WEBER GRILL NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE FOR LESS THAN $40 W/ VIDEO OF THE FLAME WITHOUT CHANGING ORIFICES

AS WITH ALL MY VIDEOS I TRY TO GIVE THE MOST INFORMATION IN THE LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME AS POSSIBLE SO I DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. IN THIS VIDEO I GO OVER HOW TO CONVERT A NATURAL GAS GRILL OVER TO PROPANE. THIS CONCEPT IS THE SAME FOR ALMOST ANY GRILL IRREGARDLESS OF BRAND. THIS VIDEO WILL ALSO BE HELPFUL TO CHANGE FROM PROPANE TO NATURAL GAS THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THE COMPONENTS THAT NEED TO BE SWAPPED. I ALSO GO OVER HOW TO REPLACE THE BATTERY IN THE ELECTRIC IGNITER OR THE IGNITER ITSELF ALONG WITH OTHER HELPFUL TIPS.

[@zarguy]

I wish all DIY videos were this organized & concise! Thanks for providing it for us!

[@jimscully5320]

I was a bit unsure about converting my NG Weber grill to propane but after watching your video I gave it a shot and guess what? It worked just the way you described it. Thanks for including the wrench sizes and part numbers. It saved me a lot of time. And your emojis were in the right spots too. It took me about 45 minutes from start to finish to convert to propane. Thanks again.

[@Kennythesamuri]

Thanks so much for making this video! I was able to follow along and successfully convert my barbecue. I couldn’t get the gas line off the control panel but I still was able to access the flanges to replace them. I’m looking forward to using my barbecue now!

[@SteveRosendahl-z8y]

Thank you for the video, and the screenshots of the hose and the correct orifices. I did the same thing, ordered orifices that are too small. Have the right ones coming in a couple days! Thanks again!

[@eddiegary7817]

Excellent video, thanks! Great tip on the orifice size. I’ll remove mine and check their size before ordering.

[@chriskaram1019]

Great vid, thanks for doing. Just converted a new Genesis e-325s to LP with your assistance. Found that the newer grill has less covers to remove so I didn't have to pull off the manifold. Plenty of room to unscrew the orfiices and install new ones. Thanks again.

[@MicahJohnstonSD]

Did you end up using the 7mm for the newer models or the 8mm he had used? I just got myself the same grill and want to make sure I get the right part.

[@russellcreighton1723]

You mention of the wrong size nozzle saved the day. Thank you.

[@joshuaporter2938]

Thank you so much for this video I bought a weber grill that was natural gas, and I just needed to order the orifices and a hose regulator and I am good to go so much help I appreciate it

[@acerbis224]

Thank you for the video. My Q series weber has the jet in the front of the burner tube and it's super easy to access. Your jet recommendation was spot on.

[@ryne1226]

Won a natural gas grill for cheap at an auction. This video saved the day. Time to get to work.

[@michaelellegood3306]

Great video, very through and detailed including info on wrench sizes and orfice threads

[@user-fm3yz9jm8b]

Great video! Just picked up Napoleon ng, needs conversion. You’re right manufacturers want no part of conversion. I’ve converted patio heater and fire pit from propane to ng during Covid. In both cases I found a corresponding btu orifice size chart, bought cheapest orifices on Amazon and drilled them out to proper size. Intentionally saved originals to be able to revert back. Only a couple of other comments: no need for pipe dope on any of the fittings. In fact most grill manuals tell you no pipe dope or Teflon. The seal on flare fittings is not related to the threads and the pressure at the orifices is minimal and snug with wrench is more than adequate. While you appeared to apply minimal dope, for rookies they have a good chance of clogging fittings with residual. Not a criticism, just a comment. Great job, thanks!

[@leuzing_it]

working on doing this in a few days. so glad I found your video! Wish me luck! :) (Not sure what kind of genesis mine is, but it's old lol)

[@BluePiggy97]

Awesome video… I picked up that exact grill next to a dumpster behind my Ace Hardware this morning. Just need to convert it to LP and buy some new flavorizer bars and I’ll be good to go.

