How to Convert to NG
You have to contact the manufacturers rep in the community to verify that the particular model of Dayton heater has the capability of NG to LP conversion. If it is, the natural gas kit will include a new set of brass 'spuds'...typically referred to as 'orifices'....for the main burners. The size of the hole will be considerably larger because NG contains less btu per cubic foot than LP gas.
There will be a replacement pilot orifice for the pilot assembly. Removed and installed usually a 1/2" and 7/16" wrench. This orifice will also have a larger diameter opening.
There should be a regulator to match the 100% redundant gas valve that is in your heater. Note though, that there may be several regulators in the kit to match any one of several brand gas valves that could've been installed on your heater....Robt Shaw, White Rodgers, Honeywell. They will NOT interchange with one another. Follow the directions closely to ensure installation is done correctly...you are working with a volitile, explosive gas !!!!
There may or may not be a set of air shutters to fit over the ends of the burners for primary air adjustment. Natural gas may require a bit of air adjustment to get the proper flame.
Thoroughly leak test everything when done, then leak test again.
If you feel you are in over your head, you probably are so contact a reliable service organization to do it instead. But at least you now have an idea of what is involved.
It was converted to propane then owner tried to convert back by drilling out the orifice. Now I want to just replace the main and burner orifices to original natural gas so it will burn correct .
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