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Old 11/14/07, 6:00 PM
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First time I ever saw this before. An oil burning furnace converted to use natural gas. Never knew it was even possible.
Question is, has anyone ever seen this before?
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Old 11/14/07, 6:58 PM
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It's called a gas gun conversion. I had one done about 20 years ago.
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First time I ever saw this before. An oil burning furnace converted to use natural gas. Never knew it was even possible.
Question is, has anyone ever seen this before?
Not only saw it--I have converted quite a bunch over the years (70's-80's). Very common then.


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Not only saw it--I have converted quite a bunch over the years (70's-80's). Very common then.
Yep...I see a few of them here and there. Oldies but hardly any issues.

Quiet too.
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Just a question: (I know they are quite safe and have lasted)

Would an AHJ allow these conversions today if not dually certified as newer Weil-McLean and Teledyne units have been?
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