[@Vamos_Ramos]

First off, THANK YOU! I ordered the orifices and they worked/fit perfectly. So far so good. Only issue I had with process was one of the orifices broke tightening it in and replacing [5/16 worked but needed 7mm to remove existing Weber Natural Gas orifices]. Scared the heck out of me!! But I was able to get it out using a small flat head and replaced it with another one. Also, the process seemed a lot easier with Genesis Spirit II. I was able to access the orifices underneath the regulators. I thought it was too good to be true but it was very easy access. Just had to remove the flame/burners. Long story short, I bought this grill at yard sale and had absolutely no idea they even made natural gas grills and thought it was a total loss. I did some research and found this video and will start cooking and using it in the upcoming weeks to make sure all is good. Replaced hose with Blackstone propane hose from Walmart and looks great. I just want to find something to hang the propane tank from the grill itself now and I'll really be good! Not sure if Natural gas prices are high everywhere but in CA, the prices have almost tripled and would be a great idea for those with the same or similar grill.

[@cookiejar7390]

Very helpful. I was also able to access the orifices on my Genesis Spirit II from underneath the controls. Only difference was it required two 3/4" wrenches to disconnect/reconnect and swap out the gas line. Thanks very much.

[@tjodom8897]

Did you find that all the part sizes were the same as the video? I'm doing this to my Weber spirit 2 pretty soon.

[@cookiejar7390]

@@tjodom8897 Was 11 months ago, so I don't recall exactly. That being said, I had no problems and the conversion went without a hitch. So, as foggy as my memory is, since there are no bad residual memories, I'm going to say "yes." Still working great and glad to not have to lug/refill propane bottles any more. Good luck!

[@jordonc6998]

This worked perfectly, thank you so much!

[@gianfrancoa]

This is a great video with a very good explanation on the conversion process. I'm helping a friend to do the same but it seems that the orifices are hard to find now, I can't find then anywhere

[@jesseczypinski2027]

Seamless transition thanks to this video. Thank you!!!!

[@diydan7019]

Glad it helped you out 👍 please hit that like button on my video to help push it to the top I would really appreciate

[@zachteeple8491]

Great video i have the same grill and was having trouble finding the right orfices thanks for the help

[@dondeluca1076]

Where did you get the orifices

[@zachteeple8491]

​@@dondeluca1076 i got them on amazon that's probably why

[@ariannaking2147]

Thank you so much! So detailed, even a woman can do it! I can say that because I’m a woman😂

[@lesterdiamond6190]

excellent video. picking up a stainless BBQ for free tomorrow morning, I'll be attempting conversion to propane.

[@user-wc2di8km7t]

like your very detailed instructions and where to buy parts and what to avoid . thanks 😀

[@hotop1]

thank you for this. Great video

[@TheYouare22]

Great video! Very helpful 👍

[@uberdash007]

Great presentation articulating the task

[@curtisgenge4003]

Hi Dan, I came across your video hoping to find an answer to my problem. Your video was helpful for replacing the orfice, which was great. I was able to do the conversion myself with ease, however I notice a problem right away with the flame. It is small flame that cannot be controlled with the NG gas manifold. No matter if the valve is wide open or set to a minimum flow, the flame is still the same size. I'm wondering if you or anyone else has experienced this? I am considering buying the OEM propane gas manifold assembly so I can actually control the heat on each burner. I'd like to know other people had to by the propane gas manifold for this conversion?

[@colinmisquita8418]

Great video. Helped immensely. Two comments. On my E435 Genesis, I chose the more difficult of the options you recommended. But what made it easier is to take the burners out of the white ceramic igniters. Another comment is to specify if possible the hose to regulator flare fitting. I damaged mine trying to grip it with channel locks so spent sometime figuring out if I need a Fl to Fl fitting or a FIP one end would work. But over all, excellent video!

[@toddf.6450]

Hi Colin. Curious how long it took to convert your E-435?

[@grandpajim3201]

GREAT VIDEO. THANKS!

[@earns01]

Your video is really good

[@mx3man]

This is a lot more detailed than I thought it would be. Might just buy a new BBQ, might be easier.

[@Luna_Kat1983]

Do you have a link for the new orfices?

[@alisamceniry366]

You’re awesome thank you!!

[@1977michaelsmith]

How did you decide which size orifice nozzle to use? I have a Weber spirit 310 that I'm converting to propane.

[@samiramisian]

Great help Dan, worked out great for my conversion. I feel the propane tank is very hot when the bbq on ( heat from the bbq being on / close to the tray ) is that normal ?

[@blh3741]

Orifice sizes vary by style and number of burners. My Weber Spirit2 E-310, 3 burner grill uses a 0.9mm or 0.354" dia hole/bore. Not sure of thread...it could be 1/4-28 or 10-32

[@ndw314]

Where did you find that information? I am trying to convert my spirit 2 e310 right now

[@19friday55]

Great video but it would have been nice to see all parts cleaned before reassembly..just saying..but loved the boxer!

