Plumbing and Piping - Y connector off gas h2o heater input?

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mmead
05-11-09, 11:27 AM
The wife is now using oxy/propane mix to melt glass. We want to stop using the bbq tank propane and switch over to natural gas. I know I'll have to find the right adapters at the torch end. Can I put a "Y" connector on at the nearby gas water heater and hose it in like that? Sound like a plan? Is the oxy/natural gas mix feasible?

Gunguy45
05-11-09, 11:36 AM
No..I don't think its feasible or safe..

IIRC Propane has higher BTU content than NG as well.
plumbermandan
05-11-09, 03:27 PM
and good luck finding a nat. gas orifice that will fit in your torch