Propane to Natural Gas - Is it Worth Converting Your BBQ Grill? By Les Fenton

If you set out to buy a BBQ grill today, one of the options facing you is whether to fuel it with propane or natural gas. But what if you already have a propane gas BBQ. Is it worthwhile converting it?

In this article we'll help you weigh up the pros and the cons.

The Relative Costs of Natural gas and Propane

Technical tests on both gases indicate that although natural gas is much less expensive than propane (by up to three or four times for one cubic foot) you?ll need twice as much to cook the same meal. But this is more than compensated for by the much lower cost of natural gas. However, that?s not the complete story.

Grill Conversion Costs

To change your grill from propane to natural gas you?ll also have to carry out a technical conversion. This conversion involves taking out your existing gas regulator and feed pipes and replacing these with similar items designed specifically for natural gas. The conversion process increases the flow of gas to your barbecue grill to compensate for the fact that natural gas produces less cooking heat than propane.

It's possible to carry out this conversion yourself, but this is not recommended because the work involved demands a certain level of technical skill. It?s much more sensible to employ the services of a natural gas technician who will also be able to install a patio gas supply point at the same time.

However, the conversion cost is likely to be quite high ? probably in the region of $100 -$200. Therefor, you may well decide that it?s more sensible to put this money towards the purchase cost of a new natural gas grill.

Other Factors to Consider

As well as weighing up the cost savings against the conversion costs you should also consider the following factors:

Factors against Conversion:

Grill Mobility - You?ll not be able to use your grill anywhere. You?re going to be restricted by the position of the natural gas supply point.

Taste - Natural gas contains a smelly substance called mercaptan. Its deliberately mixed with the gas so that you can tell if you've got a leak. Some people reckon that this substance imparts an unpleasant taste to the food. However, don?t get too hung up about this. It?s not a frequently voiced complaint.

Environmental Protection - Natural gas is not environmentally friendly. If it escapes into the atmosphere,it gets converted into other substances which are detrimental to it.

Factors for Conversion:

Convenience - Your fuel supply will be on tap and you won?t have to carry bottles of propane around anymore or change a bottle half-way through a BBQ.

Make a Choice. Propane or Natural Gas?

Hopefully my article will help you make a choice about whether to convert your grill or not. If you?re already using natural gas in the home this could be an opportunity to save money on the costs of operating your BBQ grill, but don?t forget those conversion costs. It may make more sense to wait until you need to purchase a new grill

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Tips For Preparing Omelette That is Worth Yearning For

Are you having friends over and you are confused on the meal that you would prepare for them? Well, this is normal since there are many things that you can prepare and yet you have limited time to serve the meal on the table. Have you tried out omelette? This is the easiest and sweetest meal that will have everybody appreciating it. The best part is that you would only need a few ingredients. This means that you would not have to spend much in order to prepare this meal. If you are used to following recipes then it is time that you try out things your own way. Today put aside your omelette recipe and add anything that you love to the mixture you wish to prepare.

What you should remember

At times you might think that you do not know how to prepare omelette and yet the cooking utensils that you use are of poor quality. Take for example you use the wrong pan to prepare this meal. Rest assured that your omelette will overcook or rather it will eventually come out crumbled into pieces. This is due to the wrong choice of pan to use. It is essential that you take your time to pick the right pan that will cook your meal effectively. The best pan is one that has a thick base. Also, choose one with a handle that will not burn your hands as you cook. If you are not certain of the pan to buy, you should ask the store attendants to help you choose an ideal pan.

Cooking process

Preparing omelette for a single person will only need 2-3 eggs. Beat the eggs and mix them in a bowl. Whilst doing this, you should add some salt to the mixture to add taste. For those who love pepper, this is the step where you should add pepper. Remember, the best way to add pepper is to grind it first. This will ensure that you have a uniform taste of your omelette.

The omelette should be made to be soft by adding milk to the mixture above. The amount of milk to add will depend on the number of eggs that you use. Once you have added milk to the mixture, it is important that you stir until the entire mixture blends as one.

Once you have your entire mixture ready, it is time to pour it into the pan. Before you do this, the pan should be heated moderately with oil. This will help in preventing your omelette from sticking onto the pan after it cooks. Remember, heat should be regulated. An effective trick of ensuring that your omelette does not burn is lifting the pan after some minutes and rotating the mixture using a spatula.

With the help of a spatula, you should constantly check the bottom of your omelette. By doing this, you would easily know if the meal is ready. Once the mixture turns brown or forms a firm mixture that you can easily lift using your spatula, this shows that your meal is ready.

Serve hot and enjoy!

If you are searching for orginal and tasty recipes, then you definiely should try Femina omelette (do you know that they refer to the term as Femina ?ggekage ?) or try some of the other interesting recipes .

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