gas fittings will have a smaller orifice than those used for natural gas. The jets and pressure regulators need to be changed to suit a propane gas installation.  

The reason for the difference in orifice for the jets and fittings is because propane is more dense than natural gas. As the propane is gas in liquefied form, it has a greater capacity to burn intensely than natural gas due to being a higher pressure when released from the bottle. This is why the fittings differ and why it&#;s important to engage with a licensed gas fitter when installing gas appliances to your home.  

Who should install gas appliances to your home?

Understanding the difference between the two gases is important because mixing the fittings can lead to a dangerous outcome for a homeowner.  

A plumber who is also a licensed gas fitter can change over the fittings on your appliance to ensure it suits the fuel source.  

Not all appliances can be configured to suit the gas source at your house though, so it is best to check the specifications. Some appliances will supply the gas fittings so the appliance can be altered to suit either gas. However, some appliances are fitted to suit the gas they have been manufactured to use.  

If you have a gas appliance that needs to be altered and installed, don&#;t hesitate to give Joe from Gladesville Plumbing a call. You can be confident the right fittings will be used for the gas source of your appliance.

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Is Natural Gas Piping Different From Propane?

Understanding the Difference Between Two Different Gas Line Hookups

As a company that handles both propane delivery and natural gas hookups, the team at LG Jordan Oil Co. has a good background on the difference between these two fuels. Customers sometimes ask us if we use the same piping for both. WE DO NOT because natural gas and propane are different and require different lines to deliver fuel to your home&#;s heating, hot water, and appliances.

To get you more familiar, here is a rundown of how propane and natural gas differ&#;and how that affects the pipes that bring it to equipment in your North Carolina home.

How is Natural Gas Different from Propane?

While propane is a coproduct of natural gas extraction and production, they are quite different fuels under the microscope. Here are a few significant differences:

• Composition. Propane is denser than air and is compressed into a liquid for packaging and transportation. Natural gas&#;which is primarily composed of methane&#;is lighter than air.
• Delivery. Natural gas is delivered to American homes through a utility&#;s pipe system, so you need access to a utility. Propane travels in trucks and is stored in on-site tanks and cylinders.
• Heat Production. Propane produces more than double the heat per cubic foot as natural gas.

Natural Gas Piping vs. Propane Piping

That difference in heat production means that piping for natural gas is sized differently than propane piping. Propane piping has a smaller diameter because you use less of this fuel for the same amount of heat generation.

As a result, a home with propane piping is not equipped for natural gas. We would need to change it out for piping with a larger diameter. As you can imagine, this also affects the connections and valves for regulators and other hardware. They need to be replaced too.

Connecting a Home for Natural Gas vs. Propane

As mentioned before, you need access to a utility for a natural gas hookup, making this option a nonstarter for many rural area households. If you do have access to a utility, you can expect to spend at least $2,000 to connect your home&#;and likely even more than that. Plus, the more appliances you need to connect, the more expensive it gets. Installing and connecting a propane tank can be noticeably less expensive, especially if you&#;re leasing your tank from a propane company.

LG Jordan is Your Local Propane and Natural Gas Partner!

Whether you&#;re installing propane or natural gas connections in your home, you need to have trained, licensed, and experienced professionals handle the job. At LG Jordan, we&#;ve set up many families throughout Wake, Chatham, and surrounding counties with natural gas services.

We&#;ve also helped many households make the change to propane, too! Our technicians work with you to find the best propane tank for your family and ensure that it&#;s installed safely and quickly. Then, you&#;ll have an energy partner to make reliable provide propane tank refill visits, so you&#;re kept comfortable all year long.

Contact us for a free consultation on our propane or natural gas services. Our team is standing by and ready to get started.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of LPG Valves. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.