Lessons Learned from the Texas Grid Collapse

[spat]

I did a quick google search and came up with the same info on a couple different sites. It makes sense too. If the manufacturer included the three jets, you would think they would also include anything else needed for the conversion. If they didn't include an LP spring, it would seem there isn't a need for one.

Is there a black cap marked NG on your regulator? That would be a good sign. You could prove it 100% by unscrewing the cap and seeing if it says LP on the other side. You may want to wait until warmer weather to try this in case something goes wrong. I would also turn off the gas when removing that cap. Not because there is going to be any gas under the cap, but because you'll be releasing the spring pressure on the diaphragm that normally works against the gas pressure on the other side. No need to put any extra stress on that diaphragm.

Also, as with detent pins, I would be careful of springs that like to put themselves into orbit....

 

[MilesTeg]

Don't know own the brand, like the duel fuel and 12 hrs half load for 8 gallons seems decent for fuel usage.

I have 2 gennys a 5500 and a 2000 . The 2000 will run half load for 8 hrs on one gallon. I use that little guy the most . Be aware during widespread power outages gas pumps don't work and gasoline becomes hard to get.

Also remember not to run sensitive electronics on a genny unless the power is cleaned.

What fuel do you heat your home with?

I personally see backup power as a bunch of small answers instead of a big generator. Heat with wood stove, small efficient led lights and cook on propane or woodstove.

I want to do wood at the house in the worst way, because my father next door does wood and we do wood for the syrup. So our infrastructure is already setup in that area. But with the fashion that my house is built I don't think I will be able to accomplish it. I do think I might explore an outdoor boiler after I get my garage built. Realistically speaking that will be +5 years out.

Right now my house is heated with propane. So I will have to look into what is need for a whip to use off of my main propane tank.

 

[Doc8404]

I have a square D safety switch on my oil furnace . I have flipped it off and was able to disconnect the wires and used a wire nut to connect it to an power cord and run it outside to a portable generator

thats my plan if needed. Probably should do in advance even if it doesn’t meet code. Or so I’m told

 

[Toecutter]

I want to do wood at the house in the worst way, because my father next door does wood and we do wood for the syrup. So our infrastructure is already setup in that area. But with the fashion that my house is built I don't think I will be able to accomplish it. I do think I might explore an outdoor boiler after I get my garage built. Realistically speaking that will be +5 years out.

Right now my house is heated with propane. So I will have to look into what is need for a whip to use off of my main propane tank.

Good you have propane tank at least you don't have to worry about gas.
What makes the house not able for a wood burner? Physical space ?

 

[MilesTeg]

Good you have propane tank at least you don't have to worry about gas.
What makes the house not able for a wood burner? Physical space ?

No where to put a chimney. We are now thinking about maybe doing something on the master bedroom. we could go out the one end of the house relatively easy. The problem is that would be in the most unused broken up space. It would be hard to move the heat from that point around the building. We talked about the basement but again no where good to poke a chimney through.

Here's the link to the build thread. It will give you an idea on they layout of the house. Now the second floor is finished you cant really poke anything through the attic to anything.

https://nygunforum.com/threads/new-house-build.10251/

 

[Vapor]

Wood stove
Generator
Candles
Serious outdoor clothing
Hurricane lanterns


This is what people up north are already ready for.


Those poor southerners just didn't know what hit 'em.

 

[CaseHardened]

There is a solution:

 

[Acer-m14]

I did a quick google search and came up with the same info on a couple different sites. It makes sense too. If the manufacturer included the three jets, you would think they would also include anything else needed for the conversion. If they didn't include an LP spring, it would seem there isn't a need for one.

Is there a black cap marked NG on your regulator? That would be a good sign. You could prove it 100% by unscrewing the cap and seeing if it says LP on the other side. You may want to wait until warmer weather to try this in case something goes wrong. I would also turn off the gas when removing that cap. Not because there is going to be any gas under the cap, but because you'll be releasing the spring pressure on the diaphragm that normally works against the gas pressure on the other side. No need to put any extra stress on that diaphragm.

no black cap ,.. but a silver looking screw with NAT stamped on it ..

 

[enigma]

no black cap ,.. but a silver looking screw with NAT stamped on it ..

That looks good. I can see the threads on the outside of that cap which support flipping it over. Also, according to the manual regulators with the R suffix are convertible. Yours is a VR8205R. See Converting Gas Control From Natural Gas To Lp Gas (Or Lp Gas To Natural Gas); Install Adapters To Control - Honeywell VR8205 Installation Instructions Manual [Page 4] | ManualsLib
You're all set!