Genesis Gold NG to LP

[Samuel]

I picked up this Genesis Gold. I was going to part it out and use the wire rack, but the Frame was in such good shape I thought I convert it and give it go.

 

[Bruce]

Yep, looks to good to be a "parts" grill to me.

 

[Samuel]

Since the previous owner ruined the Gold lid by drilling hole in to for a 2nd temp gauge. I thought I might try this lid.

 

[Bruce]

That works for me. If you replaced that front stainless piece with a black one, you would basically have a Silver B

 

[Samuel]

I prefer the stainless though so I will keep it that way.

 

[Samuel]

I figure I would use this manifold to do the conversion. I think it was from a Silver C, because you can see where I previously plugged the hole that went to the side burner hose. Am I thinking correctly on this?

 

[Steve Hoch]

I figure I would use this manifold to do the conversion. I think it was from a Silver C, because you can see where I previously plugged the hole that went to the side burner hose. Am I thinking correctly on this?

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You are going to want to bolt it on and double check fit and for proper sweep of the valves for that particular control panel, but I think you should be good.

 

[Samuel]

Steve,
What do you mean by sweep?

 

[Steve Hoch]

Steve,
What do you mean by sweep?

The travel between L/M/H. There are two versions of manifolds for those grills. If you don't have the right manifold/ control panel set up those positions wont line up right.

 

[Samuel]

Can I simply exchange the metal top control panel for one that fits. I have extra panels.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Can I simply exchange the metal top control panel for one that fits. I have extra panels.

Of course, you just want everything to match. In other words, you want the valves to positive lock at the L/M/H marks on the control panel. It's easy enough to figure out.

 

[Samuel]

Thanks Steve, I understand now. I appreciate the explanation.

 

[Bruce]

I believe weber made a lot of their manifolds with the port for the side burner. They just made them all the same but added a plug to manifolds that were going to be used on grills without the side burner. That allowed Weber to use the manifold on either style of grill.

 

[Samuel]

Anyone have any good inexpensive propane hose recommendations? A link would be appreciated.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Anyone have any good inexpensive propane hose recommendations? A link would be appreciated.

DOZYANT Weber 7503 21" Hose and Regulator with 1/8" NPT Male Thread with QCC1 connection Replacement for Weber Spirit 500 & 700, Genesis 1000-5000, and Platinum I & II gas grills https://a.co/d/07hhyRUB

 

[Bruce]

This is what I have used in the past and what I would buy again if I needed one.

Amazon.com

 

[Steve Hoch]

I figure I would use this manifold to do the conversion. I think it was from a Silver C, because you can see where I previously plugged the hole that went to the side burner hose. Am I thinking correctly on this?

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From the picture of your manifold, it looks like you could go one of two ways. You could completely remove the NG fitting and use the hose I linked by directly threading it into the manifold, or you could use the one Bruce linked by just removing the gas line fitting.

 

[Samuel]

Thanks for the for the quick response fellows. I went for the one Bruce linked since had the flare nut.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Thanks for the for the quick response fellows. I went for the one Bruce linked since had the flare nut.

Sounds good. Bruce and I have both had good luck with the Dozyant branded ones in either case.

 

[DanHoo]

You are going to want to bolt it on and double check fit and for proper sweep of the valves for that particular control panel, but I think you should be good.

I'm not certain, but I think the square manifolds have the larger 270 degree sweep.