Cherie Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Hi just bought a West Coast Kiln. It’s propane, but I would love to convert it to natural gas. Does anybody know how to do that and where I can get the parts ? Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I think the only thing you need to change besides the connection is the burner orifices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Yep, match the original btu rating of the burner and drill existing orifice larger or buy a new orifice for natural gas. The natural gas orifice needs to larger than the propane because it has about half as much energy per cubic foot as propane. You will need to know the old design pressure and the pressure you will be operating the burner on natural gas. Both should be in inches of water column or in. W.c. If this is at your home, your service is likely limited to 8 inches of water column for a typical max pressure for residential service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 he sells them-call him and he will tell you what size you need as well. On the kiln id plate is the info he will need so have it handy http://www.wardburner.com You just need the screw in brass orfice at head of gas flow. You can also drill yours out with a letter drill size if ward tells you that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Thank you so much for the link. Last question I hope. Would you know where I can get A thermostat For the west coast kiln? Or can I get that with ward as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 19 hours ago, Cherie said: Would you know where I can get A thermostat For the west coast kiln Generally gas kilns are fired by hand and supervised by the operator with cones. Adding a high limit is good but usually demands manufactures use very reliable high limit control. Also common would be a simple soak controller but these items would need to be designed by you to control your burner assembly and be included in the gas train safety system. Not necessarily an easy task. This kiln has no high limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Not sure How high it can go. we just bought this second hand Haven’t had a chance to fire. i’m just wondering how easy it is to put a thermocouple on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 post a kiln photo so we can see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Cherie said: i’m just wondering how easy it is to put a thermocouple on it. I agree with the photo idea above but include the present gas valve, pilot control, etc... if it has one. Have you ever been present when the previous owner operated the kiln, if not this is just a learning experience. Not too tough actually but you will need to learn how you want to fire this kiln safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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