[@larrytravaglione1974]

Great job …. 😊

[@biggc7354]

Love the dog lol

[@user-hj1kr5fi1d]

Woulda been nice if you could of shown us the flame after replacing the orifice.

[@diydan7019]

It did

[@justinfoss6906]

Great Video and many thanks! I owe you a beer if you're ever down in austin. Just out of curiosity, I have the same grill and did this conversion, how long does it take yours to get to 650 700 degrees?

[@mattswanson1423]

Anyone find that you can't adjust the burners after the conversion? I run all the way on or not at all. Side note, the video was great!

[@diydan7019]

Sounds like the orifice size is to big

[@mattswanson1423]

@@diydan7019 yeah, tried switching from .8mm to .5mm but it's same; steady flame but now just lower. I've got a Spirit 310 that a neighbor was tossing so just trying to salvage a sweet found grill. Again, your video was spot on!

[@gtperformas]

What happens to the built-in appliance regulator from the natural gas grill? Does that need adjusting?

[@diydan7019]

Mine did not have a regulator for natural gas on it is yours on the hose

[@desullcrappie]

Thanks! I have an original Genesis natural gas that I want to convert....how can I determine the right orifice for the manifold?

[@126BEM]

Very informative video! I m wondering if my turbo grill is the same like this webbed or i have to change the hole valve for each burner…

[@diydan7019]

Shouldn’t have to should be same concept the valve controls the on and off and the amount obviously but the orifice is the main control of the volume

[@diydan7019]

The size of the orifice is the key

[@falconisko]

I can’t control the flame after swapping out the orifices and regulator hose. What can I do?

[@diydan7019]

@@falconisko sounds like you got the wrong size orifices

[@BaadMotorFinger]

Do you need a regulator for natural gas? I have a propane Napoleon that im trying to convert. The instructions for the gas model says it comes with a 1kpa regulator but can I use it with just changing the orifices you think?

[@diydan7019]

@@BaadMotorFinger keep in mind I’m not a 100% but natural gas should be regulated at the supply to your house and should not require a regulated the reason for the regulator on a propane grill is because it is a small container so it is filled with high pressure so it lasts a while and has to be regulated down to low pressure. Natural gas is a constant low pressure supply to the best of my knowledge but once again not a 100% so I would do some more research good luck

[@BaadMotorFinger]

@@diydan7019 thanks for the reply bro. I went ahead and tried it without a NG regulator, just changed orifices to 2mm, used a gas line too ofc and it works perfect. Just for anyone else's reference

[@wildwood6240]

I used the method and orfices you recommended, but I don’t seem to have any adjustment for the flame, and it does not get hotter that 425 after about 10 min. Any suggestions?

[@ChadMarino0442]

I have the same issue where I cannot adjust the flame after replacing the orfices. Anyone have a resolution to this?

[@r.p.3454]

​​@@ChadMarino0442 You will need a propane control valve instead of natural gas one. It's not just the orifice that needs changing.

[@kennethparker9840]

Do they make larger orifices then the ones in the video? Been looking. They are bigger then a quarter inch.

[@user-ix9ht4mj3x]

Could not find the mensi 1/4 32 unef orofice valve. none in stock. Do you have a second source of the part

[@diydan7019]

I don’t I had somebody else ask the same thing hopefully they are just temporarily out of stock on it

[@draprapoport]

My conversion kit came with 3 size orfices. .5 .68 .8 the size coming out is not that significant. Any ideas?

[@diydan7019]

The different sizes will give you different flow so I would use the .68 and see what it does if you like it leave it if it’s to much flame go .5 if it is to small go to.8

[@draprapoport]

Appreciate this. Ended up going with .8 but flames still werent that high. Bought a pack of several sizes and .9 seems to work. Thanks for the video Dan!!

[@user-ix9ht4mj3x]

Convert weber genesis 2008 side controller e-320 from natural gas to LP propane. The orifice size stated in your video are both too small (6 mm and 1/4 32unef). Any suggestions

[@diydan7019]

Sorry only have done it on this grill you might be able to call Weber and ask them for the orifice size for that grill tell them one is clogged and need a new one for natural gas don’t tell them your converting it to propane or they probably won’t tell you

[@user-ix9ht4mj3x]

@@diydan7019 As usual Weber were of no help. They suggested a I buy the manifold 67521 The part however was out of stock! I however carried on my quest. A machine company think the size is 5/16 inch 32unef. Have searched the net for the orifice valve of this size but no luck. Do you have any more suggestions. thanks for your help BOb

[@blh3741]

my 3 burner E-310 Spirit is a 0.9mm or 0.0354" drill size if that helps

[@DenverJohn11]

I was told you need a different Flow Valve to have an adjustable flame. Do you have a flame that is not always wide open? Flow valve would require complete valve body replacement?

