How to Convert Your Gas Stove from LPG to PNG: A Complete Guide

Converting your gas stove from LPG to PNG usually needs a small conversion kit, not a new stove, as long as your stove is PNG-ready or convertible. An LPG to PNG conversion kit swaps the nozzles and jets so the burners run correctly on piped natural gas. Here is what changes, what to check, and how to do it safely.

LPG vs PNG: What actually changes when you switch?

LPG and PNG are different gases supplied at different pressures, so the burner has to be tuned for each. The flame size and jet opening are what change, not the whole stove.

Gas pressure and jets

LPG is bottled gas supplied at higher pressure, while PNG (Piped Natural Gas) comes through a pipeline at lower pressure. Because the pressure differs, the burner needs wider jets, or nozzles, to pass enough PNG for a full flame.

What stays the same

The burners, the top, the knobs, and the body all stay the same. Only the small jets and sometimes the gas inlet change, which is why a conversion kit is usually enough.

Do you need a new stove, or just a conversion kit?

Most modern stoves convert with a kit, so a new stove is the exception, not the rule. Whether you need one depends on your current model.

A PNG-ready or convertible stove takes a conversion kit and works fine on piped gas. A stove that is sealed or very old, with no convertible jets, is the case where a replacement makes more sense. Check your stove manual or ask the manufacturer before buying anything.

Step by step: how the conversion is done

The job is small, but it touches a gas line, so it follows a clear order. Here is the typical sequence:

• Confirm compatibility: check that your stove model supports a PNG conversion kit
• Arrange the kit: get the correct nozzles and jets for your burner sizes
• Turn off the gas: shut the supply fully before any work begins
• Swap the jets: a technician replaces the LPG jets with PNG jets on each burner
• Connect the pipe: the stove is linked to the PNG point with an approved hose
• Test the flame: each burner is lit, and the flame checked for an even blue cone

What safety checks matter before and after conversion?

Gas work is one area where doing it yourself is not worth the risk. Use an authorised technician and run these checks.

Before conversion

Confirm the piped-gas connection is active and metered, keep the kitchen ventilated, and make sure the supply is fully off before any work starts. Only the gas provider's authorised technician should open the line.

After conversion

Check each burner for a steady blue flame, test joints with a soap-and-water solution for bubbles that signal a leak, and confirm the knobs turn smoothly. A Flame Failure Device (FFD), which cuts off gas if the flame goes out, adds a layer of safety for a piped connection.

Choosing a PNG-ready gas stove

If your current stove cannot convert, a PNG-ready model saves the hassle. Look for convertible jets, forged brass burners for durability, and auto-ignition for easy lighting. The PNG gas stove range is built for piped gas, and the wider gas stove range and 4-burner options cover larger kitchens.

Switch to piped gas with confidence

Moving from LPG to PNG is usually a quick, kit-based job, as long as your stove is convertible and an authorised technician handles the gas line. Confirm compatibility first, insist on proper leak checks, and choose a PNG-ready stove if a replacement makes more sense. We build stoves for piped-gas homes, so the switch stays simple and safe.

See the PNG gas stove range and choose a stove ready for piped gas.

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