Can An Oil Burner Be Retrofitted For Propane?

 
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Old 10-22-2008, 03:56 PM   #1
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Can An Oil Burner Be Retrofitted For Propane?


could one expect a great savings as a result?
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Old 10-22-2008, 08:28 PM   #2
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Re: Can An Oil Burner Be Retrofitted For Propane?


Yes, and no.

Yes, you can retrofit an oil burner with a gas unit.

No, you won't save much, unless propane is way cheaper than most areas.

You would probably do better getting a new gas burner unit. Much more efficient than a gas conversion unit, IMHO.
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