GoSystem Propane Gas Cylinder 400g - Blue

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If, however, you’ve got a larger BBQ with four or more burners, it’s recommended that you should buy at least a 13kg bottle. Larger gas BBQs can be quite ‘hungry’, especially if you’re using them regularly, so it can make sense to have at least one bottle in reserve as well as the one connected to the BBQ. Propane cylinders come in a wider variety of sizes, from 3.9 kg to 47kg. However, you would require a screw in high-pressure adjustable propane regulator to attach this bottle to your barbeque. A ‘clip on’ regulator is pushed onto the top of your gas bottle, whereas a ‘screw in’ regulator screws into the top of your gas bottle. The type of propane bottle you need will depend on what regulator your barbeque comes with. If you own a gas barbeque and are confused about the type gas you need, we’ve put together a guide to identify the right BBQ gas bottle for your requirement. I could find places that had them but nowhere that had them would swap a 4.5 kg for a 7kg and i knew of two places that would do it but go outdoors here dont seem to get many 7 kg butane but did have the 6kg propane and calor are only open till 5 and i dont finish work till 5

This depends largely on how many burners your gas barbeque has. If it has between one and three, a 5kg patio gas bottle is ideal. If you’ve got a larger barbeque with four burners or more, then it’s recommended that you select a 13kg bottle. We have a handy tool: ‘ Which gas bottle do I need’, that could tell you specifically which bottle would be most suitable for your barbeque.If you’re looking to exchange your empty gas bottles, this can be done at any one of our Calor Centres, independent retailers or via our online shop. You can exchange your existing gas bottle for any other bottle within the same category, using your Cylinder Refill Agreement. Alternatively, you can exchange it with a bottle from a different category, by purchasing a new Cylinder Refill Agreement Propane and Butane are both forms of LPG, but they both have their own specialist uses that differ slightly. Propane is commonly used for off-grid domestic heating, BBQs, gas cookers and many other commercial appliances, however Butane is perfect for powering indoor heaters, single burner cooking appliances and ideal for camping. You can find out more about the differences between the two types of LPG here. How much gas you will need depends on how many burners your BBQ has. If you have an average sized BBQ with between one to three burners, then a 5kg patio gas bottle will be fine. If, having read this, you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your BBQ, you may be wondering what the options are.

There are two different types of LPG; butane and propane. You can instantly tell these two types of gas apart as butane gas is stored in blue cylinders while propane gas is stored in red cylinders. Although propane gas is sometimes sold in small green bottles under the name ‘patio gas’. What is the difference between butane and propane gas? Efficiency in warm weather – if you’re going to be BBQing in warm weather (that’s the best time for a BBQ right?!) then butane gas is a very efficient fuel source. On the flip side, if you decide to do some outdoor cooking during winter then butane won’t flow well in low temperatures. There are a number of different types of gas bottles that you can use with your BBQ. Patio gas bottles These are the larger gas bottles that you may have seen on industrial estates. These larger gas bottles are used to contain propane rather than butane and are available in a wide variety of sizes from 3.9kg right through to enormous 47kg cylinders. Patio gas stored in green cylinders is propane, which is ideally for use in outdoor areas. This is specifically called Patio gas because it is designed to power outdoor appliances such as gas barbecues and patio heaters, and these bottles are compatible with a 27mm clip on regulator.

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Whether you want propane or butane gas for your BBQ, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a supplier. Must be worth asking at Norwich Caravans as they are open at weekends and may be more amenable to swap requests? Patio gas bottles are typically smaller than other types of gas bottles. It’s possible to buy 5kg patio gas bottles that can sit underneath your BBQ or within your BBQ’s storage area. If you’re looking for a bit more gas, then it is possible to buy patio gas bottles up to 13kg in size. You may find that some patio gas bottles are green rather than the red or blue described above. Green patio gas bottles will use a clip-on regulator as opposed to the screw-on regulators used by other types of propane gas bottle/cylinder. Propane gas cylinders

If you’re not too sure what type of regulator you will need for your gas bottle, we have created a handy table below which lists some of the most common types of gas bottle on the market and their compatible regulators. Gas Bottle Type

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BioLPG, an eco-propane, is a renewable, sustainable energy source made from a blend of waste, residues, and sustainably sourced materials. It’s chemically identical to LPG and is compatible with all LPG products - BioLPG has no compromise on performance, so it's as energy efficient as LPG, whilst supporting us all to achieve a more sustainable future.

Whether you’ve only got a small amount of space, or you’re looking for a multiple-burner BBQ that can cook for large parties of friends and family, then you’ll find something for you at Direct Stoves. Cost effective – butane tends to be the cheaper option when it comes to BBQ gas, so if you’re looking to save money, butane should be your fuel of choice. Beyond these distinctions, there are various benefits to each type of gas which we have detailed below. What are the benefits of using butane gas for BBQs? Butane gas is mainly used for camping, single burner cooking appliances and indoor portable heaters. Butane has a boiling point of -2ºc and tends to be a bit cheaper than propane.If you’re looking for more barbecue and outdoor cooking advice, read more on the Direct Stoves blog … Gas is available in small ‘patio bottles’. These are specifically designed for use with outdoor appliances such as BBQs. Patio gas bottles are generally filled with propane gas. It’s important to know that gas bottles must be disposed of in the correct and legal way. For example, only people authorised by Calor, such as our nominated retailers or Calor centres, are allowed to be in possession of empty cylinders and to handle or dispose them. If you’re unsure, please call your local Calor Distribution Centrefor assistance. When you buy gas from us in a cylinder, you'll be asked to pay a 'cylinder charge' for each cylinder. This is because it will remain our property and it is being provided to you only for the purposes of using the gas supplied. When the cylinder is empty, you can simply exchange it for a pre-filled cylinder or return the empty cylinder to us. Another of the largest brands, Flogas, has a similar finder tool, which you can access here . What are the best gas BBQs?