Only have 110 volts, can I use my oven?

[SCOTTRODS]

Originally Posted by FigureLLC

we originally had the same problem. Our solution was to take a natural gas oven (we got it free off of craig's list) and change it over to propane. That process consisted of 1) flipping a piece in the oven regulator from "ng" to "lp" -$0, 2) screwing the orifice at the burner down tight -$0, and 3) changing the gas line so we could connect a 20lb lp tank, like for a grill ~$20. Worked great.

That is Genius !

[leitnin]

Hi guys,

First post here, I've been doing some reading.

Not trying to hijack the thread but I wanted to run with the propane idea.

I thought of the same thing when a friend got a new stove and I had to convert it back from propane.

I have plenty of power coming to the house, but I was more interested in using propane in an old oven for this.

My question is. I have seen very very many powdercoating suppliers etc. who say to never use a gas stove.

I would assume due to powder dust combustion.

Is this really that much of a concern? Can you reliably use a gas oven converted to propane? after all, Im not planning to spray powder in the chamber.

Thanks!!!!

[SCOTTRODS]

Originally Posted by leitnin

Hi guys,

First post here, I've been doing some reading.

Not trying to hijack the thread but I wanted to run with the propane idea.

I thought of the same thing when a friend got a new stove and I had to convert it back from propane.

I have plenty of power coming to the house, but I was more interested in using propane in an old oven for this.

My question is. I have seen very very many powdercoating suppliers etc. who say to never use a gas stove.

I would assume due to powder dust combustion.

Is this really that much of a concern? Can you reliably use a gas oven converted to propane? after all, Im not planning to spray powder in the chamber.

Thanks!!!!

In recent threads on this forum and another I frequent,, it has been said that some powders actually put off a gas while curing, that can be explosive.

Gas ovens are the thing to use for comercial powder coating, but they are of the "no open flame" type. In other words, none of the typical household ovens should be used as they all have the "open flame" burners where the flame and the explosive gases can mingle.

If you have an oven that is confirmed "enclosed flame" then it will be perfectly OK and should be of no harm at all.