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Originally Posted by GeorgeT
Sorry if this is a repeat thread, I did a search and didn't anything.
Has anyone run a natural gas line to fuel an outside grill? I have a ranch home with gas service.
What is the cost?
Can I do it myself or is a licensed gas person required?
Is natural gas as good as propane?
If you had it done who did you use?
Is it a cost effective idea?
Thanks,
GT
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Hi,
Question: What is the cost?
Answer: Depends on length and placement of piping?
Question: Can I do it myself or is a licensed gas person required?"
Answer: If you need to have piping installed it is "recommended" that you use a Licensed Plumber/Pipe Fitter.
Question: Is natural gas as good as propane?
Answer: Natural Gas (NG) is lighter than air as opposed to Propane which is heavier than air so as far as safety, Natural Gas is a better choice. When it comes to NG vs Propane appliances though this is where they "getcha". NG ranges are more common than Propane thus they are cheaper but not so when it comes to Grills and other appliances; it's just the opposite. You will find that a NG Grill will run you a bit more and you may even have to special order it.
Question: If you had it done who did you use?
Answer: I would do it myself as I am Natural Gas Technician and a Pipe Fitting Apprentice. lol
Question: Is it a cost effective idea?
Answer: Technically since 1 cubic foot of propane contains 2,516 BTU and 1 cubic foot of natural gas contains 1,030 BTU, it is accurate to say that propane contains over twice the usable energy content per cubic foot (2.44 times more) but the cost of "delivery" of propane make it more costly than NG.