Hello XXXXXXXXX,
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-Could you explain your situation a little more?
Why was the service man called?
How was the natural gas coming to the house modified to accommodate the level needed for the fireplace?
Is the furnace and all the other also propane?
Have you used this service person before?
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I would think it would be more likely that the fireplace had the orifice changed in it to allow it to operate with natural gas. With the information I requested I can provide you additional information and advice.
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The fireplace would have had the orifice changed in it to allow it to operate with natural gas. Propane appliances require a much greater pressure than natural gas appliances require. Without the orifice being changed the fireplace would not operate. There are kits that can be installed to convert propane appliances to run on natural gas safety.
With this fireplace operating correctly I can insure you the information supplied to you by the tech is incorrect. I am positive that if you take the model number for the fireplace and check you will find that a conversion is or was available to convert this fireplace to allow it to be operated safely.
Should you require further clarification, never hesitate to ask. It would be my pleasure to clarify my answer to your question. If after reviewing the above information, you have additional questions, I will be glad to answer them. My goal is your 100% satisfaction with all questions I answer. Please click the green ACCEPT icon if you feel I have given a complete answer, and you are satisfied with my answer. Positive feedback and bonuses are always greatly appreciated!Regards,EdwardAs always when using Just Answer your accept is required for me to be paid. Please do not accept unless you are 100% satisfied with the answer.If you accept my answer please leave feedback.
Yes, it is it appropriate and safe to modify and run a propane gas fireplace on natural gas. The required kits are installed all the time.
If a fire, or worse, is caused by the fireplace and there are no records of the fireplace being maintained, the insurance company can and will deny the claim for damages.
I would suggest that you get someone to verify that it is safe to use.
The service tech saying that the level of natural gas coming in the house for the fireplace and other natural gas appliances (heat,dryer, stove) was modified to accommodate the level needed for the fireplace, is not feasible and I am positive this information is incorrect.
Should you require further clarification, never hesitate to ask. It would be my pleasure to clarify my answer to your question. If after reviewing the above information, you have additional questions, I will be glad to answer them. My goal is your 100% satisfaction with all questions I answer. Please click the green ACCEPT icon if you feel I have given a complete answer, and you are satisfied with my answer. Positive feedback and bonuses are always greatly appreciated!Regards,EdwardAs always when using Just Answer your accept is required for me to be paid.
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You put me at a disadvantage not providing all the information. This is like asking why your car is not running correctly and leaving out the information that the motor is not in the car. I depend on the information you provide to answer the questions and supply information to you.
It is much easier to convert a propane appliance to natural gas since there is much less modification needed. If the manufacture sells a conversion kit then it will be safe. However if the manufacturer does not have a conversion kit for the do not use the fireplace even though it has been working correctly.
Wouldn't the tags in the fireplace have to designate this? Most likely yes, but who knows what has happened in 9 years. I would only be guessing if I told you the tags were or were not there.
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