Temping your smoker

[Brianzipperdog123]

My propane fired smoker was too hot and I couldn’t get the temperature below 150 F. Converting it to natural gas solved the problem

[PapaSop]

Brianzipperdog123
Curious how it mattered?

[s.a.m]

Did you change the orifice to natural gas?

[Brianzipperdog123]

Since I needed less BTUs I used the original propane orifice. I’m still able to get the temperature to 275F on high and about 100 F on low

[craigrice]

Brianzipperdog123 that could result in problems as the orfices are not interchangeable and be dangerous as the gases different makeup burn completely different

[Jonathon]

Brianzipperdog123 Yeah that was my question on the post you posted the pic as well, did you change out the connection and burner? Like I said there too, I am not saying you have to, am just asking as I have never experimented with it. I do have a natural gas hookup running to my back deck though in case I need/want to.

[Brianzipperdog123]

All I did was remove the propane regulator then hook up the natural gas line. Since it’s been more than ten years ago I don’t remember having to adjust the air but the flame looks ideal

[Tex_77]

Jonathon You need a natural gas propane grill so you can just let it run 24/7/365 and never have to worry about running out of fuel or coming home to a grill that isn’t ready to sear a steak!