KevGuy
Knows what a fatty is.
Has there ever been a good discussion between NG and propane on here before?
Natural Gas versus Propane discussion?
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eric21
Knows what a fatty is.
Propane burns hotter/has more energy, but natural gas is more convenient especially if you already have an outdoor line. You just have to be careful not to leave the grill on!
That's about all I can add
That's about all I can add
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Learning to BBQ
is Blowin Smoke!
1MoreFord
Babbling Farker
Propane can be portable NG not really.
Propane has to be refilled and you need 2 cylinders. Not so with NG.
Propane has to be refilled and you need 2 cylinders. Not so with NG.
jzadski
Babbling Farker
I'll never forget the day my Dad got his new natural gas Weber kettle (permanent). We used the crap out of that thing and it lasted forever. I say go for it!
robertm
is one Smokin' Farker
If you have access to natural gas then absolutely 100% use it. I converted my griddle and it's been awesome. Had to drill out the orifices' a bit due to lower energy content. Dam it's so nice to just walk out and fire up without ever worrying about whether the tank is going to run out.
Currently have a NG Weber Genesis and have had other gas grills that ran on propane. I can't tell a difference in taste or performance. I love the fact that I haven't ran out of propane mid cook in five years. I don't miss hauling them to the gas station to get filled up. I did accidentally leave a burner on for about a week once though.
NG all the way for me.
NG all the way for me.
KevGuy
Knows what a fatty is.
It’s in propane too, except I think they put more in NG.
SDAR
Quintessential Chatty Farker
How about that. After a short google search, they sure do. I guess the only difference is the heat produced from methane vs propane.
KevGuy
Knows what a fatty is.
Natural Gas, Essentially Methane CH4
- Adiabatic Flame Temperature 1963 C or 3565 F
- Heat of combustion in air (Higher heating value) 889 kJ/mol
Propane, C3H8
- Adiabatic Flame Temperature 1980 C or 3596 F
- Heat of combustion in air (Higher heating value) 2220 kJ/mol
- Adiabatic Flame Temperature 1963 C or 3565 F
- Heat of combustion in air (Higher heating value) 889 kJ/mol
Propane, C3H8
- Adiabatic Flame Temperature 1980 C or 3596 F
- Heat of combustion in air (Higher heating value) 2220 kJ/mol
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KevGuy
Knows what a fatty is.
My brother lives in Newfoundland, Canada. That’s where I’m from. In Newfoundland there are no natural Gas lines and homes are heated with wood, fuel oil, electricity or propane.
People who use propane typically have a 420 lb tank outside their home that automatically every few weeks the propane truck shows up and refills your tank. You don’t have to call to order it or anything. Thus, it’s like being on NG except it’s propane.
So when my brother was building his house he went propane and made sure that a line was run from the main propane header to his deck where he was going to put the bbq. Thus he has the best of both worlds; endless supply of fuel and the higher heat/temperature value of propane.
People who use propane typically have a 420 lb tank outside their home that automatically every few weeks the propane truck shows up and refills your tank. You don’t have to call to order it or anything. Thus, it’s like being on NG except it’s propane.
So when my brother was building his house he went propane and made sure that a line was run from the main propane header to his deck where he was going to put the bbq. Thus he has the best of both worlds; endless supply of fuel and the higher heat/temperature value of propane.
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Robert
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Yes propane has a higher BTU rating. However, a BTU is a BTU, is a BTU. For example: if a burner is rated for 10,000, then with the proper size orifice, it does not matter which gas is supplied.
So to answer your question, go with the natural gas hook-up for the convenience and cost. Only draw back is you loose portability.
Robert
So to answer your question, go with the natural gas hook-up for the convenience and cost. Only draw back is you loose portability.
Robert
