Has anyone ever converted a Weber Genesis Silver B (or any other Weber) from NG to Propane?? I am looking for a new BBQ, and can buy a NG Silver B brand new for $125 CDN, and it retails for 750. But I don't have NG hookup and would need to convert it to propane. Has anyone ever done this, and what parts do I need to do this???

Trevor

 

I'd looked at going the opposite way a while back (propane to NG) and it was quite easy and inexpensive. I think it was around $50 or $60 to go from propane to NG. I can't imagine it being any more than that to convert the other way. Try their customer service department and just tell them them the model BBQ you have, they can set you up: 1-800-446-1071

 

here is a clip from a website I visit about grillingk


Gas Conversion
Gas grills, like any other appliance, are designed and engineered to definite specifications with specific components. There is no single or easy way to safely or properly convert your grill from one type of fuel to another.

Natural gas and propane are not interchangeable.
Be sure to choose the correct grill model for your fuel source

Control valves regulate the volume of gas supplied to the burner. Valves have specific maximum BTU ratings and are designed to work with specific size burners.

A cubic foot of natural gas contains roughly 1,000 BTU (British thermal units) of energy. A cubic foot of propane contains approximately 2,500 BTU.

If you are attempt to convert from propane to natural gas, the volume of gas supplied to the burner may not produce a sufficient amount of heat at a HIGH setting even with a correct orifice size.

More importantly, at the LOW setting the volume of gas may be so low as to allow the burner to go out with a small amount of gas still flowing causing the risk of explosion.

Although some premium brand manufacturers offer conversion kits, in the majority of cases if you change the supply type or convert your grill from one type to another you will void all warranties and certifications. Check with your local dealer or the manufacturer.

 

considering you can convert cars to propane, I ythink the above statement is bogus

 

It's been a while but IIRC the conversion is new valves, new orifices (smaller) and a gas regulator for the propane bottle. I don't remember now if the burners need to be swapped out as well . . . don't think they do but not 100% on that.

 

I have done a few - Weber makes a kit for it - you just need to get the right connection for NG, and change the jet size.