[@diydan7019]

A different flow valve is not necessary. The flow valve is what controls the volume of propane making it through to the office just like a garden hose hose bib with volume. However, the orifice being a lot smaller than natural gas is what makes the restriction my flame is variable from low to high without a problem.

[@diydan7019]

I put out a recent video of comparing some barbecue grills. My weber is by far my favorite and this is all after I did the conversion. It is my favorite grill to cook on now. If you want to look it up and check it out,

[@DenverJohn11]

@@diydan7019 Dan, that is such great news. My daughter bought this as her 1st grill and did not know there was a difference. She got a "decent deal" she thought. Well I went over this morning and my wife started cleaning and I got to looking at the grey hose and then proceeded to look up KZbin videos. Haha, found you, ordered necessary parts and hope to bail out my daughter before the weekend Father's day celebration with the "new" outdoor BBQ. Thanks for a well done video.

[@r.p.3454]

​@diydan7019 Some newer weber models do require a specific propane control valve, or you have no flame adjustment at the 1/2 or 1/4 flame setting. The only adjustment you would have is between off and lighting positions.

[@dennishytinen3358]

@@r.p.3454 You are 100% correct! Been in the heating bus for many years and though it would only take a small change of the size to convert. NOT--As I read more I am going to try to find a complete valve assembly to be able to control temp. I have one temp and that is wide open! Nice flame but very HOT,nothinng in between!

[@ebernier797]

I have a Weber spirit NG grill that I want to convert tp LP. Does the sprit line use the same parts?

[@diydan7019]

Not 100% on that but usually brands stick with the same style of parts so I would think so 👍

[@cesarrosales7793]

I did this method but when i turn on grill i can hear the propane pressure pretty loud and the fire comes out next too one of the knobs idk y

[@diydan7019]

You only had this problem after doing the orifices

[@cesarrosales7793]

@@diydan7019 just found out i was running the propane hose at 30 psi thats y it was doing that

[@terribeth2591]

@@cesarrosales7793 what psi should it be at?

[@kenneyt4717]

Can you just replace the whole manifold instead of the orifices?

[@diydan7019]

Not sure, I never tried isn’t going to be nearly as cost-effective though

[@madmikewengert]

I did everything but the flame is so low and the valves don’t increase or decrease the flame

[@diydan7019]

Not sure I had that happen with a grill on my toy hauler but it was because I was running 2 regulators. Maybe yours is bad is it new

[@madmikewengert]

@@diydan7019 it is old I will replace it and see thank you so much

[@wildwood6240]

I have the same problem. I replaces the hose/regulator with same result…..

[@mmurat608]

I have same bbq..... what link on Amazon. Cant find them.. thanx in advance or any other place to order

[@diydan7019]

I searched mensi in my orders it pulled up but said currently unavailable so it will not give me the link sorry good luck

[@che8010]

What parts would I need to go from propane to natural gas for a Weber genesis ll? And would Amazon be the best place to get them?

[@diydan7019]

All you would need is the natural gas orifices 1/4 x32 and a natural gas supply hose

[@che8010]

@@diydan7019 much appreciated! I will update when I’m done… thank you… by the way your video was really good!

[@adamalday01]

@@diydan7019how did that go, I would like to switch to NG as well?

[@recycle247]

Anyone successfully go from LP to natural gas?

[@dondeluca1076]

Weber would not send us an orifice. Where did you get it!

[@diydan7019]

It says in the video, but I got them off Amazon, but they were on back order because I think so. Many people are buying them right now because of my video lol

[@mozes_muzic]

Thanks to the help of this video I was able to do it! I really appreciate the info and easy to follow instructions.

[@diydan7019]

Glad it helped you out 👍 please hit that like button on my video to help push it to the top I would really appreciate it

[@andrewhawkes9085]

Where did you get the propane orifices?

[@diydan7019]

Amazon but I think my video got so popular that they ran out of inventory lol

[@minnesotajack1]

There were just too many phrases to giggle at for me to finish this video

[@TheYouare22]

Drink every time he says. Orifice! 🤣

[@johnrobertson7583]

Irregardless is not a real word...I already think I dont want to watch this video....geez...

[@diydan7019]

Then don’t watch it bye👍

[@Cowsrblack]

No one asked jackass🤣🤣🤣