Converting To Natural Gas
THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING A BARBEQUE TO NATURAL GAS IS A SKILLED PROFESSIONAL TASK, DO NOT RISK DOING IT YOURSELF! IT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY LICENSED GAS FITTERS. WE AT BARBITEC ARE FULLY QUALIFIED, LICENSED AND INSURED. WE ARE ALSO SERVICE AGENTS FOR MOST OF THE MAJOR BBQ MANUFACTURERS. WHY RISK IT? EMPLOY THE PROFESSIONALS....ROSS Y
One point to remember is that not all barbeques can be converted to Natural Gas. They have to be approved for conversion by the Australian Gas Association (AGA) and the appropriate Gas supply Company. This can be an expensive process for the manufacturer so thats why higher value Barbeques tend to be more available for converting than cheaper ones.
Many Manufacturers will ONLY supply Conversion Parts to their Service Agents and not to the general public, this isnt a ploy this is to protect you from unauthorised and unlicensed trades, we can supply most conversion kits, we would prefer that we do the converting but if you wish someone else to do it thats fine but in order to supply it we do need the name and license no of the Gas Fitter that will carry out the work. This protects us as well as you! Ross Y
As there has to be a NG Kit manufactured by the BBQ Manufacturer for the conversion, it is wise to ask the retailer or us just to make sure conversion is possible. The process can ONLY be carried out by qualified licensed gas personell like Barbitec. Safety is paramount so make sure you are happy with the person doing it. Not all gas fitters are comfortable doing conversions. A kit that you buy "off the shelf" is always made to suit a particular range or type of BBQ. If you are not sure DONT buy it! Ask us.
SOME MANUFACTURERS WILL ONLY SUPPLY BARBEQUES THAT HAVE BEEN "FACTORY CONVERTED" AS SUCH ONCE PURCHASED CANNOT BE CHANGED.
Over the next few months we will try and build up a list of the Barbeques / Manufacturers that have BBQs available for converting to NG, if your BBQ MANUFACTURER is not on the list it does NOT mean it cannot be converted, just that either we havent got round to adding it or we are waiting to find out ourselves. Similarly as Manufacturers are continually updating their range, if it is listed below contact us to make sure before purchase. BBQs listed in Blue are NOT APPROVED FOR NG Conversion
BARBEQUES GALORE - most but not all of their BBQ products are approved for NG conversion and includes Turbo Range (Grand Turbo, Select, Elite and Classic), Cordon Bleu, Beefmaster.
SUNBEAM INNOVO - Models 4100, 5100 are NOT APPROVED for NG conversion
- Models, 4110,5110,6110 are approved for NG conversion
MASPORT - Their current range cannot be converted, some older ones can but kits may not be available.
FOCUS GRAND HALL - Grange, Grillmaster, Connoisseur, Jamie Drurie Series are approved for NG conversion
JACKAROO BRAND - Professional series, Platinum, Regal, Tuscany, Titanium, Jackaroo Elite 6 are approved for NG conversion
HEATLIE - mostly approved for NG conversion (mostly factory converted)
BUNNINGS JUMBUCK BRAND - BBQs supplied by Sitro Group Australia branded Jumbuck Matador, Taurus and Executive are NOT APPROVED for conversion
- BBQs supplied by Shriro branded Jumbuck 2006 model are NOT APPROVED for conversion
Matador BBQ's manufactured by GENESIS are NOT APPROVED for conversion, Jumbuck B37 manufactured by Garth Living is NOT APPROVED for conversion
Jumbuck Matador Director Max 6 manufactured by Garth Living is approved for NG Conversion
Jumbuck Voyager supplied by Sitro Group Australia is approved for NG conversion
Note: Jumbuck BBQs are made by various manufacturers - if its not listed please check with us.
GASMATE - Mariner, Voyager are approved for NG Conversion
SMEG - most models are approved for NG conversion
EVERDURE - The Everdure Classic range, Neo range, "E" series range are approved for NG conversion, including e2go BBQ.
- The Everdure Norfolk is approved for NG conversion although some earlier models, prior to 2006 will require a complete manifold change
- The Everdure Ashburton is approved for NG conversion although some earlier models prior to 2004 will require a manifold change
-The Everdure Pilbara is NOT APPROVED for conversion
-The Sundance, Red Rock range are NOT APPROVED for conversion
BEEFEATER - Signature series - Most are approved for NG Conversion
LIFESTYLE BBQs - Most are approved for NG Conversion
PATIO HEATERS - Most are NOT APPROVED for conversion
Note: However, Barbeques Galore manufacture a Maxiheat Patioheater that is approved for conversion, check with your local store
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Pricing: Most kits come complete and it depends on whether you want your BBQ built-in or on a bayonet connection. Some kits are provided just for the BBQ and an extra "kit" is required to connect it to a bayonet. We charge on a "time" basis as some BBQS are more complex to convert than others.
Tip: If you are thinking of converting your BBQ at a later stage when you buy it for a little extra money it is worth buying the NG kit there and then as due to the ever increasing numbers of Barbeques on the market, availability of the Kit at a later stage may be a problem.
DISCLAIMER: "Everybody is fallible and we are no exception, so we have to say that Barbitec will not in any way be held responsible for the accuracy of this page, whilst we endeavour to ensure the information is correct it is always wise to contact either the store of purchase or Manufacturer prior to purchase to check if your BBQ can run on Natural Gas". Ross Y.
If you are not happy with the answer or just want to check, ring or email us, "just to be on the SAFE-SIDE!!" Ross Y.
BARBITEC SERVICE DEPARTMENT, Technical Division
(Updated 1/9/10)
