I have a costomer that has a 1983 RRBD seires Rheem 3 ton package unit.The unit is set up for natural gas and would like to convert it to propane.This unit has never been started,IT looks like brand new.The local dealer hasn't been any help saying its to old to find any literature.Is there a web site that might help me find parts needed for the conversion.Any throughs would be appreciated.
propane conversion on old rheem
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I have a costomer that has a 1983 RRBD seires Rheem 3 ton package unit.The unit is set up for natural gas and would like to convert it to propane.This unit has never been started,IT looks like brand new.The local dealer hasn't been any help saying its to old to find any literature.Is there a web site that might help me find parts needed for the conversion.Any throughs would be appreciated.
If you can't get new orfices for the burners you can peen them and re-drill them to the correct size. Your local gas utility may even do the whole job for you. You will also need a new pilot orfice (assuming it has a pilot. You may be able to get a new reg for the gas valve or replace the valve and you are done. It's easy. Ken
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Be wary of Rheem in any case
Rheem doesn't seem to have a lot of respect with their customers. You may wish to consider abandoning it and going with a reputable brand:
http://technoracle.********.com/2007/05/buying-hot-water-heater-read-this-first.html
Rheem doesn't seem to have a lot of respect with their customers. You may wish to consider abandoning it and going with a reputable brand:
http://technoracle.********.com/2007/05/buying-hot-water-heater-read-this-first.html
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Rheem doesn't seem to have a lot of respect with their customers. You may wish to consider abandoning it and going with a reputable brand:
http://technoracle.********.com/2007/05/buying-hot-water-heater-read-this-first.html
yea buddy...you really know your stuff
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LP Kit part # APE-1.
If they can't cross that over to a modern number:
LP burner orifices 62-20003-55
LP pilot orifice 62-21384-02
W-R gas valve, they don't list a spring kit in the parts list. If you can't get the LP kit, may have to check with a W-R supplier for parts or change the gas valve. Part # 36C84-221
If they can't cross that over to a modern number:
LP burner orifices 62-20003-55
LP pilot orifice 62-21384-02
W-R gas valve, they don't list a spring kit in the parts list. If you can't get the LP kit, may have to check with a W-R supplier for parts or change the gas valve. Part # 36C84-221
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