Calor Gas shortage

Pageantpete07 replied on 10/05/2021 14:01

Posted on 10/05/2021 14:01

I was having a problem changing my 6 kg light propane bottle i tried 6 retail outlets in the Swindon area all out of stock,  i telephoned  the calor area office in Newbury to be told there was a shortage, and that the calor light cylinder had been discontinued because it leaked and tended to buckle and it was not cost effected to rectify the problem.i asked if my light cylinder would be accepted in exchange for the heavier cylinder and was told it was up to the retailer . I then asked if there were any plans to replace the light cylinder and was told not at present .

eurortraveller replied on 10/05/2021 15:44

Posted on 10/05/2021 15:44

No shortage of Calor gas but that particular cylinder is no longer in production.  Different sizes and shapes of Calor cylinders with butane or propane are available as exchanges - or start again with Flogas or a Safefill system if you prefer.

eribaMotters replied on 16/05/2021 20:20

Posted on 16/05/2021 20:20

I've about 1/4 of a Calorlite bottle left and have been wondering what to do. My local, Red Lion Caravans of Southport told me on Thursday they were waiting on a delivery. Friday I noticed 5 or 6 bottles in stock for exchange. It would seem supplies are starting to make there way out.

 

Colin

Wherenext replied on 21/07/2022 20:36

Posted on 21/07/2022 20:36

Managed to swap a calor lite for a new 6kg of the same type yesterday. However the dealer did say that there is a rumour, and no more than a rumour at the moment, that Calor might withdraw the 4.5kg Butane cylinders in the not too distant future.

If they do then will swap Calor for something like Flogas

As I said it is only a rumour but keep an ear out for any news.

JVB66 replied on 27/07/2022 14:18

Posted on 21/07/2022 20:36 by Wherenext

Managed to swap a calor lite for a new 6kg of the same type yesterday. However the dealer did say that there is a rumour, and no more than a rumour at the moment, that Calor might withdraw the 4.5kg Butane cylinders in the not too distant future.

If they do then will swap Calor for something like Flogas

As I said it is only a rumour but keep an ear out for any news.

Posted on 27/07/2022 14:18

Therr was a recall on 4.5butane last year some had faulty gas valves

 

JollyKernow replied on 27/07/2022 20:30

Posted on 27/07/2022 14:18 by JVB66

Therr was a recall on 4.5butane last year some had faulty gas valves

 

Posted on 27/07/2022 20:30

Evening

Indeed, that recall on 4.5 butane bottles ran into thousands jvb. Add that to the end of life 6 lites that is a lot of missing stock.

I managed to get a 6kg refill at Steamer Quay site last week, last one they had., but they are managing to get pretty regular supplies. 

JK

bill replied on 29/07/2022 10:22

Posted on 29/07/2022 10:22

There is a shortage of Calor in Norfolk but I have both Calor bottles and Flogas bottles to give more choice.

SteveL replied on 29/07/2022 13:53

Posted on 29/07/2022 12:34 by JVB66

The site we are on has 6kg propanes at £35 cash only🤔

Posted on 29/07/2022 13:53

That amount would currently cost £9.60 at Morrisons. I didn’t buy our refillable system to save money, but even with our gas usage it looks like I will cover the cost in its service lifetime.

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