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Can I use butane on a LPG water heater?

Can I use butane on a LPG water heater?

Yes, either can be used without any problems or adjustments needed.

Can butane be used in place of propane?

Well, yes, both butane and propane are gasses you can burn–but wait a second. Generally speaking, butane is a fuel with a higher density while propane is much less dense. So if you add propane to a butane stove, that stove is going to continue functioning as if it is using Butane.

What happens if you use natural gas on a propane water heater?

Re: natural gas with propane water heater? Stoves, dryers, furnaces, etc., are designed to be converted for either fuel. Water heaters are not. In fact the thermostat on an LP gas heater is intentionally manufactured so it cannot be used on a natural gas water heater, and vice versa.

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Is butane the same as liquid propane?

When comparing propane and butane, the most important differences come down to the boiling point of the gases. Propane has a boiling temperature of -42°C, whilst butane has a higher boiling point at -2°C. When stored as a liquid in a tank, propane also exerts a greater pressure than butane at the same temperature.

Does butane burn as hot as propane?

Contrary to the notion that propane burns hotter than butane, the heat output is identical. Both fuels deliver the same BTUs (British thermal units), so neither flame is hotter, according to The Adventure Network. One will not boil water or cook food faster than the other.

Can you use propane on a gas heater?

Yes. Converting from natural gas to propane as a fuel source is a matter of a conversion kit that compensates for the differing pressure needed to properly operate the unit. However, not every natural gas furnace can be converted to propane; please contact your propane supplier to find out if yours can be converted.

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Can a natural gas heater run on LPG?

Most natural gas piping systems can be converted to run LPG.

Can I run a natural gas heater on propane?

Can you convert a natural gas furnace to run on propane? Yes. Converting from natural gas to propane as a fuel source is a matter of a conversion kit that compensates for the differing pressure needed to properly operate the unit.