Modine at Auction

[TractorJeff]

Auction Ad says Modine Natural Gas Heater 24,000btu.

Are these easy to change to propane?
How do I determine usable condition?

Don't ask for photo's as I have none.

 

[Richard Cranium]

You will have to change the orfus and the spring.
I would tell you to take it to a full service propane dealer and let a professional do the work.

 

[TractorJeff]

Just hate to buy it thinking its easy setup.
Only to find that a professional says the heat exchanger or something is flawed.
Any trouble spots to inspect closely in one of these?

 

[gungatim]

LGR!

 

[finn]

Low btu heaters, from several manufacturers, are so inexpensive that I wouldn't bother with a used unit that has no warranty and has to be converted.

Penny wise and pound foolish comes to mind.

 

[6768rogues]

Around here a new Reznor with a power vent is around $700. Used ones go for about half of that. At that cost differential, I buy new.

 

[finn]

The 50k btu Mr Heater brand is $356 and the BM 45k unit is $445 at Menards this week.

 

[TractorJeff]

I looked real quick and saw most over $350 so I thought maybe I'd at least take a look. If it went $100 or less I figured it would be worth spending the time at the Auction but if most of you think I should buy new, then maybe I'll wait.
Thanks

 

[The Cobbler]

chances are it will cost you $100 or more to convert it.
judge accordingly, but if it looks in good shape ,I would chance it for $100 or less

 

[Bretny]

When i was looking at a used unit heater the nat/pro conversion kit was over $100. So buying a nat gas one for me was out of the question. Mine is a early 2000s modine 40kbtu. I believe i paid $200 used for it. Was a former green house heater.

 

[TractorJeff]

Yeah, well never made it to Auction! Ended up finishing a big project which took all day. At least its one more knocked off from a never ending list!
Thanks for the Insight and Opinions!

 

[LS6 Tommy]

You will have to change the orfus and the spring.
I would tell you to take it to a full service propane dealer and let a professional do the work.

I thought Orfus was a fishing pole... Sorry , couldn't resist.


Tommy