[TheForge] converting to natural gas

[terry l. ridder]

hello mike;

that was my thought also. 12 psig natural gas is unheard in these parts
of northern illinois.

On Sat, 16 May 2009, CGRAF wrote:

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> 12psi???
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> Mike Graf
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> Kevin Gallagher wrote:
>> I have been running a propane forge based on Ron Reil's sidearm burner
>> for several years now and it does a great job.  However, I just moved
>> into a new shop which has a natural gas line in it.  Switching from
>> bottle propane to shop gas would be very convenient but I have some
>> questions and concerns.  I usually run the burners on propane at 5psi,
>> the natural gas at the shop is 12psi.  I know natural gas burns cooler
>> than propane but given the increase in psi, do I need to increase the
>> orifice in the burner?  (Currently it is a .035 mig tip.)  Most
>> importantly, will a naturally aspirated burner ever get hot enough
>> on natural gas at 12psi to forge weld?  If so, how do I need to
>> modify my burners?  Thanks
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>> Kevin
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