AASelf
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Do I need to convert my Kenmore gas dryer from the US?
Hi. We brought down our Kenmore washer and dryer from the US. The dryer is already set up for LP gas, but it isn't working correctly here (smells
funny and doesn't get hot). We tried changing the orifice to the one for butane, but are getting the same problem. Do any of you wonderful nomads have
any ideas? If not, does anyone think the Sears in La Paz would be of any help? (We are in Pescadero.)
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Possible causes.
Oil from butane (less likely)
Burner air register adjustment jiggled closed during transport
11" water column reg is insufficient capacity
Burner or manifold got knocked askew
Examine flame. Should be blue with few transient yellow flicker in tips.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Professional LPG techs that work on gas grills and ovens would be way better than Sears. Ask for: Taller para quemadores de gas
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bajachris
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Get a carbon monoxide detector. Better safe than dead!
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Bob and Susan
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it comes from the factory set up for natural gas...
you need to buy a propane conversion kit
about 80 bucks
it just screws on...susan did it
dont assume its ready to go if it comes from the states
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msteve1014
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Try and see if you can download the instructions for the propane kit. You probably need to make a change to the regulator as well as changing the
orifice.
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capt. mike
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Bob- if he is correct stating LP then it should be jetted for LP already.
but if it was a factory N gas maybe he's seeing that it can be used with both - still means a mod.
i just went thru it on a spa htr i converted from N to LP, parts incl new jets and a regulator plus USA req'd labels.
i had a pool pro do it so i wouldn't blow up the neighborhood.
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajachris
Get a carbon monoxide detector. Better safe than dead! |
Excellent advice!!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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