How Does LP Gas Compare to Natural Gas For a Gas Grill?
Though natural gas and LP, or propane, grills perform at a similar level in outdoor barbecue grills, the fuel sources do possess contrasting advantages and shortcomings. An understanding of these differences guides consumers in selecting a gas grill the best suits their needs and grilling habits. Does this Spark an idea?
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Portable Versus Stationary
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Propane grills operate from white LP fuel tanks that can be carried anywhere, making the devices more portable than natural gas grills, which operate from a home's natural gas supply and therefore are stationary to backyards, decks and outdoor kitchens.
Endless Supply
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An advantage of natural gas grills over LP devices is the ability to continue grilling without threat of a fuel tanking running dry in the middle of meal preparation. Empty propane tanks require a trip to a hardware store or other propane retailer to exchange the empty LP tank for a fresh one.
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Cooking Ability and Convenience
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Despite key differences in replenishing and portability, natural gas and propane possess the same reliable, even heating properties for grilling food. Both save grill users the cleanup of ash and char associated with charcoal barbecuing.
Safety Considerations
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Natural gas and propane grills each require similar safety precautions, including shutting down of gas mains leading to grills between uses to avoid gas leaks and regularly cleaning of grill chambers and grease traps to avoid grease fires and flareups.
Common Usage
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Propane grills remain a more popular choice among grill users, accounting for the fuel source in 85 percent of gas grills, according to Homefurnish.com. Natural gas fuels about 10 percent of all gas grills.
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