How do I convert a pool heater from natural gas to propane?
We have a Minimax 150 pool heater that currently runs off of natural gas. We would like to convert it to use propane. Originally we believed that we would only need to replace the orifices. Recently, however, we contacted a Minimax part dealer who stated that we would need a new burner, valve and orifices to the tune of 400 dollars. Is this correct and if not what do we need to do to convert our heater to use propane?
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Propane has a higher btu value than natural gas. For the same btu output the openings in the burner are slightly larger for natural gas to make up for the difference. In smaller appliances it is not a big enough difference to warrant changing the burner, but pool heaters have large burners!
Sounds a little odd that you would have to replace the burner too.
I'm not sure why you would want to switch to propane. Natural gas is the best gas for heat. BTU cost wise. Propane would be use if you can't get Natural gas.
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