Can a gas fire pit be converted from propane to natural gas?
Often, yes — many gas fire pits offer a natural-gas conversion, but going propane-to-NG usually means more than a kit. The burner orifice changes for natural gas, and you'll need a permanent gas line run out to the pit instead of a portable tank. That gas line is licensed work, permitted and pressure-tested. We handle both ends.
The appliance side
Fire pits mirror fireplaces on fuel. Many are built to run either gas with a conversion, and plenty of propane pits can move to natural gas if the manufacturer offers the parts — going propane-to-NG, the burner orifice opens up because natural gas is lower-pressure and less energy-dense, and the regulator and pressure are set for NG. The Napoleon Uptown pit we carry, for instance, is an LP unit; whether a given pit converts depends on the manufacturer's provisions for that model, so we confirm it before promising anything.
The bigger change is the fuel supply
Here's what makes fire-pit conversions different from indoor ones: most propane pits run off a portable cylinder or a tank, while natural gas means a permanent, buried, outdoor-rated line run from the house out to the pit. That's usually the larger part of the job — trenching to the right depth, outdoor-rated pipe, a shutoff, and a tie-in to your gas service. It's also the part that's strictly licensed in North Carolina: a landscaper or hardscaper can build you a gorgeous stone pit, but they legally can't run or connect the gas. We can, and we permit it with your county and pressure-test the line.
Why natural gas is worth it outdoors
The payoff is real. A natural-gas fire pit never runs dry mid-evening and you never haul or swap a cylinder again — you just turn it on. In WNC, where cool mountain evenings make outdoor fire features earn their keep most of the year, that convenience matters. If you've got a propane pit you'd like to put on a permanent gas line, or you're planning a patio from scratch, call (828) 545-0525 and we'll look at both the conversion and the gas run. Our [choosing a fire pit guide](/guides/choosing-a-fire-pit) is a good starting point too.
Related questions
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- Can I connect my fire pit to my home's large propane tank instead of a portable cylinder?
- How is a gas line run to an outdoor fire pit or outdoor fireplace?
- Can I tap into my grill's gas line to feed a fire pit?
- How much gas does a fire pit burn per hour?
- How do I know if my house has natural gas or propane?
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